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[North East](/search?region=North+East) 4. Shotley Bridge Nursery School # Shotley Bridge Nursery School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2022) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · 36-38 Derwent Street, Consett, DH8 8LY · Durham Number of places 98 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2022 Local authority Durham 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 Shotley Bridge Nursery School, established in 1990 and opened in 1991, holds the distinction of being the first private nursery in Derwentside. It has garnered a strong reputation for delivering outstanding childcare and continually strives to remain at the forefront of early years education. The nursery caters to different age groups within specifically designed rooms: "The Ripples" for the youngest children, offering a calm and nurturing environment with a focus on emotional security and sensory exploration; "The Streams" (0-2 years), a warm space led by graduate staff with specialist training, emphasising schemas and natural resources; "The Rivers" (2-3 years) for toddlers, where staff build a strong foundation for learning through engaging activities like arts, crafts, and creative play; and "The Bridges" (3-5 years) for preschoolers, focusing on increasing independence and confidence in preparation for primary school with invitations tailored to individual needs and interests. The curriculum follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), with each child having a Key Worker and buddy to ensure personalised care and strong parent communication. Shotley Bridge Nursery School also prioritises nutritious meals, working with Apetito, and encourages outdoor play daily. They offer stretched funding options for government-funded childcare entitlements across 51 weeks of the year. What it's like Staff provide a wide range of inviting play spaces that invoke children's curiosity and ignite their imaginations. Children are remarkably focused during their independent play. They work together with their friends, test out their own ideas and find new ways to do things. Staff know children well and understand what they want them to learn. They provide appropriately challenging activities that help children to learn more and remember more. Established 1990 EYFS Curriculum Graduate-led baby room Nutritious meals Outdoor play ## Pricing & funding Charges focus on voluntary daily consumables fees for funded sessions to cover food and resources. Parents can opt out of the charge by providing a packed lunch. No standard session or hourly fees are listed in the provided text. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Consumables charge covers food and essential resources. - Charges apply to funded days only. - The fee is a voluntary contribution. - Parents may provide a packed lunch instead of paying the charge. ## Key facts Food Meals provided by Apetito; voluntary contribution covers food costs for funded children, or parents can provide packed lunch. Opening hours Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM Age range 0-5 years Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Shotley Bridge Nursery School Inspection date May 2022 Inspection no. 10216337 Lead inspector Clare Wilkins Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50185844)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491369) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://shotleybridge-nurseryschool.co.uk/) 36-38 Derwent Street, Consett, DH8 8LY Opening hours Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.84791/54.86013/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Consett - [Day nurseries in Consett](/search?q=Consett) - [Day nurseries in North East](/search?q=North+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=shotley-bridge-nursery-school-limited-dh8-8ly-ey491369) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Shotley Bridge Nursery School Last inspected 6 May 2022 · Clare Wilkins Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Staff provide a wide range of inviting play spaces that invoke children's curiosity and ignite their imaginations. Children are remarkably focused during their independent play. They work together with their friends, test out their own ideas and find new ways to do things. Staff know children well and understand what they want them to learn. They provide appropriately challenging activities that help children to learn more and remember more. Inspector highlights - Managers clearly articulate a curriculum that is centred around children's natural instincts to play, explore and investigate. - Teaching is consistently good and, at times, highly effective. - Staff are particularly skilled at supporting children's communication skills. - Children's health is well supported; they grow their own fruit and vegetables. - Managers continue to build on their effective arrangements for coaching and mentoring staff. Areas to develop - 1 extend opportunities for children to deepen their already very good understanding of mathematics during play and routines to the highest levels - 2 review staff's duties, particularly in the baby room, to minimise the disruptions to their quality interactions with children and raise teaching to outstanding levels Inspection #10216337 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50185844) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities benefit from focused time with key adults. This helps to ensure that they benefit as fully as possible from the well-organised curriculum. Outdoor space Children's health is well supported. They grow their own fruit and vegetables in the nursery garden. Staff help children to take part in regular exercise. For example, they enjoy regular running sessions, which they refer to as 'bouncing bridges'. Children climb on high structures outdoors, with support and reassurance, and carefully work out where to put their feet when balancing along the rungs of a ladder. ## Parent Reviews of Shotley Bridge Nursery School 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLANAfDBP5pg-1IRlN1QUw4mQdQDKihqLV_nhr9Oj8ZtWJpVQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Sean Dickinson 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMtMnYzb1V3EAE!2m1!1s0x487dd142c66631e3:0x1be3d0fd93fa707c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKe2vg_qC7KU8VxrUyg43YGbSq0mVqnQUvqyenk46XuGOkolg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) leanne robinson 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRMFBlSmtRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487dd142c66631e3:0x1be3d0fd93fa707c) Reviews from Google for Shotley Bridge Nursery School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=2009679646265340028&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: August 2016 - May 2022 Good - August 2016 Good ## Frequently asked about Shotley Bridge Nursery School ### Does Shotley Bridge Nursery School accept funded childcare hours? ### What kind of staff team works at Shotley Bridge Nursery School? ### What type of nursery is Shotley Bridge Nursery School? ### How did Shotley Bridge Nursery School do at its last Ofsted inspection? ## About the setting Shotley Bridge Nursery School Limited registered in August 2015 and is located in Consett, County Durham. The nursery employs 22 members of childcare staff. Of these, 18 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. Two staff hold a level 6 qualification and one is a qualified teacher. The nursery operates all year round from 7.30am until 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and one week at Christmas. It provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. URN EY491369 Registered person Shotley Bridge Nursery School Limited Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Good ## Nearby day nurseries in Consett Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Shotley Bridge Nursery School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Tilly-Mints Cherubs Day Nursery Consett · DH8 0BH 2.7(7 reviews) ](/nursery/tilly-mints-cherubs-day-nursery-ltd-dh8-0bh-ey556308) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### The Nursery Consett · DH8 6AF ](/nursery/the-nursery-dh8-6af-ey415532) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Happy Smiles Consett · DH8 6TJ ](/nursery/happy-smiles-dh8-6tj-2752668) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Big Hands Little Hands Nursery School Consett · DH8 7PW ](/nursery/big-hands-little-hands-nursery-school-dh8-7pw-2659528) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.8 mi ### New Beginnings (Moorside) Consett · DH8 8EQ ](/nursery/new-beginnings-moorside-dh8-8eq-ey356648) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 3.7 mi ### Conkers Life Kindergarten Rowlands Gill · NE39 1ND ](/nursery/conkers-life-kindergarten-ne39-1nd-ey562599) [See all nurseries in Consett →](/search?q=Consett) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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