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Spring - Northumberland Heath

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2024)
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5.0(2 parent reviews)
·Northumberland Heath Childrens Centre, 141 Brook Street, ERITH, DA8 1JD · Bexley
Number of places
34 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2024
Local authority
Bexley

About this day nursery

Spring Northumberland Heath Nursery provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. Located in Erith, Kent, the nursery offers full day care with convenient car park access for drop-offs and collections.

The dedicated team of passionate practitioners focuses on fostering children's learning and development through engaging activities. Children are encouraged to explore and play using natural resources, with accessible free-flow play areas that allow them to express themselves within a safe setting.

The nursery prides itself on creating a friendly, family-oriented atmosphere. They accept various funding options, including both existing schemes and those being introduced by the government in phases from April 2024 to September 2025, which will extend funded childcare hours to younger children.

This commitment ensures that families can access the childcare they need. The nursery also emphasises the importance of the Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) to further support children's early education and development.

Our ethos

With passionate practitioners the children’s learning and development are at heart. Children are encouraged to play and explore using natural resources and with accessible free flow play, children are able to express themselves in a safe environment.

What it's like

The manager and staff at Spring - Northumberland Heath create a welcoming and nurturing environment where children feel safe and settled. Children are engaged in exciting activities, learn to regulate their own behaviour, and develop good social skills. The manager has clear curriculum aims, ensuring all children, including those with SEND, make excellent progress.

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured by age band, splitting children at 36 months, with separate rates for full day and half day sessions. An ad-hoc hourly rate is also available for flexible childcare needs.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Key facts

Opening hours

8:00-6:00

Age range

6 weeks to 5 years

Waitlist

Unknown

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Spring - Northumberland Heath

Last inspected 22 February 2024

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

The manager and staff at Spring - Northumberland Heath create a welcoming and nurturing environment where children feel safe and settled. Children are engaged in exciting activities, learn to regulate their own behaviour, and develop good social skills. The manager has clear curriculum aims, ensuring all children, including those with SEND, make excellent progress.

Inspector highlights

  • The provider has recently strengthened the systems for recruitment and vetting.
  • All staff share the manager's vision for children's learning and implement her curriculum aims well.
  • Staff help babies and toddlers to develop their early physical abilities, and pre-school children show good physical skills.
  • Staff form close bonds with all children to help them develop trusting relationships.
  • Staff across all age groups encourage children to develop good communication and language skills.

Areas to develop

  • 1use all opportunities to enable children to concentrate during their everyday routines and activities to prepare them for their future learning
  • 2strengthen support for children with SEND to encourage them to socialise and join in even more in all learning experiences.
Inspection #10332669 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make the best progress they are capable of. Staff support children with SEND effectively and involve them well in activities they enjoy, and also work closely with parents and outside agencies to secure the help that children need.

Outdoor space

Pre-school children confidently speak about what they are doing and can explain the rules, such as only running in the garden.

Parent Reviews of Spring - Northumberland Heath

5.0
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Inspection history

Date: August 2018

  • February 2024Good
  • August 2019Good
  • August 2018Requires improvement

Frequently asked about Spring - Northumberland Heath

About the setting

Spring - Northumberland Heath registered in 2016 and is located in Erith, in the London borough of Bexley. The nursery operates from within Northumberland Heath Children's Centre, Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm. The nursery employs 16 members of childcare staff, with eight holding level 3 and two holding level 2 early years qualifications. It provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY539470
Registered person
Action For Children Developments Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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