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Longhorsley Explorers Community Interest Company # Longhorsley Explorers Community Interest Company Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2022) · 4.3 (15 parent reviews) · Longhorsely Village Hall, Drummonds Close, Longhorsley, NE65 8UR · Northumberland Number of places 15 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected May 2022 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 Longhorsley Explorers Community Interest Company, established in November 2000, offers childcare for children from birth up to 9 years old. Situated in the village hall, the nursery is operated by qualified childcare practitioners who are all DBS checked and hold current Paediatric First Aid Certificates. They are Ofsted registered and received an overall 'good' rating in their most recent inspection on May 5th, 2022. The nursery provides wraparound care for children attending St. Helens First School, from nursery to year 4. During term times, Longhorsley Explorers is open Monday to Thursday from 7:30 am to 6 pm, and on Fridays from 7:30 am to 1:30 pm. In school holidays, they operate Monday to Thursday from 7:30 am to 6 pm. What it's like Children are very happy in the playgroup, which is at the heart of the village community. Staff are nurturing and know children as individuals, and children learn how to keep themselves safe, such as holding hands when walking back from the allotment. Staff have high expectations for children's achievements, developing counting skills and good attitudes to learning through perseverance and concentration. Ofsted rated "Good" Wraparound care available Operated by qualified childcare practitioners ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://northumberlandvillagehalls.org.uk/longhorsley-village-hall/regular-activities/warm-space-coffee-mornings) ## Key facts Opening hours Term time: Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 6pm, Friday 7:30am - 1:30pm. School holidays: Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 6pm. Age range Birth up to 9 years old Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Longhorsley Explorers Community Interest Company Last inspected 5 May 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 very happy in the playgroup, which is at the heart of the village community. Staff are nurturing and know children as individuals, and children learn how to keep themselves safe, such as holding hands when walking back from the allotment. Staff have high expectations for children's achievements, developing counting skills and good attitudes to learning through perseverance and concentration. Inspector highlights - Children are very happy in the playgroup and staff are nurturing. - Staff have high expectations and develop children's counting skills. - There is a very strong relationship with parents, who find the communication excellent. - Children have a strong relationship with staff and are clearly very happy. - Children learn how to keep themselves healthy and have plenty of opportunities for fresh air and exercise. Areas to develop - 1 ensure that group activities support the age and stage of development of all children - 2 strengthen the monitoring of staff's practice to identify and address all minor inconsistencies in teaching - 3 adapt language when talking to younger children to ensure they make the best possible progress. Inspection #10229560 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50185544) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Longhorsley Explorers Community Interest Company Inspection date May 2022 Inspection no. 10229560 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50185544)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY405427) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=longhorsley-explorers-community-interest-company-ne65-8ur-ey405427) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > do not know where I would be without the after-school club. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children have plenty of opportunities for fresh air and exercise, for example, as they dig in the allotment or play in the park. Children in the after-school club ask to go to the park or play in the hard court. ## Parent Reviews of Longhorsley Explorers Community Interest Company 4.3 (15) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJAa5w-oY4bQuWCLRv_jX0UPGcHqZKui09cy1EV1mIctsfjhA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) shirley forster morpeth sgurc 3 months ago Great place for groups to meet. Monday exercise is loads of fun. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s5SlR5MDVhV2RyZDNCTlZ6Vk9ObmxvU1V0NFZYYxAB!2m1!1s0x487de26ed48817d7:0xf5180ca2b0e1d98e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWLejGsh7qwIYILg1NjtyO3USmaDzzzsmtSTQ776Xf81WLvTRkuuQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Melvyn Slack 2 years ago Went for a Jewelry making workshop run by Simply Smallholding 👍👍👍 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURwdHZqZGNREAE!2m1!1s0x487de26ed48817d7:0xf5180ca2b0e1d98e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUOffVHxw0uFXAQjYZZ86l-mJQEZSBeLiFnYN1WmdOLDKKjyJYJ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Janet Glass 7 years ago Lovely welcome. Been to see fish n chips x [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURJMEpYTS1nRRAB!2m1!1s0x487de26ed48817d7:0xf5180ca2b0e1d98e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjW9NO0vQDxAwTo0HMqO2tt792bFAmuAdiJP3cg3-g9Cr1ArY-w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Maya Sarah 6 years ago Super cool place fresh air and awesome atmosphere. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNzMUtxcDR3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487de26ed48817d7:0xf5180ca2b0e1d98e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJWpbkg4tWi0V7L5CT6AiEiW3d0UztRK4gI5aXa6m8LccGPXA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) David Tomlinson 2 years ago A lovely village hall run by lovely people [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURabmRHQmtnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487de26ed48817d7:0xf5180ca2b0e1d98e) Reviews from Google for Longhorsley Explorers Community Interest Company. 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