Area avg from
£66/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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Outstanding nurseries
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Funded childcare
1
100% offer funding
Total nurseries
1
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1When was your child born?
Age: 2 yearsFree hours are available.
2Are you working?
Each working parent needs to earn at least £2,643.68 over 3 months, and under £100,000 a year.
3How much time at nursery?
Days a week
5
Hours a day
10
4What does the nursery charge?
About £62 a day for 10 hours. None of the nurseries in Consett list a price yet, so this is Toddle's typical day rate
You'd pay about
£754a month
£9,052 a year after your free hours
- Nursery fees
- £1,343
- Free hours (30 a week)
- −£589
- You pay
- £754
Doesn't include meals, nappies or trips. Most nurseries charge for these separately.
You could get 30 free hours a week.
They end when your child starts reception, around September 2029.
Why isn't it lower in the holidays?
38 weeks free hours: £124/wk 14 weeks full fee: £310/wk
Free hours cover 38 term-time weeks. Many nurseries can spread them across the year instead. Ask yours.
Only going term time? Your cost will be lower. Ask your nursery for their term dates.
Estimate only. England. Based on GOV.UK figures, checked 20 October 2026.
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How to Apply for Funded Childcare in Consett?
The nursery postcode districts currently represented on this page map to Durham County Council. Your home postcode determines which council handles your application.
Visit Durham County CouncilPostcodes: DH8
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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.