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Plantpots Jesmond # Plantpots Jesmond Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jul 2021) · The Northumberland Club, North Jesmond Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 3JU · Newcastle upon Tyne Number of places 54 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2021 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Plantpots Jesmond is a Montessori nursery located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, offering a stimulating environment for children aged 9 months to five years. The nursery operates year-round, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, with flexible start and finish times to accommodate families. Situated within the grounds of The Northumberland Club, it boasts a dedicated garden with natural equipment, pet rabbits, and a fruit and vegetable patch. A key feature is the daily Forest School, which utilises a woodland area to teach children about nature, risk-handling, problem-solving, and cooperation. The nursery follows the Montessori ethos, led by a qualified Montessori teacher, and emphasises learning through play, fostering independence, and respecting each child's unique potential. Children are assigned a keyworker to tailor their learning experience to individual interests and developmental stages. Plantpots Jesmond focuses on providing a nurturing, safe, and calm environment where children can thrive, offering a rich curriculum that promotes social, moral, spiritual, and cultural understanding, and was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. Our ethos At Plantpots, our vision is centred on the enrichment of each child as an individual, ensuring they have the best possible opportunities to grow and fulfil their journey. We recognise the uniqueness and potential of every individual, striving to provide a calm, safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where both children and staff feel happy and welcomed. Our approach follows the Maria Montessori ethos, with a strong emphasis on active learning through play to develop independence. We foster a culture of respect, treating others as we would wish to be treated, and aim to develop children’s social, moral, spiritual, and cultural understanding of the world. What it's like Children run in enthusiastically and very happily start their day in this outstanding nursery. They immediately become deeply engrossed in exciting and challenging activities, developing hand-to-eye coordination and concentrating intently when using hammers and saws in the woodwork hut. Children show excellent behaviour, happily taking turns and managing their emotions with staff support. Montessori approach Forest School Ofsted Outstanding Flexible hours Inclusive service ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Plantpots Jesmond Inspection date Jul 2021 Inspection no. 10194172 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50167379)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561782) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=plantpots-jesmond-ne2-3ju-ey561782) ## Key facts Food Nutritious meals and snacks prepared daily by an in-house chef, including breakfast, a two-course hot lunch, afternoon tea, and healthy snacks. Staff Majority are qualified early years practitioners level 3 or above Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7:30am-6pm Age range 9 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full day, Sessional (funded) Waitlist Unknown Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Plantpots Jesmond Last inspected 1 July 2021 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 run in enthusiastically and very happily start their day in this outstanding nursery. They immediately become deeply engrossed in exciting and challenging activities, developing hand-to-eye coordination and concentrating intently when using hammers and saws in the woodwork hut. Children show excellent behaviour, happily taking turns and managing their emotions with staff support. Inspector highlights - Staff plan and successfully implement a broad curriculum, which enables all children to thrive and make the best possible progress. - Children who are learning English as an additional language are extremely well supported. - Staff support children to develop excellent levels of independence. - Children have superb opportunities to develop their mathematical skills when they play. - Staff plan exceptional opportunities for children to learn about the world around them. Inspection #10194172 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50167379) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Children spontaneously tell the inspector that they 'love nursery' Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Older children have daily access to the extremely stimulating 'outdoor classroom' in the on-site forest area. Staff display carefully chosen books outdoors to encourage children to develop a love of reading. Staff encourage younger children to count shells and match them to reflective numbers outdoors. EAL / language support Children who are learning English as an additional language are extremely well supported. Staff learn key words in children's home language and use visual prompts and well-thought-out language to support them. Many staff in the nursery are bi-lingual and children are constantly exposed to different languages. Older children confidently count and name animals in Spanish as they play. Inspection history Most recent inspection 1 July 2021 Outstanding Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50167379) ## Frequently asked about Plantpots Jesmond ### What stands out in Plantpots Jesmond's inspection? ### Which funding entitlements does Plantpots Jesmond accept? ### What kind of childcare setting is Plantpots Jesmond? ### How are the fees for Plantpots Jesmond described? ## Nearby day nurseries in Newcastle Upon Tyne Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Plantpots Jesmond. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Maple Lodge Nursery Newcastle upon Tyne · NE3 1NN ](/nursery/maple-lodge-nursery-ne3-1nn-ey476668) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Free Spirits Nursery Newcastle upon Tyne · NE7 7DN ](/nursery/free-spirits-nursery-ne7-7dn-319181) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Tynemouth Nursery at Jesmond Newcastle upon Tyne · NE2 3AE ](/nursery/tynemouth-nursery-at-jesmond-ne2-3ae-ey479417) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Kids 1st - Jesmond Newcastle upon Tyne · NE2 3AE ](/nursery/kids-1st-jesmond-ne2-3ae-ey541020) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.8 mi ### The Elmfield Nursery Newcastle upon Tyne · NE3 4YA 4.5(30 reviews) ](/nursery/the-elmfield-nursery-ne3-4ya-319169) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.9 mi ### The Jesmond Nursery Newcastle upon Tyne · NE2 2AA 4.4(7 reviews) ](/nursery/the-jesmond-nursery-ne2-2aa-319314) [See all nurseries in Newcastle Upon Tyne →](/search?q=Newcastle+Upon+Tyne) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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