New Delaval Primary School Nursery

A nursery unit and provision for two-year-olds give New Delaval an early starting point within a primary school. The setting is on Delaval Gardens in Blyth, west of the town in Northumberland. Its school building opened in September 2009, with the nursery forming part of the school's provision rather than a separate setting.

Early years provision was graded Good at the Ofsted inspection on 18 and 19 June 2024. That judgement covers the school's early years phase. For parents considering the nursery, it is a relevant assessment of that phase, rather than a separate nursery inspection outcome.

Learning belongs to the Early Years Foundation Stage, or EYFS. In June 2024, staff knew the knowledge children were expected to learn, starting in early years and continuing through the school. Vocabulary was an explicit focus across subjects. For a nursery child, that puts learning new words alongside building knowledge, giving parents a useful focus for conversations about their child's learning.

Kindness starts early here. In June 2024, children were taught consideration for others from the early years onwards. Learning therefore includes how children treat other people, alongside the knowledge they acquire. It is a practical part of preparing to learn with others.

The team includes a nursery teacher and an early years practitioner, with an EYFS teacher also holding the early years lead role. That lead belongs to the senior leadership team and has designated safeguarding responsibilities. These are distinct teaching, practitioner and leadership roles within the school, placing early years within its wider management structure.

For families with concerns about special educational needs or disabilities, the school's SEND coordinator is the contact for questions or requests for extra support. Parents can telephone 01670 353255. This gives families a direct person by role to approach when they want to discuss their child's needs.

The school aims to build independence and confidence through relationships with families and support networks. It also aims to recognise each child's individuality. Those are useful priorities to discuss when considering how nursery care will fit your child.

Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place at New Delaval Primary School. Families must apply separately for Reception through the normal admissions process and meet the applicable deadline.

Treat the nursery decision and the Reception application as two separate steps. Choosing this nursery means choosing its early years provision; it should not be treated as securing your child's next school place.

Enquiries go through the school office on 01670 353255 or by email to schooladmin@newdelavalprimary.co.uk. Office hours are 8:00am to 4:00pm. These are contact hours, rather than nursery session times, so they help parents plan when to speak to the office.

The address is Delaval Gardens, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4DA. For current charges, contact the school.