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Sunflowers Nursery in Sunderland

Ofsted: Good
(May 2023)
·Winchester House, Baxter Road, Sunderland, SR5 4LW · Sunderland
Number of places
46 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Sunderland

About this day nursery

Sunflowers Nursery, located in Sunderland and registered in 2004, is a childcare setting for children aged 1 to 4 years old. The nursery aims to help children settle quickly, develop confidence, and foster a strong sense of security and belonging.

With a dedicated team of seven childcare staff, all qualified to at least Level 3, the nursery offers a rich and varied curriculum where children are encouraged to explore their interests and make choices in their activities. The staff are adept at tailoring activities to individual learning preferences and effectively support children who may need extra help to catch up in their learning.

The nursery also places a strong emphasis on children's personal, social, and emotional development, helping them understand relationships and manage their feelings. Parents frequently express their peace of mind, knowing their children are safe and well cared for.

Sunflowers Nursery operates all year, from 8 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday, and provides funded early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children.

What it's like

Children at Sunflowers Nursery are keen and interested learners, engaging well in a wide range of activities. They benefit from a curriculum that offers plenty of choice and activities tailored to their interests, such as making bird feeders or searching for bugs. Babies and toddlers thrive in a relaxed environment, exploring and playing happily. Older children are challenged and supported to learn effectively.

Engaged learnersSupportive staffStrong PSED focusTailored activitiesGood behaviour

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Key facts

Opening hours

8am until 6pm

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2004

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Sunflowers Nursery

Last inspected 17 May 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children at Sunflowers Nursery are keen and interested learners, engaging well in a wide range of activities. They benefit from a curriculum that offers plenty of choice and activities tailored to their interests, such as making bird feeders or searching for bugs. Babies and toddlers thrive in a relaxed environment, exploring and playing happily. Older children are challenged and supported to learn effectively.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders are perceptive to children's individual circumstances and life experiences, ensuring children's happiness and well-being.
  • The curriculum offers children plenty of choice, and staff's good teaching skills challenge and support all children.
  • Babies and toddlers thrive in a relaxed environment, happily playing and exploring.
  • Staff are sensitive to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's learning, developing a 'well-being room' for emotional support.
  • Staff focus closely on children's personal, social, and emotional development, helping children learn about relationships and feelings.
  • The manager is passionate and dedicated, with staff benefiting from effective support and supervision.
  • Children behave well, developing good manners and understanding rules.
  • Staff teach children about staying healthy, including dental hygiene, nutritious food, and sun protection.

Areas to develop

  • 1Strengthen the intent of activities to fully consider individual children's priorities for learning and help them to make even better progress.
  • 2Use the strategies to support children's language development more consistently across the nursery to enhance all children's communication.
Inspection #10280738 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children who are not reaching age-related expectations in their learning are supported well, with staff working closely with parents and other professionals to ensure they make progress.

Outdoor space

Children have excellent opportunities to develop their large physical skills, including climbing and balancing on equipment, and they engage in activities like searching for bugs under rocks and logs in the garden.

Inspection history

Date: February 2014

  • May 2023Good
  • September 2017Outstanding
  • May 2014Good
  • February 2014Good

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