Magic Moments

OFSTED – Tuesday 27th September 2022

26th September 2022 By annabowden

We have been notified that the Nursery will receive a visit from OFSTED on Tuesday 27th September. The Lead Inspector is Kathryn McDonald, HMI. A letter to all parents/carers with further information was sent via SeeSaw.

We look forward to welcoming the inspection team to the Nursery.

Nursery-Open Afternoon 03/10/22

13th September 2022 By Admin Linda

We would love to invite prospective parents into our wonderful nursery setting on Monday 3rd October 2022.

The nursery will be open 4:30pm – 05:30pm for you to come along, look around and meet some staff.

We look forward to seeing you then.

Holiday Activities with Healthy Food – Summer 2022

18th July 2022 By annabowden

Whether it’s finding fun things for children to do, paying for extra childcare, or even just all that extra food they seem to eat, the school holidays can be a struggle for many families.

This Summer our Fun and Food programme is providing fun activities with healthy food for children and young people. Activities are provided by range of partners including schools, voluntary and community sector groups and sport and leisure services.

For information on Fun and Food activities during the Summer holidays check out www.durham.gov.uk/FunAndFood

Safety in Mind

18th July 2022 By annabowden

Here is a link to advise parents in different safety situations from the ‘child accident prevention trust’.

Parent-Pack-2022.pdf (capt.org.uk)

Brendon the Music Man!

1st April 2022 By annabowden

Here’s a little video of what we get up to in a session with Brendon the Music Man!

Musical Fun And Learning At Ox Close Nursery School (supporting phase 1 phonics). – YouTube

Virtual Tour

1st July 2021 By annabowden

Here is the link for our Virtual Tour. We hope you enjoy it.

Ox Close – New Build and Amalgamation

2nd November 2020 By annabowden

Today, we have received further information from Durham County Council about the proposed new school build and amalgamation between Ox Close Primary School and Oxclose Nursery.

Information regarding this can be found here:

https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/24473/Consultation-on-proposal-to-merge-Ox-Close-Primary-School-and-Oxclose-Nursery-School

This proposal is provisionally planned to take place from April 2024 but is subject to the current consultation period, which is to be 6 weeks, and all appropriate planning.

The consultation period starts today and below is a copy of Durham County Council’s consultation document.

Ox Close Consultation

This document invites responses and includes details of how to respond if you would like to do so. A copy of the consultation document will also appear in the news sections of the School and Nursery websites.

Even if this proposal is to become a reality, business will continue as normal at both the School and the Nursery until at least April 2024.