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Witton Gilbert Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2021)
·Witton Gilbert County School, Sacriston Lane, Durham, DH7 6TF · Durham
Number of places
18 places
Age range
3–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2021
Local authority
Durham

About this day nursery

Witton Gilbert Nursery, situated within Witton Gilbert Primary School, offers early years education for 3 and 4-year-olds. The nursery boasts a refurbished room and dedicated outdoor areas, enabling flexible indoor and outdoor learning experiences.

Operating under the guidelines of Development Matters in the Early Years Foundation Stage, the nursery was rated "Good" by OFSTED in December 2021. Children are enrolled starting the term after their third birthday, provided vacancies are available.

They offer both 15 and 30 hours of nursery education, with specific session times catering to both part-time and extended care. Parents can place their child's details on a waiting list during the academic year that the child turns two, and will be contacted the term before their child is due to start to arrange visits and share information.

What it's like

Children are happy and feel secure in the warm and friendly environment, easily engaging in chosen activities. They have close relationships with staff and peers, playing collaboratively and showing kindness. Children persevere with tasks and demonstrate a positive 'can-do' attitude.

OFSTED "Good" ratingDedicated outdoor spacePart of Witton Gilbert Primary School

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday in term time. Sessions are from 8am to 4pm.

Waitlist

Waiting list available for children turning 2 years old.

Age range

3-4 years old

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2019

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Witton Gilbert Nursery

Last inspected 6 December 2021 · Claire Crumpton

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 happy and feel secure in the warm and friendly environment, easily engaging in chosen activities. They have close relationships with staff and peers, playing collaboratively and showing kindness. Children persevere with tasks and demonstrate a positive 'can-do' attitude.

Inspector highlights

  • The nursery has a strong key-person system in place, helping children settle quickly and form strong bonds with staff.
  • Staff place a strong focus on children's personal, social and emotional development following the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Language development is a strong focus at the nursery, with staff supporting it particularly well through initiatives like a "word of the week" and sign language.
  • Children learn about the wider world through activities like weekly well-being walks, exploring nature and observing the nursery's pet fish.
  • Home visits for all children before they start promote their well-being and provide a smooth transition between home and nursery.

Areas to develop

  • 1focus more precisely on what children need to learn in order to challenge and extend their learning
  • 2strengthen support, coaching and training opportunities for staff in order to raise the quality of education to the highest level.
Inspection #10214318 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities with dedication. Secure partnerships with outside professionals further support children's good progress.

Outdoor space

Children help their friends who are struggling to put on their shoes ready for outdoor play. They build on what they already know as they help each other to fasten their laces. Staff take the children on a weekly well-being walk. They stomp in streams, learn about animal habitats and 'trip trap' over bridges.

Inspection history

Date: December 2021

  • January 2022Good
  • December 2021Good

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