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Riverview Community Kindergarten

Ofsted: Good
(May 2025)
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5.0(3 parent reviews) ·St John's Primary School, Teindland Close, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE4 8HE · Newcastle upon Tyne
Number of places
25 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2025
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne

About this day nursery

, established in 1995, is a not-for-profit community interest company located in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. Dedicated to fostering each child's potential and confidence, the kindergarten invests its profits back into providing high-quality resources and employing highly skilled Level 3+ educators.

The kindergarten focuses on preparing children for the next stage of their lives through the development of motor abilities, thinking skills, and healthy interactions with peers. They have received the Day Nursery Top 20 Award and have consistently maintained a 'Good' rating in Ofsted inspections over the past 22 years.

The facility encourages visits for prospective families to experience their environment firsthand. Riverview Kindergarden provides opportunities for play, learning, and growth in a supportive setting, as reflected in positive parent testimonials.

Our ethos

Our goal at Riverview Kindergarden is to prepare children for the next stage of their lives through the development of motor abilities, thinking skills and healthy interactions with their peers.

What it's like

Children arrive happily each morning, eager to play. Staff plan familiar group times on arrival that help to prepare children for their learning. The curriculum is organised around themes that interest children, ensuring all children are supported to make good progress.

Community Interest CompanyNot-for-profitExperienced educatorsPlay-based learning

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 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.

Key facts

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Riverview Community Kindergarten

Last inspected 9 May 2025 · Clare Wilkins

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children arrive happily each morning, eager to play. Staff plan familiar group times on arrival that help to prepare children for their learning. The curriculum is organised around themes that interest children, ensuring all children are supported to make good progress.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff plan activities to help children progressively build on what they know.
  • There is a strong focus on supporting the most-vulnerable children.
  • Staff interact skilfully with children to extend their learning during play.
  • Regular, accurate assessments help staff to check what children have learned and to plan effectively.
  • Children are enthusiastic learners and develop an increasing attention span.
  • Leaders have very high expectations for staff and provide feedback that celebrates their strengths.
  • Staff have a very good understanding of how to support children's behaviour.
  • Mealtimes are relaxed, social occasions where staff teach children about nutritious foods.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to share information more effectively to ensure a clear and consistent focus on children's learning needs
  • 2teach children more consistently about ways to keep themselves safe and healthy, for example, during hot weather.
Inspection #10392912 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents share their trust in the staff. They discuss how reassured they are that their children are safe and cared for.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

There is a strong focus on supporting the most-vulnerable children. Partnerships with other professionals are a strength and help to ensure that children's experiences and the support they receive are consistent. Children who need extra support quickly learn to manage or overcome difficulties and challenges.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of Riverview Community Kindergarten

5.0
(3)

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Inspection history

Date: June 2014

  • May 2025Good
  • October 2019Good
  • June 2014Outstanding

Frequently asked about Riverview Community Kindergarten

About the setting

Riverview Community Kindergarten C.I.C registered in 2013 and is located in the grounds of St John's Primary School in Newcastle upon Tyne. The kindergarten is open from 8.30am to 3.15pm, Monday to Friday, during term time only. There are nine members of staff, eight of whom hold early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The kindergarten offers government funded early education sessions and receives additional funding for disadvantaged children.

URN
EY471594
Registered person
Riverview Community Kindergarten Community Interest Company
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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