--- title: "Kids Planet Southridge — Rated Outstanding by Ofsted" description: "Kids Planet Southridge, a nursery in Whitley Bay — Rated Outstanding by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Kids Planet Southridge # Kids Planet Southridge Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jun 2025) · Southridge First School, Cranleigh Place, Whitley Bay, NE25 9UD · North Tyneside Number of places 54 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Jun 2025 Local authority North Tyneside About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Kids Planet Southridge offers a nurturing and stimulating wraparound care provision located within Southridge First School. The nursery is led by a dedicated and experienced team focused on creating a consistent and caring environment where children can flourish into happy, confident, and well-adjusted individuals. Their approach integrates active outdoor exploration with creative indoor activities, encouraging children to develop physical resilience, imagination, and curiosity. Mealtimes are designed to foster healthy eating habits with balanced, nutritious food and a zero-waste ethos, teaching children to value resources. The nursery prioritises safety and wellbeing through secure access systems and skilled practitioners, ensuring a supportive space for learning, playing, and thriving. Kids Planet Southridge is recognised for its excellence, having received a Top 20 Nursery Award in the North East England region, a testament to its commitment to high-quality care and support. Our ethos Our approach encourages active exploration and gentle challenge, helping children build physical resilience while feeling supported every step of the way. Indoors, children enjoy creative, hands-on activities that spark imagination and curiosity, while outdoors they are encouraged to safely test new skills in a familiar, encouraging space. Mealtimes also promote healthy habits, with balanced portions and a zero-waste ethos that helps children appreciate the resources around them. Safety and wellbeing are at the centre of our practice, with secure access systems and skilled practitioners creating a calm, supportive environment where children can learn, play, and thrive. What it's like The nursery provides a nurturing environment where children thrive. Staff offer a warm welcome and consistent care that helps children to feel secure and develop highly positive attitudes and behaviour. The atmosphere is filled with joy and laughter, and children make strong progress from their starting points in development. Wraparound care Outdoor learning Nutritious meals Award-winning ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged per day for the Holiday Club, with distinct rates for full day and short day sessions. Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 07:45 - 18:00, 52 weeks of the year Food Nutritious meals and snacks, nappies, wipes, formula, and sun cream included Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Kids Planet Southridge Inspection date Jun 2025 Inspection no. 10405858 Lead inspector Clare Wilkins Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50283045)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2754813) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk/find-a-nursery/southridge/) Southridge First School, Cranleigh Place, Whitley Bay, NE25 9UD Opening hours Monday to Friday, 07:45 - 18:00, 52 weeks of the year [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.47077/55.04984/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Whitley Bay - [Day nurseries in Whitley Bay](/search?q=Whitley+Bay) - [Day nurseries in North East](/search?q=North+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=kids-planet-southridge-ne25-9ud-2754813) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Kids Planet Southridge Last inspected 19 June 2025 · Clare Wilkins Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend The nursery provides a nurturing environment where children thrive. Staff offer a warm welcome and consistent care that helps children to feel secure and develop highly positive attitudes and behaviour. The atmosphere is filled with joy and laughter, and children make strong progress from their starting points in development. Inspector highlights - The nursery environment is carefully planned to spark children's curiosity, creating exciting opportunities that inspire and motivate children. - Staff have an excellent knowledge about each child's learning needs and vary their teaching to support each child effectively. - Staff weave stories into activities and encourage children's love of reading, enriching the environment with language. - Leaders scrutinise their provision and have focused on enhancing staff's well-being, resulting in high morale and a positive atmosphere. - Partnerships with others involved in children's care and education are a significant strength, with excellent communication between home and nursery. - Support for children's behaviour is exemplary, with consistent strategies and boundaries to help children understand expectations. - Children's health and emotional well-being is a high priority, benefiting from carefully planned physical activity, healthy meals, and relaxation techniques. - Staff enrich children's understanding of the world through music, stories, and age-appropriate activities, teaching them to value and respect others. Inspection #10405858 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50283045) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff have high expectations for every child. They tailor their teaching to help each child to build on what they already know and can do. The curriculum centres around the areas where children need the most support. The plans for children's learning are meticulously personalised to each child, which contributes to the swift progress that all children make. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. Staff encourage relaxation, for example, during 'peer massage' sessions and by encouraging children to lay on the grass and feel the sunshine on their skin. Inspection history Most recent inspection 19 June 2025 Outstanding Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50283045) ## Frequently asked about Kids Planet Southridge ### What is Kids Planet Southridge's Ofsted rating? ### What are the fees for Kids Planet Southridge? ### Does Kids Planet Southridge accept funded hours? ### What are the opening hours for Kids Planet Southridge? ### What age range does Kids Planet Southridge cater for? ### What kind of approach does Kids Planet Southridge take to outdoor learning? ### How does Kids Planet Southridge support children's wellbeing? ### Does Kids Planet Southridge provide meals for children? ### How can I contact Kids Planet Southridge? ## About the setting Kids Planet Southridge registered in 2023. It is independently run and located within Southridge First School in Whitley Bay. The nursery operates all year round, except for bank holidays. It opens from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. There are 12 members of staff who work directly with children. Of these, nine staff hold relevant qualifications at level 3 or above, including an early years teacher. The nursery offers government-funded childcare and receives additional funding for disadvantaged children. 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