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Pennywell Early Years Centre # Pennywell Early Years Centre Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jun 2022) · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · Portsmouth Road, Pennywell, Sunderland, SR4 9AX · Sunderland Number of places 72 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2022 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 Pennywell Early Years Centre in Sunderland is a maintained nursery school, part of the local authority education system, catering to children aged 4 months to 5 years. The centre is dedicated to providing a nurturing, stimulating, and inclusive environment, with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality early years education. It boasts an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted across all areas of its provision, ensuring peace of mind for families. The experienced team includes qualified teachers and early years practitioners who are passionate about fostering each child's development and well-being through personalised attention. The centre organises its provision into distinct age-appropriate sections: an Under 2’s Room focusing on sensory play and early developmental milestones, a Kinder Room for 2 to 3-year-olds that encourages exploration and social interaction through play, and a Main Nursery for 3 to 5-year-olds designed to prepare them for school with a curriculum that cultivates curiosity, confidence, and a love for learning. As a maintained nursery, it operates under the guidance of a headteacher and a governing body, similar to a primary school, ensuring high standards of care and education. Our ethos Pennywell Early Years Centre is committed to providing high-quality early years education in a stimulating and inclusive environment. Their approach focuses on fostering each child's development and well-being through personalised attention, with specific programmes designed to cultivate curiosity, confidence, and a love for learning, preparing children for school. They utilise sensory play, exploration, and social interaction through play as key pedagogical methods across different age groups. What it's like Children thrive in this incredibly caring nursery. Staff are knowledgeable and dedicated to providing a secure environment in which children can learn and develop. Children have an excellent relationship with staff and form strong attachments with their key person. Ofsted Outstanding Maintained Nursery School Age-appropriate rooms ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 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://pennywellearlyyears.org.uk/wpfd_file/eypp_strategy_2024-25_pennywell) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday for 50 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 8am until 5pm. Term time / All Year All Year Established 2003 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Pennywell Early Years Centre Inspection date Jun 2022 Inspection no. 10117617 Lead inspector Elizabeth Fish Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50190569)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY260693) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=pennywell-early-years-centre-sr4-9ax-ey260693) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Pennywell Early Years Centre Last inspected 30 June 2022 · Elizabeth Fish 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 thrive in this incredibly caring nursery. Staff are knowledgeable and dedicated to providing a secure environment in which children can learn and develop. Children have an excellent relationship with staff and form strong attachments with their key person. Inspector highlights - The manager and staff help parents to support children's good health, leading to a significant increase in children registered with a dentist. - Staff interactions with children are of an exceptionally high quality, with staff asking thought-provoking questions and teaching key vocabulary. - The curriculum is extremely well thought out, with a clear intent and stimulating activities that focus on developing children's physical skills. - Children develop a strong understanding of behavioural expectations, are polite and well-mannered, and demonstrate excellent self-control. - The nursery gives children an incredibly rich experience beyond their everyday life, working with the local authority to help parents access wider community resources. Inspection #10117617 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50190569) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > the consistent information sharing helps them to follow examples from nursery and support children further. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are exceptionally well supported. Staff swiftly identify any areas where children need support and have a clear targeted approach in place to monitor progress and get further support if necessary. Funding is used effectively, for example, to provide additional staff to support children's needs further, and staff have a wealth of knowledge on a range of interventions to support communication and social skills. Outdoor space Since the pandemic, the nursery have re-created the beach and woods in the garden, so that they can continue to provide experiences for children that they would not normally have. ## Parent Reviews of Pennywell Early Years Centre 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIBqKVHvmp-qhHtfmUIbvUUyK2XQodlXSCfFTuxRYklw3ohvQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Maciej Karmowski 4 months ago Great nursery. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s0d2RpMXBVMHhxTW1KeGVVUmFVek41UzBneFJWRRAB!2m1!1s0x487e645aba5537d5:0x9ad45ba7c01fe0d4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjX67JJpE321c1fFdO8TNsVKFqqWTVL9EcBLc77T3P9u5x10UG5-=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Louise Gibson 11 months ago Amazing Nursery school! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2toemVUbEdiVzE0VEdneGFtZG5ObXRYVVRRNVNWRRAB!2m1!1s0x487e645aba5537d5:0x9ad45ba7c01fe0d4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJbjgWaoelOpd7r1n74xSXAlfAne6kzuXqxOkv_YQDfCw8mgA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Clare Gray 9 years ago Great place for the little ones to enjoy [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBMTV6WWNnEAE!2m1!1s0x487e645aba5537d5:0x9ad45ba7c01fe0d4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK6drAq3S4PNVTUmlPYoL1kVlZaUT9EzWZQdcZ-OFKkRonzbw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Liam Morris 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ5NExmMTVnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487e645aba5537d5:0x9ad45ba7c01fe0d4) Reviews from Google for Pennywell Early Years Centre. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11156642952944541908&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: November 2012 - June 2022 Outstanding - June 2013 Outstanding - November 2012 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Pennywell Early Years Centre ### From what age does Pennywell Early Years Centre accept children? ### What are the main strengths at Pennywell Early Years Centre? ### Which curriculum approach is used at Pennywell Early Years Centre? ### How did Pennywell Early Years Centre do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### How does Pennywell Early Years Centre support children with SEND? ### When is Pennywell Early Years Centre open? ### What kind of staff team works at Pennywell Early Years Centre? ### Which funded hours does Pennywell Early Years Centre accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in Sunderland Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Pennywell Early Years Centre. - [ Awaiting first inspection <0.2 mi ### Helping Hands Childcare Portsmouth Road · SR4 9AR ](/nursery/helping-hands-childcare-sr4-9ar-2815683) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Playdays 4 Kidz Sunderland · SR4 8HW ](/nursery/playdays-4-kidz-c-i-c-sr4-8hw-ey437889) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Little Angels Nursery Sunderland · SR3 4EN 4.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/little-angels-nursery-sr3-4en-ey258477) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Springboard Nursery Sunderland · SR4 6AD ](/nursery/springboard-nursery-sr4-6ad-ey292699) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.3 mi ### Kids Planet Ettrick Grove Sunderland · SR3 4AW 4.8(6 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-planet-ettrick-grove-sr3-4aw-2849038) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Apple Blossom Day Nursery Sunderland · SR5 3XJ ](/nursery/apple-blossom-day-nursery-sr5-3xj-ey450875) [See all nurseries in Sunderland →](/search?q=Sunderland) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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