Bishop Auckland College Nursery

We offer ‘30 hours childcare for working parents’. 

We offer quality childcare for children aged from 3 months old up to 5 years old.

All staff are fully qualified and hold an up-to-date first aid certificate. Within our setting all children are seen as unique and their individual needs are catered for as part of our service to families. We accept 2 year old play and learn funding and also the 30 hour entitlement.

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
Evening
Session information
Monday to Friday 8.00am - 5.30pm

Who to contact

Contact name
Sarah Shepherd
Contact position
Nursery Deputy Manager
Telephone
01388 443 123
E-mail
nursery@bacoll.ac.uk
Website
Bishop Auckland College Nursery

Where to go

Name
Bishop Auckland College
Address
Woodhouse Lane
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
Postcode
DL14 6JZ

Other details

Cost description
Please contact nursery for further information.
Age range
3 months - 5 years

Availability

Childcare availability
Closed bank holidays
Free 3/4 yr places
Yes
Free 2 yr places
Yes
Will be providing 30 hours
Yes

Special provisions

Wheelchair access
Yes - Wheelchair accessible.
Cultural provisions
Yes - We are an inclusive Nursery.
Special diets
Yes - Medical certificate required.
Special needs access
Yes

Other details

School drop off/collection
Last Ofsted inspection grade
Good
Ofsted report
View the latest Ofsted inspection report

Local Offer

Local Offer description

We welcome all children whatever their individual needs and will endeavour to provide a caring and happy atmosphere in an inclusive setting. We strive to develop inclusive practices through offering services to meet the diverse needs of the community.

To successfully achieve inclusion, we value each person’s individuality. We will endeavour to build strong relationships whilst working in partnership with parents/carers and other professionals.

Staff are experienced in working with children with a variety of specific needs and are supported through supervision and appropriate training with all members of staff being offered the opportunity to update training regularly.

Children are admitted according to the Inclusion Policy while acknowledging that, in the best interests of the children, additional resources may have to be sought and reasonable adjustments made prior to admittance of children with specific needs.

Our nursery is suitable for wheelchair access and has discrete nappy changing areas.

Additional specialised equipment and resources can be sought from external agencies.

Contact name
Sarah Shepherd
Contact telephone
01388 443 123
Contact email
sarah.shepherd@bacoll.ac.uk

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?

Staff will observe and assess children in line with the expected developmental milestones. Following the identification of any SEND staff will liase with the SENCo of the nursery and a discussion will be arranged with parents. Staff and parents will work closely together to support the child's developmental needs. The SENCo will ensure all necessary paperworkk is complete and over time any referrals are made to the relevant professionals.

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

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

The curriculum within the nursery will be adapted to meet the needs of each individual child. If the child has a specific need then this will be considered and the environment adapted to meet this need. Each child has a keyworker and they will work closely with the SENCo to adapt the curriculum and promote Inclusive Practice.

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 nursery has a small sensory room for children to access. Some of the staff have also worked with speech and language therapist to support this aspect of development. The SENCo also attends regular meetings to gather information around training opportunities which staff could access as part of their professional development.

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?

The nursery will work closely with the other setting to exchange information in preparation for the child transitioning. It is encouraged for a face to face meeting to take place with the professionals involved to discuss what is needed for the child to transition smoothly. Also staff will visit the new setting with the child so information can be shared and also to comfort the child if needed until confidence builds.

Disclaimer

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Address: Woodhouse Lane  Bishop Auckland  County Durham

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