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New Beginnings (Moorside) # New Beginnings (Moorside) Compare Contact Nursery 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 partnership Inclusive environment Highly 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-olds 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare 15 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. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of New Beginnings (Moorside) Inspection date Oct 2022 Inspection no. 10216344 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50200874)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY356648) 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 [ Visit website ](https://prd-sc-durham.pplprojects.co.uk/directory/directory-details/?id=f62709a2-ab12-48b3-bd57-b367013bdc49) Moorside Childrens Centre, Chester Road, Consett, DH8 8EQ [© 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#/-1.87391/54.83901/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Consett - [Day nurseries in Consett](/search?q=Consett) - [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=new-beginnings-moorside-dh8-8eq-ey356648) ## 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 - 1 extend staff's understanding and knowledge of how to support younger children's communication and language - 2 support staff to encourage younger children to extend their independence and self-care skills Inspection #10216344 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50200874) ## 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 2022 Good - December 2016 Good - October 2013 Good - February 2012 Good ## Frequently asked about New Beginnings (Moorside) ### Does New Beginnings (Moorside) have an Ofsted rating? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ### Which funded childcare places are accepted? ### What do the fees at New Beginnings (Moorside) cost? ### Whereabouts is New Beginnings (Moorside)? ### What kind of childcare setting is New Beginnings (Moorside)? ## Nearby day nurseries in Consett Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to New Beginnings (Moorside). - [ Ofsted: Good 1.8 mi ### Shotley Bridge Nursery School Consett · DH8 8LY ](/nursery/shotley-bridge-nursery-school-limited-dh8-8ly-ey491369) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.9 mi ### Tilly-Mints Cherubs Day Nursery Consett · DH8 0BH 2.7(7 reviews) ](/nursery/tilly-mints-cherubs-day-nursery-ltd-dh8-0bh-ey556308) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### The Nursery Consett · DH8 6AF ](/nursery/the-nursery-dh8-6af-ey415532) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.7 mi ### Happy Smiles Consett · DH8 6TJ ](/nursery/happy-smiles-dh8-6tj-2752668) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.8 mi ### Big Hands Little Hands Nursery School Consett · DH8 7PW ](/nursery/big-hands-little-hands-nursery-school-dh8-7pw-2659528) [See all nurseries in Consett →](/search?q=Consett) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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