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Shining Stars

Ofsted: GoodNursery

Denton Community Association, Slatyford Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2UQ

Provider type

Nursery

Capacity

15 children

Key details

Capacity

15 places

Ofsted Inspection Summary

Shining Stars was inspected by Ofsted on 4 September 2025 and received an overall rating of Good. In their report, inspectors noted: "Children eagerly skip through the door each morning and are greeted with warmth. They form strong bonds with the familiar, caring staff. This positive start to the day reflects the pre-school's commitment to nurturing a sense of belonging and emotional well-being."

Key strengths

  • Mathematics is strong within the curriculum.
  • Children enjoy playing in nursery and staff join in with their activities, which helps to make children feel supported and included.
  • There is strong support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • The pre-school actively supports children's understanding of diversity.
  • Staff are quick to step in and stop minor disagreements between children, which keeps everyone safe and calm.

Areas for improvement

  • give children more encouragement to communicate and work together during play
  • help children to talk about their feelings and understand the impact of their behaviour.
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Location

Denton Community Association, Slatyford Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2UQ

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