2Nd Home Childcare Ltd@Chowdene
Chowdene Family Hub, Waverley Road, Gateshead, NE9 7TU
Provider type
Nursery
Capacity
37 children
Key details
Capacity
37 places
Ofsted Inspection Summary
2Nd Home Childcare Ltd@Chowdene was inspected by Ofsted on 24 September 2025 and received an overall rating of Good. In their report, inspectors noted: "Children enter the setting happily and are welcomed into a calm and friendly environment. Their strong relationships with staff mean that they settle quickly and feel comfortable and safe in the environment. Children start the day with a short group time and enjoy singing welcome songs together."
Key strengths
- Staff understand children's individual needs and abilities and adapt routines to meet them.
- Staff have high expectations for children with SEND.
- Overall, children are well supported to develop independence and self-care skills, particularly those approaching school age.
- Staff work hard to involve parents in their children's learning and development, for example by sharing regular updates and advice to support learning at home.
- Staff work well with other professionals and have strong links with the local school.
Areas for improvement
- Extend opportunities for children new to nursery to build more swiftly on their independence skills
- Embed the strengths in teaching across the team to help all children to benefit more consistently from approaches that deepen and extend their learning.
This summary is extracted from the official Ofsted inspection report. Read the full report for complete information.
Location
Chowdene Family Hub, Waverley Road, Gateshead, NE9 7TU
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