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Welcome to Ovingham And District Under 5s

Your Nursery

Our goal at Ovingham And District Under 5s is to prepare children for the next stage of their lives through the development of motor abilities, thinking skills and healthy interactions with their peers. Keep reading to learn more!

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About Ovingham And District Under 5s

A Place to Shine

With our progressive and holistic early childhood education philosophy, we understand that each child has unique needs and interests. We provide the environment and tools your child needs to thrive to the best of their abilities.

When we expose children to different environments and various learning experiences, we allow them to explore their self-awareness and gain a sense of the world around them. Once they leave Ovingham And District Under 5s, they’re fully prepared for the next stage of their young lives.

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Annual Report

The 2023 Annual Report prepared by the Chair of the nursery Committee and Nursery Manager is available by following the link below.

Learning

Activities throughout the day are planned to meet the needs of both children and families following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework. We focus on building on the strengths of each child, taking advantage of every teachable moment.

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Outdoor Play

Our outdoor area has been perfect for the children to enjoy the outdoors and enjoy nature. If you have specific questions about day-to-day activities or the program timeline, simply get in touch - one of our team members will be happy to help.

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Imaginative Play

Our children are exposed to a range of activities throughout the day. As well as planned activities to focus on particular areas of development we give our children freedom to unleash their creative side. This may be creating artwork and making keepsakes to take home or using their imagination in play with peers.

Ofsted Rated 'Good'
December 2023

Ofsted is the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills. We are proud to announce in our previous inspection we were awarded a 'Good' rating. The full report is available by clicking on the Ofsted logo - the summary of the report is as follows;

  • Children have fun and are eager to learn at this friendly and welcoming setting. They form strong bonds with staff, who are caring and kind. Staff know children well and plan a wide range of activities that excite and interest them..

  • There is a strong focus on children playing outdoors and exploring nature. Children benefit from fresh air and exercise daily in the nursery garden and woodland area. Staff place an emphasis on children's personal, social and emotional development.​

  • Children benefit from rich opportunities to develop their coordination and different ways of using their hands. They fill and empty containers with sand and water. Children explore with dough and make marks with stamps, chalks and crayons.

  • Staff work closely with teachers at the neighbouring school. This helps them to help to develop consistent support for children as they move on to the next stage of their learning. 

  • Parents speak highly of the setting. They praise the manager and staff team, who they say are supportive, friendly and approachable. Parents comment positively on the variety of activities on offer for their children. They say they feel well informed and that their children are settled, happy and love coming to the setting. 

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Contact Us

c/o First School, Ovingham, Prudhoe NE42 6DE, UK

01661 833347

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Vacancy: Committee Member

We are recruiting for a volunteer Fundraising Officer to join our enthusiastic and committed team. For more information and how to apply please click the role description below

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