Food
All meals are freshly prepared, using nutritious ingredients to provide the energy children need to play, learn, and develop. We cater to a variety of dietary needs, ensuring every child receives the best possible nutrition.
Tynemouth Nursery at Battle Hill
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Feb 2023)
Number of places
37 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2023
Local authority
North Tyneside
About this day nursery
Tynemouth Nursery at Battle Hill offers comprehensive childcare services for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. Located in Wallsend, the nursery provides a warm, friendly, and homely atmosphere within spacious grounds, including an inviting outdoor garden specifically designed for babies.
Conveniently situated on the Tyne Met College site, it offers easy access from Battle Hill Drive and the Coast Road, along with ample on-site parking for smooth drop-offs and collections. The nursery prides itself on fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can flourish during their crucial early years.
They offer freshly prepared, healthy meals that cater to various dietary needs, promoting good eating habits and supporting overall development. The curriculum is child-centred, balancing structured activities with free play to inspire curiosity and a love for learning.
Experienced staff create engaging, age-appropriate experiences, focusing on key areas such as communication, physical development, and social skills. Modern, well-equipped facilities, including cosy reading corners and vibrant outdoor play areas, ensure children have diverse settings to explore, learn, and grow.
The nursery is committed to supporting families and offers funded nursery places for eligible children aged 9 months to 4 years.
What it's like
Children benefit from superb relationships with staff at this very inclusive and friendly nursery. They form close bonds with staff, who are caring, conscientious and kind. Staff plan excellent support for children's personal, social and emotional development.
Homely EnvironmentSpacious Outdoor AreasChild-Centred CurriculumHealthy Meals
Pricing & funding
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)
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
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Opening hours
Mon-Fri 07:30-18:00
Age range
6 weeks – 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Staff
12
Established
2004
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Tynemouth Nursery at Battle Hill
Last inspected 22 February 2023 · Julie Foers
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 benefit from superb relationships with staff at this very inclusive and friendly nursery. They form close bonds with staff, who are caring, conscientious and kind. Staff plan excellent support for children's personal, social and emotional development.
Inspector highlights
- The highly qualified staff team model new skills and provide clear instructions to help embed and extend children's learning.
- Staff provide excellent support for children's developing communication and language skills.
- Staff plan exciting and stimulating activities that help instil in children a love of books and storytelling.
- There is excellent support for children's physical development.
- Staff provide excellent support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Inspection #10276467 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
very inclusive' and that staff are 'Gassionate and kind
parents praise the excellent systems for communication and say they cannot fault the level of care their children receive
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff provide excellent support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The nursery's special educational needs coordinator has achieved a qualification in this area and is fully committed to her role.
Outdoor space
Children enjoy fresh air as they stretch on a climbing frame and balance on planks, tyres and crates in the nursery's enclosed garden. The inspector viewed the indoor and outdoor space used by the nursery.
Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2023
Date: March 2014
- February 2023Outstanding
- July 2017Good
- March 2014Good
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