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Shooting Stars Wallsend

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2023)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·92 Station Road, Wallsend, NE28 6TD · North Tyneside
Number of places
90 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2023
Local authority
North Tyneside

About this day nursery

Shooting Stars Wallsend, established in 2022, is a welcoming childcare setting for children aged 0-4 years, operating from Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 6 pm, for 50 weeks of the year. Rated as 'Good' by Ofsted after its latest inspection on 11th April 2023, the nursery provides a stimulating curriculum that effectively meets children's needs and interests.

Children are warmly welcomed by attentive and nurturing staff, settling quickly into activities and confidently navigating their environment. The nursery prides itself on its proactive approach to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision, with the manager and special educational needs coordinator working closely with parents and other professionals to ensure all children receive the support they need to make good progress.

Children also benefit from ample opportunities for physical development, such as confidently weaving their bodies through climbing frames outdoors. Parents consistently praise the staff and value the online system that allows them to contribute ideas and receive regular updates about their child's progress.

The nursery also places a strong emphasis on developing early literacy and mathematical skills through various activities, as well as promoting healthy eating habits and personal hygiene.

What it's like

Children excitedly arrive at nursery and leave their parents with ease. They are warmly welcomed by happy, attentive and nurturing staff. Children know the environment well and move confidently around the setting, showing good coordination skills and confidence as they weave their bodies through the bars of the climbing frame.

Good Ofsted ratingNurturing staffProactive SEND supportOutdoor playLiteracy focusMathematics included

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday for 50 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm.

Established

2022

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Shooting Stars Wallsend

Last inspected 11 April 2023 · Janet Fairhurst

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

What it's like to attend

Children excitedly arrive at nursery and leave their parents with ease. They are warmly welcomed by happy, attentive and nurturing staff. Children know the environment well and move confidently around the setting, showing good coordination skills and confidence as they weave their bodies through the bars of the climbing frame.

Inspector highlights

  • The leadership team supports staff well to provide a stimulating curriculum that meets children's needs and interests effectively.
  • The manager and special educational needs coordinator are proactive in supporting children with delays in their development.
  • Children have plenty of opportunities to practise their literacy skills.
  • Staff include mathematics across activities, helping children to develop a good understanding of some mathematical concepts.
  • Staff provide children with healthy and nutritional snacks and meals that promote their good health.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to use a range of questioning techniques that encourage children to think and engage in even more sustained conversations
  • 2encourage older children to solve simple mathematical problems for themselves to help them develop their own thinking skills.
Inspection #10285157 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak highly about the staff.

They know who their child's key person is and their role in supporting their child.

Parents value the online system, which means they have better access to be able to contribute their ideas and obtain information regularly from the staff.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The manager and special educational needs coordinator are proactive in supporting children with delays in their development. They work effectively with parents and other professionals, as required, to put in place additional support for children.

Outdoor space

Children show good coordination skills and confidence as they weave their bodies through the bars of the climbing frame.

Parent Reviews of Shooting Stars Wallsend

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Inspection history

Date: April 2023

  • May 2023Good
  • April 2023Good

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