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Westoe Village Kindergarten # Westoe Village Kindergarten Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Apr 2022) · St George's Avenue, South Shields, NE34 6ET · South Tyneside Number of places 67 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Apr 2022 Local authority South Tyneside About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Westoe Village Kindergarten is an Ofsted-rated "Outstanding" nursery located on St. George's Grove in South Shields. Drawing on over 20 years of experience from its sister nurseries, it is dedicated to providing high-quality childcare for children in South Tyneside. The kindergarten aims to foster happiness, freedom, guidance, and kindness in children, supporting them in reaching their full potential within a safe, stimulating, and caring environment. The curriculum emphasises learning through play and exploration. The nursery is committed to promoting healthy lifestyles and prepares all meals freshly on-site. Westoe Village Kindergarten proudly offers funded childcare options for eligible 2-4 year olds, including 30 hours per week for 38 weeks of the year. The team is dedicated to continuous improvement, building on their consistent "Outstanding" Ofsted ratings. Our ethos The kindergarten aims to foster happiness, freedom, guidance, and kindness in children, supporting them in reaching their full potential. The curriculum emphasises learning through play and exploration. What it's like Children thrive in this welcoming, inviting and stimulating nursery, arriving happily and eager to explore and learn. Staff plan a nurturing environment, promoting a child-led approach that enables children to feel safe and secure, settle quickly, and make their own play choices from a variety of interesting experiences. Children are curious, engaged, polite, kind, and respectful, forming strong bonds with staff that foster independence and confidence in exploring their environment. Ofsted Outstanding Freshly prepared meals Funded childcare available ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 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. [Request pricing →](https://www.westoevillagekindergarten.co.uk/funding.html) ## Key facts Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Westoe Village Kindergarten Inspection date Apr 2022 Inspection no. 10220328 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50185636)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY392863) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=westoe-village-kindergarten-ne34-6et-ey392863) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Westoe Village Kindergarten Last inspected 25 April 2022 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 thrive in this welcoming, inviting and stimulating nursery, arriving happily and eager to explore and learn. Staff plan a nurturing environment, promoting a child-led approach that enables children to feel safe and secure, settle quickly, and make their own play choices from a variety of interesting experiences. Children are curious, engaged, polite, kind, and respectful, forming strong bonds with staff that foster independence and confidence in exploring their environment. Inspector highlights - The provision is outstanding. - Support for children with SEND is superb. Staff quickly identify if children need extra support with their learning and take swift action. - The curriculum for children is highly ambitious, providing excellent first-hand experiences to help children learn about their local community and the wider world. - Staff carefully plan and organise the rooms to boost children's physical skills, allowing independent movement from inside to outside. - The management team and staff work in strong partnership with parents, keeping them fully informed of their child's learning and progress. Inspection #10220328 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50185636) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Support for children with SEND is superb. Staff quickly identify if children need extra support with their learning. They take swift action and account of information they exchange with other professionals and parents, to ensure that children receive targeted support. For example, staff have implemented language programmes in partnership with speech and language teams. Outdoor space In all areas of the nursery, children are able to move independently from inside to outside. The inspector observed the quality of education during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. Inspection history Date: January 2014 - April 2022 Outstanding - October 2016 Outstanding - January 2014 Good ## Frequently asked about Westoe Village Kindergarten ### What outdoor space does Westoe Village Kindergarten have? ### Is Westoe Village Kindergarten a private nursery? ### What is the age range at Westoe Village Kindergarten? ### How is the staff team described at Westoe Village Kindergarten? ### How are meals handled at Westoe Village Kindergarten? ## Nearby day nurseries in South Shields Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Westoe Village Kindergarten. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.5 mi ### Stanleys at Riverside South Shields · NE33 4JT ](/nursery/stanleys-at-riverside-ne33-4jt-ey332276) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 mi ### West Park Kindergarten South Shields · NE33 4LB 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/west-park-kindergarten-ne33-4lb-ey305369) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 mi ### Whizz Kids Childcare South Shields · NE33 2SP ](/nursery/whizz-kids-childcare-ne33-2sp-ey487934) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Ashfield Nursery & ELC South Shields · NE33 4RT ](/nursery/ashfield-nursery-elc-ne33-4rt-ey217674) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Beach Hill Nursery South Shields · NE33 2QT ](/nursery/beach-hill-nursery-ne33-2qt-ey331620) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Nurserytime South Shields · NE33 2QT ](/nursery/nurserytime-ne33-2qt-2625144) [See all nurseries in South Shields →](/search?q=South+Shields) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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