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Howletch & Shotton Primary Childcare

Ofsted: Good
(May 2023)
·Howletch Lane Primary School, Pennine Drive, PETERLEE, SR8 2NQ · Durham
Number of places
40 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Durham

About this day nursery

Howletch & Shotton Primary Childcare offers nursery provision for children, integrated within Howletch Lane Primary School. They cater to two-year-olds in a dedicated room and also provide nursery admissions for children who are nearing their third birthday.

The school operates with admissions adhering to Durham County Council’s policies. Parents can apply for a nursery place at any time, even before their child reaches the age of two or three, and early application is encouraged.

The nursery provides both funded and paid-for places, and parents can check their eligibility for government funding through the Childcare Choices website. Session requirements include morning, afternoon, and all-day options, allowing flexibility for families.

The school is committed to inclusivity, striving to support the individual needs of all children, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

What it's like

Children are very happy, settled and emotionally secure in the warm, welcoming environment. Staff provide lots of praise and encouragement, raising children's confidence and self-esteem. They enjoy exploring resources, developing early literacy and gross motor skills.

Integrated with Primary SchoolFunded and Paid Places AvailableInclusive SEN Provision

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year.

Session types

Morning (8:30am - 11:30am), Afternoon (12:30pm - 3:30pm), All Day (8:30am - 2:30pm)

Age range

2-4 years

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Howletch & Shotton Primary Childcare

Last inspected 11 May 2023 · Julie Campbell

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 very happy, settled and emotionally secure in the warm, welcoming environment. Staff provide lots of praise and encouragement, raising children's confidence and self-esteem. They enjoy exploring resources, developing early literacy and gross motor skills.

Inspector highlights

  • Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is very good.
  • Children learn about the wider world through celebrations, visits, and nature exploration.
  • Partnership with parents is effective, with parents praising the setting's inclusiveness and appreciating their children's progress.
  • Children benefit from a language-rich environment that builds on their communication skills.
  • The manager fosters a supportive team environment and has an ambitious vision for the curriculum.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to better recognise and make more effective use of spontaneous opportunities to extend and challenge children's learning.
Inspection #10286027 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment that staff are 'friendly and very approachable'.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is very good. Staff work very closely with other professionals to ensure that children who have additional needs get the support they require. They put robust individual learning plans in place and ensure that any referrals are made swiftly. Staff also use visual prompts and sign language to support children with SEND.

Outdoor space

Older children choose to play in the well resourced garden. Children have excellent opportunities to stay active and build on their gross motor skills. For example, they dig in mud, uncovering worms and vegetables and design their own obstacle courses with tyres, wooden blocks and planks.

Inspection history

Date: February 2009

  • May 2023Good
  • October 2017Good
  • May 2015Good
  • February 2009Good

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