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Yellow Wellies # Yellow Wellies in Bishop Auckland Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2023) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · 9 Kensington, Cockton Hill Road, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 6HX · Durham Number of places 100 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2023 Local authority Durham About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Yellow Wellies offers high-quality childcare and early education across its nurseries in Durham, Bishop Auckland, and Hebburn. The nursery focuses on providing a happy, clean, and stimulating environment with highly qualified staff dedicated to nurturing each child's individuality. They strongly emphasise outdoor learning, with qualified forest school practitioners and engaging outdoor spaces that encourage exploration and discovery of the natural world. Children are given the freedom to investigate, learn about mini-beasts, and even grow their own fruits and vegetables. The nursery aims to give children the best start in life, fostering confidence and self-esteem. Our ethos Yellow Wellies strongly emphasises outdoor learning, with qualified forest school practitioners and engaging outdoor spaces that encourage exploration and discovery of the natural world. They provide a happy, clean, and stimulating environment that nurtures each child's individuality, aiming to foster confidence and self-esteem. What it's like Children enjoy their time at this welcoming nursery and develop a strong sense of belonging with their key person. Staff are kind and caring, supporting children's emotional well-being and good behaviour. Children are motivated to learn and engage in activities that build on their existing knowledge and develop new skills. High-quality care and education Individualised approach to childcare Strong emphasis on outdoor learning Forest School practitioners Focus on natural world exploration ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 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. ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and one week at Christmas Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Yellow Wellies Last inspected 27 March 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 enjoy their time at this welcoming nursery and develop a strong sense of belonging with their key person. Staff are kind and caring, supporting children's emotional well-being and good behaviour. Children are motivated to learn and engage in activities that build on their existing knowledge and develop new skills. Inspector highlights - The new owners and managers have a strong drive to improve the quality of the nursery and have made many positive changes. - Staff interact well with children, encouraging them to keep trying, ask questions, and posing challenges. - The curriculum is planned and organised effectively, with clear learning intentions. - The experienced SENCo provides swift support for children with special educational needs, working with staff, parents, and external professionals. - Partnerships with parents are a strength, with highly complimentary feedback about staff support for the whole family. Areas to develop - 1 continue to implement the curriculum with even more precision, to sequence and build the knowledge and skills that children need to acquire - 2 enrich opportunities for children to learn about similarities and differences between themselves and others in their communities, as well as different cultures. Inspection #10238829 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50215767) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Yellow Wellies Inspection date Mar 2023 Inspection no. 10238829 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50215767)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2587403) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://yellowwellies.co.uk/) 9 Kensington, Cockton Hill Road, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 6HX [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.67787/54.65242/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near BISHOP AUCKLAND - [Day nurseries in BISHOP AUCKLAND](/search?q=BISHOP+AUCKLAND) - [Day nurseries in North East](/search?q=North+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=yellow-wellies-dl14-6hx-2587403) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents say that staff support the whole family, not just their children. > Parents comment that staff foster children's love of books at home. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The new owners and current managers have made changes that are having a positive impact on the care and learning of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The experienced special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) acts swiftly to provide extra support, funding, and works with staff, parents, and external professionals to create individual plans and small-group times. Outdoor space Children play in a calm learning environment, inside and outdoors. Older children spend time outside recreating an Easter egg hunt and hide pretend eggs all around the garden. ## Parent Reviews of Yellow Wellies 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKL-GbQRkeSMPbn96s1EG3Zfda-dLQs5w6eZKrsnrMGcMLT6A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Leeanne Bainbridge 8 years ago Our little girl has just left today, she attended here for 2 years. The staff are absolutely amazing, nothing is too much trouble for them. Always friendly, supportive and understanding. The nursery is so welcoming with plenty to do. I would recommend this nursery to anyone! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURnbHNhOTR3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487e8266b543d6d9:0xd18c6f9cf062aacc) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKy7H-TLpqhwQw3r4slbRzE3vs6qvR5Bbq-PvzL2UruXITrPg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Edward Hutchinson a year ago My grandson was shown around the Nursery. I attended with his dad & mother, we were very impressed by what we saw. My grandson is there now & enjoying every minute of it. I would recommend the Nursery to anyone.👌👍 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNuOXFTSC1RRRAB!2m1!1s0x487e8266b543d6d9:0xd18c6f9cf062aacc) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUBeToUKeS-YJZ_SzXkiuXUSRdT5F4h7DLTK2H6kjUOMPlKCbW_=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Gracie P a month ago Generally the best nursery ever. My son loves it. The staff are amazing and so kind and caring. My son comes home smiling everyday. They really do take good care of the kids and are so gentle with them. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tZNFZFcERURjluVFZnd1VFNXFkRFpxU0ZGUVUxRRAB!2m1!1s0x487e8266b543d6d9:0xd18c6f9cf062aacc) Reviews from Google for Yellow Wellies. 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