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House of Eden in Newton Aycliffe (DL5 4SF)

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2022)
·Pioneering Care Partnership, Pioneering Care Centre, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, DL5 4SF · Durham
Number of places
83 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2022
Local authority
Durham

About this day nursery

The House of Eden Nursery Group is dedicated to fostering the emotional and intellectual growth of children across its three locations: Cobblers Hall, Franklin House, and Stephenson Way. Each nursery provides a bright, expansive environment filled with a diverse array of age-appropriate toys, games, and engaging activity stations designed to stimulate learning through play.

A strong emphasis is placed on outdoor exploration, with secure spaces available for children to enjoy fresh air, engage in physical activity, and connect with nature. The group prioritises close partnerships with families to cater to each child's individual needs and developmental journey, aiming to instil a lifelong love for learning.

The nurseries are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, adhering to EYFS framework guidance and Ofsted requirements to ensure a secure environment. They also offer nutritious meals, with a focus on healthy eating for the children in their care.

What it's like

Children are greeted warmly by their key persons and settle quickly, engaging in activities based on their interests. Staff promote children's physical development through various activities, and children's behaviour is good, as they learn to respect others. Leaders address the impact of COVID-19 on speech and language development by providing communication-friendly areas where children learn new words and engage in conversations.

Focus on play-based learningSecure outdoor spacesHealthy eating programmeDedicated safeguarding

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for House of Eden

Last inspected 17 March 2022

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are greeted warmly by their key persons and settle quickly, engaging in activities based on their interests. Staff promote children's physical development through various activities, and children's behaviour is good, as they learn to respect others. Leaders address the impact of COVID-19 on speech and language development by providing communication-friendly areas where children learn new words and engage in conversations.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff provide children with a good quality education, sequencing their learning to develop small- and large-muscle skills for early writing.
  • Children thoroughly enjoy investigating and experimenting, such as exploring reactions between vinegar and bicarbonate of soda, promoting their understanding of the world.
  • Staff support children's understanding of similarities and differences by displaying family photos and reflecting individual cultures in planned activities.
  • Children use their imaginations well, becoming deeply involved in play, and staff encourage mathematical language during these activities.
  • Partnerships with parents are good, with parents speaking highly of staff and two-way information sharing regarding children's care and learning.

Areas to develop

  • 1help children to extend their self-care skills to develop their future life skills
  • 2embed the procedures for coaching, mentoring and supporting staff, so that they are able to enhance their practice even further.
Inspection #10217934 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) exceptionally well, leading to very good progress. They create clear plans for children's achievements and collaborate effectively with other professionals to provide targeted support.

Outdoor space

Staff provide many opportunities to promote children's physical development, with pre-school children enjoying hopping, running, and jumping in the garden area. Young children handle large paintbrushes and water with good control to paint on the outdoor playhouse.

Inspection history

Date: January 2013

  • March 2022Good
  • September 2016Good
  • January 2013Good

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