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New Beginnings # New Beginnings Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Austin House Family Centre, 22 Shakespeare Street, Sunderland, SR5 2JX · Sunderland Number of places 43 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2025 Local authority Sunderland 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 New Beginnings, established in 2005, operates as a childcare setting on non-domestic premises in Sunderland, catering to children aged 0-4 years. " The dedicated staff at New Beginnings foster a nurturing and secure environment, building strong relationships with children and their families. This allows children to feel safe, happy, and confident to explore. The setting places a high value on enriching experiences, including extensive outdoor play where children develop physical skills and learn about safety. Leaders are passionate and knowledgeable, with a clear vision to create a thriving environment for everyone. They ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive effective support through prompt referrals and high-quality support plans, collaborating closely with other professionals and actively involving parents in their child's development. Children who speak English as an additional language also benefit from additional support, helping them to make good progress from their individual starting points. The curriculum focuses on giving children the ability to independently select their own activities and resources within well-established routines, fostering positive attitudes towards learning and preparing them for their next stages of education. Our ethos The ethos of New Beginnings Nursery centres on a foundational set of beliefs, morals, and ideas that guide all activities. The nursery has refined its vision and values, considering cultural capital and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. They highly value the input from staff, governors, parents, and children to continually develop their practices and ensure children are well-prepared for future success. What it's like Children are safe, happy and thrive in this inviting, welcoming nursery. Staff develop nurturing and trusting relationships with children and their families, helping them to feel safe and secure. The environment allows children to independently select their own activities and resources, with well-established routines fostering a positive attitude to learning. Nurturing Relationships Effective SEND Support Outdoor Learning Focus Strong Leadership Positive Attitudes to Learning ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured around half-day and full-day sessions, with prices effective from May 2025. Additional options include an early start session with breakfast and optional hot meals. Morning and afternoon snacks are included in the standard rates. Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - Morning and afternoon snacks are included in the session fees. - Early starts from 7.30am are available and include breakfast. - Lunch and tea are charged as additional daily extras. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of New Beginnings Inspection date Dec 2025 Inspection no. 10117636 Lead inspector Julie Campbell Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50295205)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY308317) 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://www.southwickprimary.co.uk/our-school/new-beginnings/) Austin House Family Centre, 22 Shakespeare Street, Sunderland, SR5 2JX [© 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#/-1.40014/54.92244/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Sunderland - [Day nurseries in Sunderland](/search?q=Sunderland) - [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-sr5-2jx-ey308317) ## Key facts Opening hours 7:30am – 6pm Monday to Friday. Closed between Christmas and New Year and every bank holiday. Session types half a session (8am-1pm or 1pm-6pm), full day (8am-6pm) Age range Birth to 5 years Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2005 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Dec 2025 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 0 to 4 Registers Early Years Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for New Beginnings Last inspected 5 December 2025 · Julie Campbell Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend Children are safe, happy and thrive in this inviting, welcoming nursery. Staff develop nurturing and trusting relationships with children and their families, helping them to feel safe and secure. The environment allows children to independently select their own activities and resources, with well-established routines fostering a positive attitude to learning. Inspector highlights - Children benefit from staff's high expectations and learn about good behaviours. - Children are happy and settled in the presence of caring and attentive staff, who provide cuddles, reassurance and consistent routines. - Children make good progress across all areas of the curriculum, with a particular focus on communication and language. - Leaders are passionate and knowledgeable, with a clear vision to provide an environment where all children, staff and families thrive. - Adults plan a wide variety of activities to support children's physical development, and children really benefit from the outdoor area and engage in meaningful learning. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should ensure information gathered from parents is used to identify starting points for children, so staff are aware of what children know and can do when they first start at the setting. Inspection #10117636 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50295205) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive effective support. Leaders and staff ensure that swift referrals are made, and support plans are of a high quality. Staff have established highly effective partnership working with other professionals to develop strategies that ensure children make good progress from their initial starting points. Leaders provide appropriate training for staff to strengthen their skills in supporting children with SEND, and parents are actively involved in children's individual plans and meet with staff regularly to review and discuss children's progress. Outdoor space Children really benefit from the outdoor area and engage in meaningful learning. Older children climb, run and jump in the outdoor area and eagerly demonstrate their skills, recalling safety messages, which helps to develop their balance and coordination. EAL / language support Children who speak English as an additional language benefit from additional support and make good progress from their starting points. ## Parent Reviews of New Beginnings 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXp-nBHkzjGk_XInis1hQPp4u9hIVYk42IQHglhu7Qr_Rd1lKJEiw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Virginia Madrid 8 months ago I can only recommend this nursery in every way. The teachers are very kind and helpful. You feel confident with them, and the best thing is that you leave your baby in good hands. 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We're re-checking it against the original report. - June 2020 Good - January 2013 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about New Beginnings ### What are the fees at New Beginnings? ### What are the opening hours at New Beginnings? ### Which curriculum approach does New Beginnings use? ### Is New Beginnings a private nursery? ### How does New Beginnings support children who speak English as an additional language? ### Whereabouts is New Beginnings? ### How are meals handled at New Beginnings? ## Nearby day nurseries in Sunderland Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to New Beginnings. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### High View Nursery Sunderland · SR5 1PZ 4.6(5 reviews) ](/nursery/high-view-nursery-sr5-1pz-ey217519) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Sunderland Fulwell Sunderland · SR5 1NW 5.0(15 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-sunderland-fulwell-sr5-1nw-ey262595) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Siblings Private Day Nursery Sunderland · SR5 2TA ](/nursery/siblings-private-day-nursery-sr5-2ta-ey341686) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Siblings Nursery Beacon Sunderland · SR5 1SU ](/nursery/siblings-nursery-beacon-ltd-sr5-1su-2496907) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Apple Blossom Day Nursery Sunderland · SR4 6SD ](/nursery/apple-blossom-day-nursery-sr4-6sd-ey535852) - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 1.1 mi ### Bubbly Gems Sunderland · SR4 7AF 5.0(29 reviews) ](/nursery/bubbly-gems-ltd-sr4-7af-2765642) [See all nurseries in Sunderland →](/search?q=Sunderland) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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