Oxhill Nursery School, Stanley

We offer 30 hours childcare for working parents onsite and in partnership with local childminders.

Happiness, adventure, excitement, rich learning, creative thinking, caring staff, active outdoor play, making friends, building confidence, gaining independence... If these things are important to your child, then Oxhill Nursery is the place to come!

Welcome to our School. Our large, well-resourced nursery provides high quality early learning for children aged 2-4 years, between 8.00am and 4.00pm. The Victorian building is very spacious, and we benefit from having a range of areas and spaces which are used for a variety of purposes.  

Our highly experienced and qualified staff stimulate children’s interest and natural curiosity through a range of well planned, interesting, imaginative activities for the children in a stimulating environment both indoors and out.

Our large outdoor area is accessed in all weathers, to enhance the children’s learning in all areas of their development. Here children are encouraged to access a wide range of good quality play equipment, including:

  • static climbing frame
  • large sunken sand pit
  • wildlife area
  • garden
  • wheeled toys

We have recently added a gardening area to grow vegetables and a mud kitchen.    

We are an inclusive school where children with special educational needs are fully integrated in all aspects of nursery life.

Our building is accessible to both adults and children with a range of disabilities and children with special educational needs are encouraged to access all activities provided.     

We offer a range of extended services to meet the needs of busy families. You are most welcome to visit the nursery at any time and see for yourself how we provide the best possible start in education for the children entrusted to our care.

To find out more about help with childcare costs please visit www.durham.gov.uk/childcarecosts

When is it on?

Time of day
Morning
Afternoon
Session information
School is open 8.00am - 4.00pm
Free 15 hours: 8.45am - 2.45pm for two and a half days (pre-school)
Free 30 hours: 8.30am - 2.30pm
Free 15 hours for eligible two year olds - mornings or afternoons

Who to contact

Contact name
Julia Watson
Contact position
Headteacher
Telephone
01207 232 266
E-mail
oxhillnursery@durhamlearning.net
Website
Oxhill Nursery School

Where to go

Address
Oxhill
Stanley
County Durham
Postcode
DH9 7LR

Other details

Cost description
£5.50 per hour for fee paying parents
Age range
2 - 5 years
Related links
Ofsted reports

Availability

Childcare availability
Closed bank holidays
Before school
Term time
After school
Free 3/4 yr places
Yes
Free 2 yr places
Yes
Will be providing 30 hours
Yes
30 Hours Partner Details (These are details of any other childcare provider(s) that this provider will work with to offer the 30 hours entitlement)
We provide 30 hour places for working parents, please ask for further details, apply for your code from the Childcare choices website.

Special provisions

Wheelchair access
No
Cultural provisions
No
Special diets
No

Vacancy details

Immediate vacancies?
Yes
Other information
Please ring the office on 01207 232 266 for current spaces. (Updated 4 October 2023)

Local Offer

Local Offer description

We are a fully inclusive school, with highly qualified and experienced staff to cater for the needs of all children. Level access to the building all classrooms and garden areas.

Contact name
Miss J Watson
Contact telephone
01207 232 266
Contact email
oxhillnursery@durhamlearning.net
Links
SEND at Oxhill

How does the early year's provision identify and assess children with special educational needs and disabilities?

How does the early year's provision identify and assess children with special educational needs and disabilities?
  • Work in partnership with parents/carers. Detailed information about a child is taken from parents when their child begins nursery.
  • We have regular parent meetings and take into account any concerns raised by Parents. We pride ourselves on having an ‘open door policy’ where at any point parents can talk to staff.
  • Consult and liase with external agencies. We work closely with Speech and Language, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Educational Psychology, Health Visitors and One Point Staff.
  • Children are assessed against Birth to Five framework and marked as ‘growing’ their skills or ‘showing’ they skills. If smaller units of progress need to be tracked, the Nursery uses The Early Years Development Journal where appropriate.
  • Use observations from key people and other members of the staff team.
  • Use Short Notes which are shared and discussed with parents.

How will the curriculum be matched to meet children's developmental needs?

How will the curriculum be matched to meet children's developmental needs?

We believe that inclusive education means supporting all pupils to learn, contribute and participate in all aspects of school life alongside their peers. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage which includes a range of additional opportunities to enrich the experiences of our children. Our curriculum also includes the social aspects that are essential for life-long learning, personal growth and development of independence.

At times and when it is felt appropriate, modifications to the curriculum may be implemented. To successfully match pupil ability to the curriculum there are some actions we may take to achieve this:

  • Help all pupils achieve to the best of their abilities, despite any difficulty or disability they may have.
  • Modify language presented to children by using visual prompts so instructions can be easily understood.
  • Provide visual timetables to children so daily routines can be understood.
  • Modify the curriculum/provision to meet individual needs, for example using additional resources to support joining in with group activities or quiet spaces to support listening and attention.
  • Ensure that teaching staff are aware of and sensitive to the needs of all pupils, through sharing good practice in staff meeting times and regular recall and review meetings.
  • Offer additional resources/facilities to develop children’s interests and aptitudes and gain maximum access to the curriculum at an appropriate level.
  • To make suitable provision for children with SEND to fully develop their abilities, interests and aptitudes and gain maximum access to the curriculum. Children with high needs can be provided with their own box of resources for example a sensory box to support sensory or emotional needs.
  • We understand that children learn and develop in different ways. Teachers and nursery practitioners recognise this and use different teaching styles, resources and plan different levels of work in the nursery to cater for the various ways children learn.

What specialist services and expertise are available at or accessed by the early years setting?

What specialist services and expertise are available at or accessed by the early years setting?

The school enjoys good working relationships with a wide range of people who provide services to children with SEND and their families.

The external specialists may:

  • Act in an advisory capacity
  • Extend expertise of school staff
  • Provide additional assessment
  • Support a child directly
  • Suggest statutory assessment is advisable
  • Consult with all parties involved with the child

These include:

  • Durham County Council Local Offer
  • Durham SEND Information, Advice and Support Service
  • Educational Psychology Consultants
  • Speech & Language Consultants
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Paediatrician
  • Early Years Team

What training have the staff supporting children with SEND had, or are having?

What training have the staff supporting children with SEND had, or are having?

Our SENCO’s are:

Julia Watson, holds the National Award for SENCO’s qualification.

Cheryl Lindoe and Hayley Dawson hold NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award for SENCO’s in Early Years

How accessible is the early years setting environment? (indoors/outdoors)

How accessible is the early years setting environment? (indoors/outdoors)

Level access to the building, all classrooms and outdoor area.

How will the early years provision prepare and support my child(ren's) transition to their next educational establishment?

How will the early years provision prepare and support my child(ren's) transition to their next educational establishment?

We arrange extra support and visits for pupils with SEN, in liaison with their chosen primary school. The Headteacher / SENDCO or key person can accompany parents and children during these visits. Staff from feeder schools are invited to spend time in our nursery to ensure that relationships are built within an environment in which the child feels comfortable. Meetings with the primary school staff, families and nursery staff will be arranged to ensure that transition is as smooth as possible and that important information about the child is discussed and understood.

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