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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [North East](/search?region=North+East) 4. Little Acorns (Newbiggin) # Little Acorns (Newbiggin) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2025) · The Old Police Station, Woodlea, Newbiggin By The Sea, NE64 6HN · Northumberland Number of places 25 places Age range 0–3 yrs Last inspected Jan 2025 Local authority Northumberland About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Acorns (Newbiggin) Limited, operating as Tamsin's Little Acorns, offers professional childcare services within a cosy nursery setting in Ashington, Northumberland. The nursery provides a stimulating and inclusive environment where children can learn and explore through play, fostering their development to their full potential as outlined by the Early Years Foundation Stage (2021). The dedicated team encourages healthy lifestyle choices from an early age and offers local pick-up and drop-off services within the Ashington area. Children regularly visit local play centres, toddler groups, and parks, enriching their experiences. Tamsin's Little Acorns caters to children from birth up to five years old and proudly holds an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. The curriculum emphasises multi-sensory experiences, emotional development, and achieving Early Learning Goals within a multicultural environment. Healthy and nutritious meals are included in the fees, and the nursery maintains a grade 5 food hygiene rating. The facility also accepts various government funding options for 2, 3, and 4-year-olds. Our ethos Tamsin's Little Acorns follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (2021) framework, emphasising multi-sensory experiences, emotional development, and achieving Early Learning Goals. The nursery provides a stimulating, inclusive, and play-based environment to foster children's development to their full potential. They are committed to encouraging healthy lifestyle choices and offering multicultural experiences. What it's like There is a wonderful atmosphere at this warm and friendly nursery. Staff get to know children very well from the outset, which leads to strong emotional attachments. Leaders strive for excellence and are working towards an atmosphere of tranquillity or 'zen' throughout the nursery. Ofsted Outstanding Healthy Meal Inclusive Local Pick-up and Drop-off EYFS Curriculum ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged based on a flat hourly rate or a daily rate. All fees are inclusive of healthy snacks and freshly prepared meals. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - All fees include healthy snacks and meals. ## Key facts Food All fees include healthy snacks and meals Opening hours 7:30am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday Age range Birth to 5 years Established 2022 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Acorns (Newbiggin) Inspection date Jan 2025 Inspection no. 10376300 Lead inspector Nicola Jones Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50267785)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2702122) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-acorns-newbiggin-limited-ne64-6hn-2702122) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Acorns (Newbiggin) Last inspected 8 January 2025 · Nicola Jones 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 There is a wonderful atmosphere at this warm and friendly nursery. Staff get to know children very well from the outset, which leads to strong emotional attachments. Leaders strive for excellence and are working towards an atmosphere of tranquillity or 'zen' throughout the nursery. Inspector highlights - Superb arrangements ensure that children settle quickly into the nursery. - There is a strong curriculum focus on developing children's communication skills. - Children are curious, excited learners, who explore their environment with great interest. - Leaders use funding appropriately to narrow gaps in children's learning. - Support for new staff and apprentices is superb. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen staff's understanding of the developmental stages children go through to extend their early writing skills further - 2 review practice for older children to sustain greater levels of engagement and create a more consistent flow throughout the day. Inspection #10376300 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50267785) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders use funding appropriately to narrow gaps in children's learning. For instance, an attractive lending library in the entrance hall has been enhanced with books to encourage parents to read at home with their children. Outdoor space Staff have a strong understanding of what they want children to learn and implement this effectively, both indoors and outdoors. Inspection history Most recent inspection 8 January 2025 Good 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/50267785) ## Frequently asked about Little Acorns (Newbiggin) ### How is Little Acorns (Newbiggin) classified by Ofsted? ### How can Little Acorns (Newbiggin) be contacted? ### What are the opening hours at Little Acorns (Newbiggin)? ### What staff information is available for Little Acorns (Newbiggin)? ### Is Little Acorns (Newbiggin) Ofsted registered? ### Which funded hours does Little Acorns (Newbiggin) accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in Newbiggin By The Sea Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Acorns (Newbiggin). - [ Awaiting first inspection <0.2 mi ### The Den Nursery by Tamsin's Little Acorns Newbiggin By-the-Sea · NE64 6HG ](/nursery/the-den-nursery-by-tamsin-s-little-acorns-ne64-6hg-2863600) - [ Provider closed <0.2 mi ### The Den Newbiggin By-the-Sea · NE64 6HG ](/nursery/the-den-ne64-6hg-2790175) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Kids 1st - Wansbeck Northumberland · NE63 9FY 4.3(12 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-1st-wansbeck-ne63-9fy-ey283628) - [ Provider closed 1.7 mi ### Chill Out Time Childcare @ Hirst Ashington · NE63 9HN ](/nursery/chill-out-time-childcare-hirst-ne63-9hn-2860584) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.9 mi ### Tamsin's Little Acorns Ashington · NE63 0QT 4.6(18 reviews) ](/nursery/tamsin-s-little-acorns-ne63-0qt-2863637) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### Ashington Minors Ashington · NE63 0AH ](/nursery/ashington-minors-ne63-0ah-ey346062) [See all nurseries in Newbiggin By The Sea →](/search?q=Newbiggin+By+The+Sea) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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