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North Tynies NNI

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Apr 2025)
·Bellingham School Site, Redesmouth Road, Hexham, NE48 2EN · Northumberland
Number of places
50 places
Age range
1–5 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2025
Local authority
Northumberland

About this day nursery

North Tynies NNI, located on the Bellingham School Site in Hexham, provides an outstanding childcare experience for children aged 1 to 9 years. Open Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm, all year round except for bank holidays and the Christmas break, it offers a consistent and nurturing environment.

Established in 2005, the independently run nursery, a childcare on non-domestic premises setting, has a strong focus on children becoming deeply absorbed in their play and learning, supported by a clear and sequenced curriculum. The dedicated managers and staff work tirelessly to provide exceptional care and education, fostering a sense of belonging and secure attachments from flexible settling-in sessions tailored to individual needs.

Children are encouraged to develop independence, from managing their own coats and shoes to accessing resources set up at their level.

What it's like

Children are extremely happy and settled in this nurturing and outstanding nursery. Managers and staff are dedicated to their roles and work tirelessly to provide the very best care and education. Children become deeply absorbed in their play and learning, supported by a clear and sequenced curriculum.

Outstanding nurseryNurturing environmentChild-led learningStrong community linksExceptional SEND supportOutdoor exploration

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and the Christmas break.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for North Tynies NNI

Last inspected 15 April 2025

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 extremely happy and settled in this nurturing and outstanding nursery. Managers and staff are dedicated to their roles and work tirelessly to provide the very best care and education. Children become deeply absorbed in their play and learning, supported by a clear and sequenced curriculum.

Inspector highlights

  • The nursery places a strong focus on helping children to develop a sense of belonging and form secure attachments.
  • Staff support children's communication at every opportunity, extending vocabulary and using effective questioning.
  • Staff place an emphasis on children being as independent as possible in all that they do.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive exceptional support.
  • The nursery is an active part of the local community, inviting police and fire services and connecting learning to real-world experiences.
Inspection #10388457 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

their children run into nursery with excitement to start their day.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive exceptional support. Staff who lead on SEND gain additional qualifications, guiding other staff in using strategies such as 'now and next' boards and Makaton to ensure children's full inclusion in all activities.

Outdoor space

Children work out how to build stable obstacle courses outdoors using tyres, planks and logs. Staff encourage children to develop their physical skills indoors and outside. All rooms have physical areas for children to practise a range of large movements, such as balancing, climbing, crawling and jumping.

Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2025

Date: October 2005

  • April 2025Outstanding
  • July 2019Good
  • June 2015Good
  • September 2009Good
  • October 2005Outstanding

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About the setting

North Tynies NNI registered in 2005. It is independently run and is located on Bellingham School Site in Bellingham, Northumberland. There are 10 staff who work in the nursery. Of these, three staff hold qualifications at level 6, two staff hold qualifications at level 5 and three staff hold qualifications at level 3. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and the Christmas break, with sessions from 8am until 6pm. The nursery provides government funded childcare and offers out-of-school care for children who attend partnership schools.

URN
EY307505
Registered person
North Tynies Childcare Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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