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What a Hoot Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2023)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Formerly St Andrews Primary School, Albion Way, Blyth, NE24 5BW · Northumberland
Number of places
56 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
Northumberland

About this day nursery

What a Hoot Day Nursery, located in Blyth, prioritises providing flexible and high-quality childcare solutions to support working parents. Catering to children from birth to twelve years old, the nursery operates 52 weeks a year, offering both full and part-time attendance options, including a breakfast club.

The nursery prides itself on its carefully chosen and dedicated staff who strive to create a joyful and stimulating environment for all children. What a Hoot Day Nursery is Ofsted registered, ensuring adherence to statutory requirements for child care and development.

The nursery also has a robust set of policies and procedures to maintain high standards of operation. They embrace government-funded childcare schemes, aiming to maximise parents' entitlements through stretched funding across the year.

What it's like

Children are confident and happy learners at What a Hoot Day Nursery, showing a strong sense of belonging and readily approaching staff for support. They become absorbed in their learning, with activities tailored to their interests, and show pride in their achievements. Staff ensure plenty of choice and praise, while encouraging independence and positive values.

Flexible childcareGovernment funded placesExperienced staffBreakfast club

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured by age band with separate rates for under 2s and children aged 2 and over. Monday sessions in the Baby Room are charged at a lower rate than Tuesday to Friday sessions. Parents can choose between full day, mid-session, half-day, and hourly booking options.

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Full-time and term-time only contracts are available.
  • A non-refundable £50 deposit is required to secure hours over and above funded entitlement.
  • Late collection fees are £10.00 for the first 15 minutes, with a half-session fee applying thereafter.
  • Lunches and teas are charged at £3.50 per meal.
  • A 5% sibling discount is available.
  • Additional hours outside of standard sessions are charged at £10.00 per hour.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 6:00pm, 52 weeks a year (excluding bank holidays and half days on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve)

Food

Meals included in paid full day, half day, and mid sessions. Lunches and teas £3.50 per meal (not included in 15/30-hour funding).

Age range

0-12 years

Session types

Full day, Mid session, Half day session

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for What a Hoot Day Nursery

Last inspected 1 June 2023

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are confident and happy learners at What a Hoot Day Nursery, showing a strong sense of belonging and readily approaching staff for support. They become absorbed in their learning, with activities tailored to their interests, and show pride in their achievements. Staff ensure plenty of choice and praise, while encouraging independence and positive values.

Inspector highlights

  • Learning is fun and children have plenty of choice in activities.
  • Staff support all children's learning very well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
  • Children are fluent and articulate talkers, with staff supporting their language development effectively.
  • The manager's positive approach inspires staff and leads to consistent improvements.
  • Additional funding is used extremely well to support eligible children, particularly those with SEND.

Areas to develop

  • 1help children more consistently to remember and understand what has been taught before moving them on to new learning.
Inspection #10288997 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

bounce through the door every day

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Overall, staff support all children's learning very well, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Additional funding is used extremely well to support eligible children, particularly children with SEND. For example, higher staff-to-child ratios and specialised resources help to ensure that all children can access the curriculum and that their care needs are met well.

Outdoor space

Pre-school children eagerly investigate the wild flowers in the garden, looking up facts about what they find in books and on the internet. The inspector observed the quality of education across the nursery rooms and outdoors, and assessed its impact on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of What a Hoot Day Nursery

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Inspection history

Date: September 2014

  • November 2017Good
  • September 2014Good

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