Opening hours
08:00–17:00
Monday–Friday
Open beyond term time · holiday care offered
The provider publishes closures for bank holidays and one week at Christmas and in summer.
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Pennywell Early Years Centre
Sunderland, SR4 9AXEarly yearsAges 0–5Full day care
Ofsted early years
Outstanding
30 Jun 2022
Registered places
72
Official figure includes estimates
Setting type
Full day care
Ofsted provider classification
Age range
0–5 years
On the Early Years Register
About Pennywell Early Years Centre
Pennywell Early Years Centre is a full day care setting in Sunderland, North East, for children aged 0 to 5. Published data records 72 registered places. The provider is on the Ofsted Early Years Register.
The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Outstanding (30 Jun 2022).
Ofsted registration and inspection fields come from the official childcare provider release. Fees, funded-place delivery and availability must be confirmed with the setting. How Classpot uses published data.
Key Details
Ofsted early years record
Status
Active
Registered
29 May 2003
Latest visit
30 Jun 2022
Safeguarding standardsYes
Overall effectivenessOutstanding
Source: Ofsted childcare providers and inspections management information. Registration and inspection data can change between releases.
Practical information from Pennywell Early Years Centre
Fees
Under-three session · Under 3£7.50/hour
Age-three-plus session · Age 3+£6.50/hour
A voluntary daily snack contribution is published separately and is not included in the hourly values shown here.
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Funded hours participation
Eligible 2-year-oldsOffered
Universal 15 hoursOffered
Working parents 30 hoursOffered
The provider publishes funded places for eligible children and working-parent placements from nine months to age four.
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SEND and inclusion
Support available: Yes
SENCO or inclusion lead: Yes
The provider publishes a named SENDCo and Inclusion Manager and describes support for a range of additional needs.
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These details come from the nursery's published information. Operational details can change, so confirm current fees, availability and funded-hours terms directly with the provider.
Distance and walking access
Pennywell Early Years Centre
Approximate nursery point: centre of postcode SR4 9AX
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Funded childcare and statutory ratios
England-wide rules — not confirmation that this nursery offers a place or a particular session pattern.
Government-funded hours
15 hours for every 3- and 4-year-old
570 hours a year, normally 15 hours a week over 38 weeks, from the term after the third birthday.
Up to 30 hours for eligible working families
1,140 hours a year from the term after a child turns 9 months until school age. Eligibility must be checked and reconfirmed.
15 hours for some 2-year-olds
A separate entitlement applies to eligible children receiving additional support, including certain benefits or disability support.
A provider may stretch hours over more weeks and may charge separately for meals, nappies, extra hours or activities. Ask for a written schedule showing funded hours and optional extras.
EYFS minimum adult-to-child ratios
Under 21 : 3at least 1 adult for every 3 children
Age 21 : 5at least 1 adult for every 5 children
Age 3+1 : 8usual group-based minimum
Age 3+1 : 13only in qualifying Level 6-led provision
These are statutory minimums, not the nursery's actual staffing level. Ask for the normal ratio in your child's room, how breaks are covered and which qualifications are counted.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pennywell Early Years Centre
Pennywell Early Years Centre has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.