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Southlands Creche

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2022)
·St. Margarets C of E Junior School, Knutton Road, NEWCASTLE, ST5 0HU · Staffordshire
Number of places
26 places
Age range
0–3 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2022
Local authority
Staffordshire

About this day nursery

Southlands Creche, a childcare on non-domestic premises setting in Newcastle, registered in 1991, provides a nurturing and homely environment for children aged 0-3 years. 45pm.

In its latest Ofsted inspection on 15 November 2022, Southlands Creche was rated as 'Good' in all areas, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. Children are well-cared for, receiving plenty of cuddles and reassurance to build strong attachments with their key person.

The setting offers a wealth of outdoor learning opportunities, with children going on daily trips to explore the local community and wider world, learning safety and following instructions. They enjoy a good range of age and developmentally appropriate activities, both indoors and outdoors.

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported, with staff using regular assessments to identify needs, making referrals, and collaborating effectively with external agencies. Parents are kept well-informed and work closely with the setting.

The nursery also provides swimming lessons, yoga, and dance to encourage healthy lifestyle choices and support physical development. Parents consistently express happiness with their children's learning and development, appreciating the varied trips and feeling well-supported by staff to continue learning at home.

Leaders and managers are passionate about the care they provide, ensuring staff well-being, which contributes to a low staff turnover.

What it's like

Children are well cared for in this nurturing and homely environment. They receive lots of cuddles and reassurance throughout their day, helping them to build strong attachments with their key person. Children express sheer delight in jumping in puddles and getting wet, sharing their enjoyment with staff as they hold their hands beckoning them to join in.

Nurturing environmentDaily excursionsSEND supportGood Ofsted ratingHappy childrenVaried activities

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday for 49 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 7.35am until 5.45pm.

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Southlands Creche

Last inspected 15 November 2022

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

Children are well cared for in this nurturing and homely environment. They receive lots of cuddles and reassurance throughout their day, helping them to build strong attachments with their key person. Children express sheer delight in jumping in puddles and getting wet, sharing their enjoyment with staff as they hold their hands beckoning them to join in.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy and excited throughout their day and thoroughly enjoy their learning environment.
  • Children have a good range of age- and stage- appropriate activities to explore, both indoors and outdoors.
  • Children enjoy a sensory activity based on a familiar book, exploring different textures and smells.
  • Children develop confidence and self-esteem and are motivated to learn, thoroughly enjoying completing jigsaw puzzles.
  • Leaders and managers are passionate about the care and service that they provide, and staff wellbeing is paramount.
  • Parents are very happy with their children's learning and development and appreciate the varied trips.

Areas to develop

  • 1enhance the organisation of group activities and tasks to enable children to fully engage in experiences
  • 2support staff to raise their expectations and adapt their teaching to enrich experiences that continually build on children's learning.
Inspection #10233573 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are very happy with their children's learning and development and explain that they appreciate the varied trips that their children go on.

They feel well supported by the staff and key persons to continue to promote their children's learning at home.

Parents comment about their children thriving in this loving and caring environment.

They say that the setting is very flexible and considers the needs of the parents as well as their children.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. Staff use regular assessments to help identify when children need additional help and are competent in making referrals and working well with external agencies. Parents are well informed and work very closely with the setting to help promote the best possible outcomes for children.

Outdoor space

The setting boasts a wealth of outdoor learning opportunities for the children. Children go out on trips every day to explore the local community and the wider world, following instructions and learning how to keep themselves safe. Children have a good range of age and stage appropriate activities to explore outdoors.

Inspection history

Date: February 2004

  • December 2022Good
  • November 2022Good
  • February 2017Good
  • January 2017Good
  • August 2013Good
  • July 2013Good
  • June 2011Good
  • May 2011Good
  • May 2006Good
  • February 2004Good

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