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The Play Hut | Ofsted Reports, Fees, Reviews (2025)
The Play Hut
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The Play Hut
- Nursery
- Darlington DL1 3BL
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Diverse Books and Toys: Children choose items from the basket. They clap along to rhymes and begin to develop social skills.
Indoor and Outdoor Facilities: Children benefit from plenty of opportunities to have fresh air outdoors and develop their physical skills.
Activities: Staff help children to build secure foundations for future learning and know their individual learning needs.
Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children show enjoyment, enthusiasm, and excitement in their learning. Staff know them well and use this knowledge to prepare activities which reflect children's interests and broaden their experiences.
Communication: Parents say that they are very happy with the quality of communication they receive about their children.
Community Building: Parents and families of children who are new to the setting attend settling-in visits in the nursery. This has had a positive impact on children's emotional well-being and they settle in quickly.
Programs and Resources: Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported effectively.
Staff Training: Staff benefit from regular training which is specific to the needs of the children they work with.
Welcoming and Professional Staff: Parents describe the manager as 'hands on' and 'dedicated'. Staff say that they feel happy in their role.
Safeguarding Training: Staff have a robust knowledge of child protection and safeguarding issues.
Play and Learning Integration: Older children choose to draw, read and play mathematical games with winter themes.
Transition to Primary School: Older children are well prepared for the next stages in their learning, such as school.
Child Safety Management: Staff regularly complete risk assessments for indoor and outdoor areas. They teach children basic safety rules as they play, which helps to increase their awareness of risk.
Children's Safety and Security: Children benefit from continuity of care and some complete learning tasks at home.
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The Play Hut is a Nursery, Nursery located in County Durham, North East.
This nursery accepts children from 0-11 years old.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
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