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New Beginnings (Moorside)

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2022)
·Moorside Childrens Centre, Chester Road, Consett, DH8 8EQ · Durham
Number of places
32 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2022
Local authority
Durham

About this day nursery

New Beginnings (Moorside) Co. Ltd is a nursery established in 2007, dedicated to fostering an environment where children can thrive through play, discovery, and self-expression.

They believe in a strong partnership between the nursery and parents, encouraging families to contribute their ideas to continually shape and enhance the services offered. The nursery is committed to providing consistent, high-quality care within a stimulating and nurturing setting, promoting equal opportunities and continuous learning for all children.

Their mission is to support each child in reaching their full potential, recognising and catering to individual needs. The team consists of highly skilled and qualified early years practitioners, including a specialist in special educational needs, ensuring inclusive and tailored care for every child.

They collaborate with other professionals and engage in ongoing training to maintain optimal care standards. New Beginnings operates all year round, closing only for weekends, bank holidays, and the week between Christmas and New Year, serving families from Consett and the wider Durham area.

Our ethos

New Beginnings (Moorside) is dedicated to fostering an environment where children can thrive through play, discovery, and self-expression. They believe in a strong partnership with parents to shape services, and are committed to providing high-quality, inclusive, and tailored care to help each child reach their full potential.

What it's like

Children immensely enjoy their time at this nursery, where staff are kind and nurturing, encouraging children's choices and views. They engage in diverse activities such as nature exploration and form a 'nursery council' to share ideas. Babies form strong attachments with key persons, excitedly communicating and giggling during play.

Strong parent partnershipInclusive environmentHighly qualified staff

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured by age bands for children aged 0-2 and 2-4 years, with options for half days, short days, and full days. Funded children are charged separate meal and snack fees unless they qualify for specific two-year-old funding, though parents may choose to provide a packed lunch instead.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Parents can provide their own meals and snacks to avoid funded meal charges, subject to the packed lunch policy.
  • Meals and snacks are included in sessions for children eligible for 2-year-old Early Learning funding.
  • Additional hours can be booked if extra time is needed beyond funded hours.

Key facts

Session types

Half day, Short day, Full day, Term time only

Opening hours

Monday to Friday: 7:45am - 6:00pm

Age range

3 months to 8 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for New Beginnings (Moorside)

Last inspected 28 October 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 immensely enjoy their time at this nursery, where staff are kind and nurturing, encouraging children's choices and views. They engage in diverse activities such as nature exploration and form a 'nursery council' to share ideas. Babies form strong attachments with key persons, excitedly communicating and giggling during play.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are engaged and challenged by a motivating curriculum.
  • Older children are confident communicators, learning new vocabulary.
  • Staff work extremely well with parents, sharing daily information and inviting them to 'come and see' sessions.
  • The nursery is fully inclusive and provides strong support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • The manager and deputy manager are strong leaders, dedicated to supporting children, families, and staff development.

Areas to develop

  • 1extend staff's understanding and knowledge of how to support younger children's communication and language
  • 2support staff to encourage younger children to extend their independence and self-care skills
Inspection #10216344 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment that their children show how happy they are with their huge smiles as they arrive.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported very well. The special educational needs coordinator works closely with other professionals and provides advice and support to staff to implement strategies and additional interventions.

Outdoor space

Children have lots of opportunities to explore and investigate outdoors in the fresh air each day. Older children enjoy playing in the mud kitchen, developing coordination, while younger children paint on the ground, naming colours and experimenting.

Inspection history

Date: February 2012

  • October 2022Good
  • December 2016Good
  • October 2013Good
  • February 2012Good

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