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£62/day*
Shotley Bridge Nursery School Ltd
36-38 Derwent Street, Blackhill, Consett, County Durham, DH8 8LY, United Kingdom
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 98 Limited spaces
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Nurseries in Consett
Consett is a north west County Durham town overlooking the Derwent Valley, with communities such as Blackhill, Delves Lane and Templetown around the town centre. Its identity was shaped by the former Consett Steel Works, while substantial regeneration and new housing have transformed parts of the town since the works closed. Consett is centred on the DH8 postcode district, with funded early years childcare administered by Durham County Council.
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1
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£186/week
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Nursery questions in Consett
What postcode covers nurseries in Consett?
DH8 is the main postcode district for Consett and also extends into nearby communities such as Shotley Bridge and Medomsley. Checking the full address can help distinguish settings within Consett itself from those further outside the town.
How much funded childcare can Consett families receive?
All 3 and 4 year olds can receive 15 funded hours a week. Eligible working families can receive up to 30 funded hours a week from 9 months old until school age, normally equivalent to 1,140 hours a year.
Can some 2 year olds receive funded childcare without the working parent entitlement?
Yes. Some 2 year olds receiving additional forms of support qualify for a separate 15 hour entitlement, even when their parents do not qualify through the working parent scheme.
When can my child start using working parent funded hours?
The entitlement normally starts from 1 January, 1 April or 1 September after both your child has reached the qualifying age and you have a valid eligibility code.
Can funded childcare be stretched across more weeks?
Yes, where the provider offers this arrangement. Rather than using the entitlement over 38 weeks, families can take fewer funded hours each week across more of the year.
Should I enquire early if I need particular nursery days?
Yes. Funding eligibility does not guarantee that a particular Consett nursery will have space on your preferred weekdays, full day sessions or start and finish times. Families needing a baby place or a fixed working pattern may benefit from looking ahead.
What extra costs can still apply with funded childcare?
Providers can charge separately for optional items such as meals, nappies, sun cream, trips or additional private hours. These charges cannot be made a compulsory condition of accessing the funded place.
Can I use funded hours with more than one childcare provider?
Yes. Funded childcare can be divided between eligible settings, which can help families combine a nursery with another provider where one setting does not cover the whole working week.
What additional support is available if my child has SEND?
Durham operates a banded early years SEND support funding system to help settings support children with additional needs. Eligible children receiving Disability Living Allowance and accessing funded early education can also attract £975 a year in Disability Access Fund during 2026 to 2027 for their nominated provider.