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My youngest has now left and I am so so sad to leave! This website is amazing and gives us the parent a great overview of information needed.", "datePublished": "2017-07-22T11:43:00.166Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Warren Thomas" }, "reviewBody": "The staff here are lovely , very helpful and reassuring, my children loved it here ! 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Southlands Kindergarten # Southlands Kindergarten Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Sept 2022) · 4.9 (7 parent reviews) · 15 Southlands Avenue, Newcastle, ST5 8BZ · Staffordshire Number of places 29 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2022 Local authority Staffordshire 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 I am sorry, but I do not have enough information to create an "About Us" section for Southlands Kindergarten. The website page provided indicates a bandwidth limit has been exceeded, preventing access to the content. What it's like Children thrive at this wonderfully welcoming and inclusive kindergarten. The quality of education they receive is outstanding, and it leaves them superbly equipped with the key skills and attitudes they need for future learning. Children display high levels of enjoyment in their learning, being with the nurturing staff and with each other. Staff provide children with an incredible array of activities and experiences, both indoors and outdoors. Children develop excellent understanding of current affairs. ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://mysouthlands.com/creche/) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7.35am until 5.45pm Term time / All Year All Year Established 1991 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Southlands Kindergarten Last inspected 16 September 2022 · Karen Laycock Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children thrive at this wonderfully welcoming and inclusive kindergarten. The quality of education they receive is outstanding, and it leaves them superbly equipped with the key skills and attitudes they need for future learning. Children display high levels of enjoyment in their learning, being with the nurturing staff and with each other. Staff provide children with an incredible array of activities and experiences, both indoors and outdoors. Children develop excellent understanding of current affairs. Inspector highlights - The innovative and dynamic management and staff team work tirelessly to ensure all aspects of the service they provide are of the very highest quality. - The provider has established an excellent shared culture of ongoing reflective practice and self-evaluation. - Staff and managers rigorously monitor children's learning and development. - Staff have high expectations of what children can achieve and teach with passion and enthusiasm. - Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is excellent. Inspection #10116252 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50196571) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Southlands Kindergarten Inspection date Sept 2022 Inspection no. 10116252 Lead inspector Karen Laycock Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50196571)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/218488) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=southlands-kindergarten-st5-8bz-218488) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is excellent. Parents and other agencies are fully involved. This helps to ensure that these children are extremely well supported, and care is tailored to their individual needs, so they make the best possible progress. Managers make sure they use any additional funding to help to address any gaps in children's learning. Outdoor space Staff use the spacious garden expertly to provide activities that have a positive impact on children's physical health. Children talk with enthusiasm about the swimming sessions they take part in each week. ## Parent Reviews of Southlands Kindergarten 4.9 (7) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLWUFfW9Q1csOYio9iJ2fkREJ-QylkNm6Le5MPx2DKMy_fH6w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Lisa Knapper 8 years ago Both my children have been to this nursery, I have never worried one day, they give them great values and treat them like their own. My youngest has now left and I am so so sad to leave! This website is amazing and gives us the parent a great overview of information needed. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3c2VQOXZnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487a42ab8c60fbdf:0xa3be28b50e33e3a3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJtlzSsogQzvJaLhOX2be2VI0N9iLiq5d4OwQAQHpyj1Vvzig=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Warren Thomas 8 years ago The staff here are lovely , very helpful and reassuring, my children loved it here ! I would recommend immediately 😊 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURnOXJTXzVBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487a42ab8c60fbdf:0xa3be28b50e33e3a3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ-Av-Yx78_4QjmPeRX0ZX-BzSrC2Cjnp_obtisJacBxjPNBw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Vera 7 years ago Lovely nursery and lovely staff couldn’t recommend enough. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRNnFPWHZBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487a42ab8c60fbdf:0xa3be28b50e33e3a3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKMrKdyPRhZcfu5K0KEoBqfImb8Ja4ZgTsHX-mGssAJDQQKpQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba6) Diane Irvine 8 years ago Very popular and friendly [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBc3NTenZBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487a42ab8c60fbdf:0xa3be28b50e33e3a3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXdHa1XyUnxUWtxpz1LAFi6KeKoO8tnlwafvxEw_m-Yx4PQFdJq=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Rob Sargeant 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3MU1lMGtnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487a42ab8c60fbdf:0xa3be28b50e33e3a3) Reviews from Google for Southlands Kindergarten. 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