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Shooting Stars Childcare

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2022)
·Benfield Road, Walkergate, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 4NU · Newcastle upon Tyne
Number of places
36 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2022
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne

About this day nursery

Shooting Stars Childcare offers a nurturing environment within beautifully designed nurseries, fostering curiosity and confidence in children. They prioritise a child-centred approach, blending child-led exploration with structured learning experiences to support development across all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

The nurseries boast exceptional indoor and outdoor spaces where children can engage in meaningful play and connect with nature. Highly trained and caring staff are dedicated to understanding each child individually, ensuring they feel secure, valued, and inspired.

The service emphasises strong partnerships with parents, offering regular updates through the eyLog system, daily communication, and scheduled meetings. The goal is to prepare children for school readiness by developing social skills, emotional well-being, early literacy, numeracy, and self-care abilities.

They aim to make the childcare journey smooth and stress-free for families, providing clear fee structures and guidance on government funding. Safety is paramount, with fully vetted and trained staff, including Paediatric First Aid qualifications, and secure ParentCam access for parental reassurance.

Our ethos

Shooting Stars Childcare promotes a child-centred approach, integrating child-led discovery with planned learning in line with the EYFS. They focus on fostering curiosity, confidence, and a connection with nature through play-based experiences, aiming to prepare children for school by developing their social, emotional, and academic skills.

What it's like

Parents speak very highly of this friendly and caring nursery. Children are very happy in the nursery and develop very good relationships with staff. Staff have high expectations for what children can achieve, and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) demonstrate that they feel safe in the nursery.

Calm, inspiring environmentsHighly trained, caring staffBalanced, child-centred learningExceptional outdoor spacesFresh, nutritious menus dailySecure ParentCam for reassuranceStrong parent partnerships

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (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

Food

Nutritionally balanced and delicious meals and snacks are freshly prepared on-site.

Opening hours

7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Shooting Stars Childcare

Last inspected 11 January 2022 · Elizabeth Fish

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Parents speak very highly of this friendly and caring nursery. Children are very happy in the nursery and develop very good relationships with staff. Staff have high expectations for what children can achieve, and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) demonstrate that they feel safe in the nursery.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager and her staff are clear about what they intend children to learn and have thought carefully about how they can develop children's learning.
  • Children enjoy a range of freshly cooked meals, with the cook ensuring a balanced diet and parents delighted that staff respond quickly to dietary preferences.
  • Children enjoy stories, with staff reading books throughout the day with good expression and promoting engagement.
  • Children with SEND make very good progress due to clear plans and effective collaboration with other professionals for targeted support.
  • The manager and her deputy form a strong leadership team, implementing a rigorous programme of professional development that has positively impacted practice and communication with parents.

Areas to develop

  • 1provide more opportunities for babies to express themselves and expand their vocabularies
  • 2help older children to concentrate, particularly during less structured times, such as changes in routines.
Inspection #10215416 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak very highly of this friendly and caring nursery.

They talk about how staff take time to listen to them and listen to their concerns, no matter how small.

Parents are delighted that staff respond quickly to their children's specific dietary preferences.

Parents comment on how they have noticed real improvements recently.

They particularly like the improved communication with parents and the gymnastic sessions offered for older children.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) demonstrate that they feel safe in the nursery. Staff have clear plans for what they want children to achieve. They work well with other professionals to ensure that they provide children with clear, targeted support.

Outdoor space

The inspector viewed the inside and outside space used by the nursery.

Inspection history

Date: January 2022

  • February 2022Good
  • January 2022Good

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