--- title: "Little Tinklers, Corbridge — Rated Outstanding by Ofsted" description: "Little Tinklers, a nursery in Corbridge — Rated Outstanding by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews 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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Little Tinklers # Little Tinklers in Corbridge Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Feb 2023) · 3.7 (3 parent reviews) · Tinklers Yard, Tinklers Bank, Corbridge, NE45 5SB · Northumberland Number of places 64 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2023 Local authority Northumberland About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Tinklers Nursery, located in the scenic village of Corbridge, offers an "Outstanding" Ofsted-rated environment for children from birth to five years old. The nursery is purpose-built with modern, bright facilities and is staffed by qualified and DBS-checked professionals, providing a stimulating and supportive "home-from-home" atmosphere. Little Tinklers prides itself on delivering exceptional care, enriching children's experiences with activities such as exploration in their "Secret Woods" for den building and forest fun, dance and sports sessions, and workshops with a yoga teacher and an artist in residence. The nursery operates with an open-door policy, welcoming parents to visit at any time. They also provide early education for two, three, and four-year-olds, delivered flexibly throughout the week. For older children, they offer extended services through holiday clubs at Wentworth Leisure Centre in Hexham and Prudhoe Waterworld. The nursery is fully accessible for wheelchair users, with ground-floor facilities and appropriate personal hygiene areas. They also demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, with staff trained in SEND support, including sign language and speech and language. What it's like Children are confident, curious and eager to learn at this very welcoming and inclusive setting. Staff encourage them to have a strong sense of who they are, where they come from and the community in which they live. The nursery prides itself on supporting children's growing confidence and self-esteem, particularly in relation to their identity. Ofsted Outstanding Purpose-built facility Forest School activities Yoga and Art sessions Inclusive environment ## Pricing & funding The nursery offers private full day and half day sessions, with rates structured across three age bands: 0-2 years, 2-3 years, and over 3 years. Half day sessions run in the morning (7:30am-1:00pm) or afternoon (1:00pm-6:30pm). Additional fees apply for lunch, tea, extra hours, and an annual registration fee. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) Good to know - An annual private registration fee is charged. - Half day sessions are split into morning (07:30-13:00) and afternoon (13:00-18:30) slots. - Lunch and tea are charged extra per session. - Additional hours can be booked at an hourly rate. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday-Friday: 07:30:00-18:30:00 Age range 0 years to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Food Meals and snacks provided Established 2004 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Tinklers Inspection date Feb 2023 Inspection no. 10276591 Lead inspector Julie Foers Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50211761)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY284768) 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://northumberland.fsd.org.uk/kb5/northumberland/fsd/service.page?id=zWzCkXc80AA) Tinklers Yard, Tinklers Bank, Corbridge, NE45 5SB [© 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#/-2.02036/54.96627/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Corbridge - [Day nurseries in Corbridge](/search?q=Corbridge) - [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=little-tinklers-ne45-5sb-ey284768) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Tinklers Last inspected 17 February 2023 · Julie Foers 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 Children are confident, curious and eager to learn at this very welcoming and inclusive setting. Staff encourage them to have a strong sense of who they are, where they come from and the community in which they live. The nursery prides itself on supporting children's growing confidence and self-esteem, particularly in relation to their identity. Inspector highlights - The nursery's outstanding curriculum is creative and challenging, with exciting activities that highly motivate and engage children. - Staff have high expectations of children, skillfully following their lead and interest in play, and providing detailed praise. - There is excellent support for children's physical development, with daily fresh air and exercise, including trips to nearby woods for activities like balancing on a rope bridge and sledging. - Staff support children's communication and language skills very well through stories, singing, and rhyme, including clapping syllables of names to identify separate sounds. - Managers provide excellent opportunities for staff to update their skills and knowledge, with training having a direct and positive impact on practice, such as sign language instruction. Inspection #10276591 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50211761) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak very highly of the setting. They say that staff are helpful, caring role models, who are devoted to the work they do and outcomes for children in their care. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision There is very good support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff work in partnership with other professionals in education and health to provide consistent support for children's development. Outdoor space There is a strong focus on children learning outdoors. Children learn about nature, the environment and how to care for living things, including helping with a wormery, composting, and planting and growing with the nursery's gardener. They also enjoy daily fresh air and exercise, and during trips to nearby woods, they balance on a rope bridge and travel down a mud slide. ## Parent Reviews of Little Tinklers 3.7 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXU_xMgsK6S8Atb0NcvaQzd45KmHO1FMT7dFdEHjRljjYE56nkC=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Andrea Mcg 7 months ago No complaints with regards the actual care of the children but if you value confidentiality, choose another nursery. Staff lack professionalism, communication skills and the ability to take criticism. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pGME5sbFRMV040YkRFMFJITldTblo1TnpSNFVXYxAB!2m1!1s0x487dc597e0d83b8b:0xedce8db914dc6c2e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVw2tc6Wn4i_aTht58OLWYWGkwRpSvLMMM5eHb2Y92hpQhv-XalwQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Benn Horncastle 9 years ago Great staff and very happy children! 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