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Sir James Knott Nursery School Nest at Howard Street # Sir James Knott Nursery School Nest at Howard Street Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · North Tyneside Council, Howard House, North Shields, NE30 1NT · North Tyneside Number of places 15 places Age range Up to 1 yrs Last inspected Mar 2026 Local authority North Tyneside About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Sir James Knott Nursery School Nest at Howard Street, located in North Shields, is a childcare setting on non-domestic premises that opened in 2025. It caters to children aged 1 to 1 year olds, with a total capacity of 15 places. The nursery operates year-round, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. The setting follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. Leaders and staff demonstrate an exceptional understanding of children's individual needs, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), utilising effective strategies such as signs and gestures to ensure full participation for all. This dedication extends to building strong, secure relationships between staff and children, fostering a warm and positive environment. Parents consistently express high satisfaction with the care and education their children receive, highlighting the attentive and kind staff who support children's confidence and progress. The leadership team is committed to continuous improvement, regularly reviewing provision and staff development to ensure the highest quality of education and care, which is reflected in the positive experiences of the children and their families. What it's like Children enjoy their time at Sir James Knott Nursery School Nest at Howard Street, feeling secure in the care of familiar staff. They confidently engage in activities, make early marks, and show curiosity, often returning to their favourite stories. Children develop a secure foundation of knowledge and skills, building on what they know and can do to prepare for future learning. Toddlers show trust in staff, building self-assurance and becoming more confident to play independently alongside other children, aided by staff who are mindful of their interests and tailor care responsively. Warm environment Strong relationships Individual needs met Responsive care Positive parent feedback ## Key facts Opening hours Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 07:30 - 17:30 Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2025 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Mar 2026 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard — Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 1 to 1 Registers Early Years Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Sir James Knott Nursery School Nest at Howard Street Last inspected 25 March 2026 What it's like to attend Children enjoy their time at Sir James Knott Nursery School Nest at Howard Street, feeling secure in the care of familiar staff. They confidently engage in activities, make early marks, and show curiosity, often returning to their favourite stories. Children develop a secure foundation of knowledge and skills, building on what they know and can do to prepare for future learning. Toddlers show trust in staff, building self-assurance and becoming more confident to play independently alongside other children, aided by staff who are mindful of their interests and tailor care responsively. Inspector highlights - Children make steady progress from their starting points and show growing confidence as they move through the curriculum. - Staff provide a warm and positive environment, fostering respectful and courteous relationships with children and one another. - Children experience warm, secure relationships with staff who know them well and respond sensitively to their individual needs. - Leaders have a clear understanding of the setting's strengths and actively work to strengthen the quality of education and care. - Families speak overwhelmingly positively about the care and learning their children receive. - Leaders create a culture where staff feel valued and supported in their professional and personal growth. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should continue to build staff's confidence and expertise in supporting children's emotional wellbeing to the highest levels more consistently. - 2 Leaders should support staff to refine the organisation of activities and daily routines so children continually experience a calm, well-paced environment that helps them stay settled and ready to engage. Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50301810) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Sir James Knott Nursery School Nest at Howard Street Inspection date Mar 2026 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50301810)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2861121) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed North Tyneside Council, Howard House, North Shields, NE30 1NT [© 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#/-1.44411/55.00827/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near North Shields - [Day nurseries in North Shields](/search?q=North+Shields) - [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=sir-james-knott-nursery-school-nest-at-howard-street-ne30-1nt-2861121) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders and staff excel at understanding children's individual needs, including those with SEND. They use well-matched strategies and guidance to adapt experiences, ensuring all children, including those not yet speaking, can participate by using signs and gestures. Close collaboration with parents and other professionals guarantees timely support and regular progress reviews. Inspection history Most recent inspection 25 March 2026 Expected standard 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/50301810) ## Frequently asked about Sir James Knott Nursery School Nest at Howard Street ### Is Sir James Knott Nursery School Nest at Howard Street a private nursery? ### What are the opening hours at Sir James Knott Nursery School Nest at Howard Street? ### What is the nursery working on improving? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in North Shields Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Sir James Knott Nursery School Nest at Howard Street. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Little Hubbers Day Nursery North Shields · NE29 6QJ 5.0(21 reviews) ](/nursery/little-hubbers-day-nursery-ne29-6qj-2526033) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### YMCA Day Nursery North Shields · NE30 1QP 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/ymca-day-nursery-ne30-1qp-ey555165) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Little Learners Childcare (N.E.) 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