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Stepping Stones Day Nursery and Pre-School
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Stepping Stones Day Nursery and Pre-School
- Primary
- Seaham SR7 0HW
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for children | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Children rapidly grow in self-esteem and independence, excelling in communication and literacy skills.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum supports excellent progress in learning, preparing children very well for school.
Areas Needing Improvement: Expand children's knowledge of the wider world and shared values across different cultures.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Older children use mathematical language appropriately to describe and measure achievements.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff make accurate assessments and share them swiftly with parents for continuity in learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Children are confident communicators who show respect for others and take turns.
Support for SEND Pupils: All children, including those receiving additional funding, make excellent progress in their learning.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff assess and minimize risks effectively, ensuring children's safety indoors and outdoors.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff frequently check for adequate adult supervision, adapting care to meet individual needs.
Parent Feedback: Parents repeatedly praise the high quality and variety of food, along with children's progress.
Parental Involvement: Parents receive key information quickly and are involved in supporting continuity in children's learning.
Extracurricular Activities: Children enjoy a variety of safe woodland experiences like building dens and using a fire pit.
Outdoor Facilities: Exciting indoor and outdoor play areas support exploring and adventurous activities.
Teacher Engagement: Staff include highly experienced and skilled teachers who inspire high levels of achievement.
Impact on Student Progress: Children of all ages flourish, making excellent progress in their learning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Less experienced staff are coached and supported to reach higher levels of practice.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The manager reviews staff practice and ensures innovative approaches to teaching are implemented.
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About Us
Stepping Stones Day Nursery and Pre-School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 200 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 30 : 1.
At this school, 83% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | - |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 30.6 | 24.1 | 25.2 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 110 | 108 | 107 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 110 | 99 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 83% | 57.35% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% | 7.35% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 5.4 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 5.3 | Well Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
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 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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 |
Students Teachers
30 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Stepping Stones Day Nursery and Pre-School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
