Little Owls New Bewerley

Little Owls New Bewerley has an “Outstanding” Ofsted Rating

Little Owls New Bewerley is an inclusive centre and is located within New Bewerley Community School. The centre has developed good links with the school and we are currently delivering joint initiatives to support the children and families, e.g. Opera North, Transitions and Moderation training.

At Little Owls New Bewerley we focus on supporting children’s social and emotional development by working closely with the teachers who support the centre.  Children make consistently high rates of progress from starting points.

The centre has extensive skills and knowledge to support children with SEND, staff work closely with agencies involved in children’s care to offer dedicated and tailored provision.

The centre provides freshly cooked meals and snacks which meet individual dietary requirements.

The centre can also offer support to access children’s centre services including debt advice, counselling and family support.

We are Mind Mate accredited and Breast feeding friendly.

SEND Offer

Children who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities are superbly well supported by staff at the nursery.  The Senco has extensive knowledge and the staff team work closely with other agencies involved in children’s care to offer dedicated and tailored provision e.g. Stars, DAHIT, CDT and VIT.

Here is what Ofsted says about us:

“Managers at the nursery are dedicated, knowledgeable and ambitious.  They strive for excellence and constantly reflect on and refine the quality of provision offered.” – Ofsted

“Children’s social skills and emotional development flourish in this extremely nurturing environment. Staff are extremely welcoming to children and parents alike.” – Ofsted

“Staff are inspirational teachers.  They deliver ground breaking small-group sessions for children which focus on developing core-muscle strength as a precursor to writing. Staff regularly share their skills with colleagues from other nurseries and settings, who visit to observe and learn from what is being offered”  – Ofsted

“Mealtimes are exceptionally well managed.  Children understand the routines and calmly enjoy their delicious home-cooked meals.” – Ofsted