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Stobhillgate Explorers # Stobhillgate Explorers Compare Contact Nursery Provider closed · 5.0 (6 parent reviews) · Morpeth Stobhillgate First School, Stobhillgate, Morpeth, NE61 2HA · Northumberland Number of places 98 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected — Local authority Northumberland About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Stobhillgate Explorers, situated in Morpeth, NE61 2HA, offers a distinctive early years education for children aged 0-4. Emphasising a Forest School approach, children spend a significant portion of their day engaging with the natural world, fostering a love for their surroundings and promoting child-led learning. The nursery provides both indoor and outdoor learning environments, adapting to weather conditions while maintaining its core philosophy. Qualified teachers and specialist Early Years staff guide each child through the Early Years curriculum, ensuring their individual interests are central to their development and that they are appropriately challenged. The nursery is proactive in identifying and addressing specific and additional needs through early intervention led by their SEDCo, removing potential barriers to learning. Stobhillgate Explorers operates 50 weeks a year, from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, and offers wraparound care. They support families by accepting various government funding schemes and childcare vouchers, aiming to provide a supportive community throughout each child's educational journey. Our ethos Our focus is on each child being empowered to lead their own learning. The children are led by qualified teachers and specialist Early Years Qualified staff, ensuring that they meet the Early Years curriculum expectations and are being challenged where appropriate. We aim to foster an ethos of caring for the world, reusing and recycling. Forest School Nursery Child-led learning Wraparound care Early intervention focus Accepts government funding ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Opening hours 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, 50 weeks a year Age range 0-4 years ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Stobhillgate Explorers [Download full report (PDF)](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2804691)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2804691) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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