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Universal Kids Childcare # Universal Kids Childcare Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jun 2023) · Families Matters, Cowgate & Blakelaw Childrens Centre, Blakelaw, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3PL · Newcastle upon Tyne Number of places 22 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2023 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Universal Kids Childcare, located in Blakelaw, Newcastle Upon Tyne, offers childcare on non-domestic premises for children aged 2 to 4 years. 15pm, Monday to Friday, this Outstanding-rated nursery (last inspected on 15/06/2023) is a place where children are deeply involved in their learning, displaying constant enjoyment and motivation. They have ample opportunities to explore and investigate, fostering confident learning. The nursery excels in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), providing detailed support plans, using signs and visuals, and adapting language to aid communication. Staff have even undergone Makaton training to further support children with SEND. Recognising that some children may not have gardens at home, Universal Kids Childcare provides a wealth of opportunities for outdoor play in all weathers. Children can be found jumping barefoot in puddles, noticing their footprints, making marks with mud and sticks, and painting with water on outdoor walls. Children proudly grow fruits and vegetables in the nursery garden, taking their produce to the kitchen to be cooked for their meals. The dedicated staff possess a detailed understanding of child development, crafting a curriculum that ensures every child makes the best possible progress, and the nursery was established in 2009. Parents are overwhelmingly positive about their children's experiences, noting that their children run in enthusiastically, excited for their day. What it's like Children are deeply involved in their learning, displaying constant enjoyment and motivation when they play. They have wonderful ideas and demonstrate excellent vocabularies. Children then extend their play by using planks of wood to make a 'bridge' to balance and walk across. Strong SEND support Excellent outdoor play Exceptional behaviour Effective curriculum Strong parent partnerships Dedicated staff ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours 8.30am to 3.15pm, Monday to Friday Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Universal Kids Childcare Last inspected 15 June 2023 · Melanie Vincent Safeguarding effective 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 are deeply involved in their learning, displaying constant enjoyment and motivation when they play. They have wonderful ideas and demonstrate excellent vocabularies. Children then extend their play by using planks of wood to make a 'bridge' to balance and walk across. Inspector highlights - Staff have a detailed knowledge of how children learn and develop and plan a curriculum that helps every child to make the best possible progress. - The nursery provides excellent support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). - Children's behaviour is exceptional, and they happily take turns without prompting. - Managers continually observe staff's practice to extend their knowledge and the quality of education even further. - Children have opportunities to constantly explore and investigate, which helps them to be confident learners. Inspection #10288832 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50223721) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Universal Kids Childcare Inspection date Jun 2023 Inspection no. 10288832 Lead inspector Melanie Vincent Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50223721)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY398892) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=universal-kids-childcare-ne5-3pl-ey398892) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment that their children run into this outstanding nursery very enthusiastically, excited to start their day. > Parents are overwhelming positive about their children's experiences in the nursery. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The nursery provides excellent support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff put detailed support plans in place for children with SEND. They use signs and visuals and adapt their language to help children with SEND to communicate. Staff have also attended Makaton training to support children with SEND. Outdoor space Children can choose to play and learn outdoors in all weathers. When playing in a large sit-in sandpit outside, children decide to make a 'river'. Staff recognise that some children live in flats and do not have gardens, and therefore provide children with a wealth of opportunities to be outdoors. Younger children are engrossed when jumping barefoot in puddles outdoors, noticing the marks that their footprints have left. Children make marks with mud and sticks, use their hands to mix paint in large trays and paint with water on the wall outdoors. Inspection history Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2023 Date: February 2010 - June 2023 Outstanding - November 2017 Good - November 2014 Good - February 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about Universal Kids Childcare ### Where is Universal Kids Childcare located? ### What is the capacity at Universal Kids Childcare? ### How does Universal Kids Childcare support children with SEND? ### Which funding options does Universal Kids Childcare accept? ### What outdoor space does Universal Kids Childcare have? ## About the setting Universal Kids Childcare registered in 2009 and is located in Blakelaw, Newcastle upon Tyne. It employs seven members of childcare staff, six of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The nursery opens during term time and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. 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