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St Mary's Nursery # St Mary's Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2023) · St. Marys First School, Hencotes, Hexham, NE46 2EE · Northumberland Number of places 49 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Nov 2023 Local authority Northumberland About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery St Marys Nursery, registered in 2000 and located in Hexham, Northumberland, offers a warm and welcoming environment where children are happy and thrive. The nursery, which is independently run and employs 16 dedicated staff members, focuses on providing a safe and home-from-home atmosphere where children feel valued and settled. Managers and staff are committed to a curriculum that helps children be ready for school, ensuring they make independent choices and have their views listened to. The nursery operates all year round, from 7:30 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays, and provides funded early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children. Staff are keen to support children's development, with a particular focus on speech and language, and physical skills. They also encourage an understanding of the local community and healthy eating habits. Parents speak positively about the staff and support provided, highlighting the children's happiness at the nursery. The setting is inclusive, providing support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, with managers making referrals to external professionals as needed. What it's like Children at St Marys Nursery are extremely happy in the setting. Staff dedicate time to listening to children's views and opinions, helping them to feel valued and settled. Children are enthusiastic about their learning and confident in trying new activities. They enjoy opportunities for outdoor play daily and develop good physical skills both indoors and outside. Safe environment Happy children Good behaviour Speech and language focus Physical development Inclusive setting ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2000 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for St Mary's Nursery Last inspected 3 November 2023 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children at St Marys Nursery are extremely happy in the setting. Staff dedicate time to listening to children's views and opinions, helping them to feel valued and settled. Children are enthusiastic about their learning and confident in trying new activities. They enjoy opportunities for outdoor play daily and develop good physical skills both indoors and outside. Inspector highlights - Managers want to provide children with a safe and home-from-home environment to play and learn in and know what children need to achieve. - Staff provide a curriculum which helps children to be ready for school. - Children are extremely happy, and staff plan the environment to enable children to make independent choices about what they play with. - Children's behaviour is excellent, and staff teach them to take turns, share, and listen to instructions. - Staff place a focus on developing children's speech and language, exposing them to stories and singing daily. - Staff encourage children's mathematical development during all activities. - Staff offer children healthy and home-cooked meals and snacks, and children learn to feed themselves. - Staff plan many activities to develop children's physical skills. - Parents are positive about staff and the support they provide, appreciating the service and children's happiness. Areas to develop - 1 Support all staff to have a greater understanding of what individual children need to learn next and share this information more consistently with parents. - 2 Enhance staff's knowledge of how to help children who need extra support to catch up in their language development. - 3 Focus professional development on extending staff's practice and the quality of education to a higher level. Inspection #10311766 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50235107) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of St Mary's Nursery Inspection date Nov 2023 Inspection no. 10311766 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50235107)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/301777) 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 St. Marys First School, Hencotes, Hexham, NE46 2EE [© 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#/-2.10571/54.96935/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Hexham - [Day nurseries in Hexham](/search?q=Hexham) - [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=st-mary-s-nursery-ne46-2ee-301777) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The nursery is inclusive and staff work hard to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff use additional funding to support children, such as by providing additional sessions or resources. Managers make referrals to external professionals, such as speech and language therapists, to provide children with specialist support. Outdoor space Children are given regular opportunities to play outdoors in the fresh air each day. Outside, toddlers enjoy creating obstacle courses with crates and balancing carefully on them. Inspection history Date: June 2011 - November 2023 Good - April 2018 Good - June 2015 Good - June 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about St Mary's Nursery ### How does St Mary's Nursery support children with SEND? ### How is St Mary's Nursery classified by Ofsted? ### What areas is St Mary's Nursery working to develop? ### What are the opening hours at St Mary's Nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Hexham Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to St Mary's Nursery. - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.4 mi ### Little Tinklers Hexham · NE46 1QL ](/nursery/little-tinklers-ne46-1ql-2828161) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Apple Blossom Day Nursery Hexham · NE46 3PU ](/nursery/apple-blossom-day-nursery-ne46-3pu-2545675) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Kids 1st - Hexham Hexham · NE46 1DR 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-1st-hexham-ne46-1dr-ey337358) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.7 mi ### Little Oaks Nursery, Acomb Hexham · NE46 4PL ](/nursery/little-oaks-nursery-acomb-ne46-4pl-2503549) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 3.4 mi ### Little Tinklers Corbridge · NE45 5SB ](/nursery/little-tinklers-ne45-5sb-ey284768) [See all nurseries in Hexham →](/search?q=Hexham) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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