Usworth Colliery Nursery School
Local authority nursery nursery school in Washington (Sunderland).
Location
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At Usworth Colliery Nursery School, the vision for our children is to; We acknowledge that the best learners need to be happy, curious and confident, so we put our children's wellbeing at the centre. We do this through a nurturing approach and encourage children to be resilient and know that they are valued.
Our children are the next generation of scientists, architects, engineers, doctors, leaders and entrepreneurs. This all starts at an early age through enabling them to be creative problem solvers through leading their own learning supported by attentive adults. The confidence to communicate is the key to life, we aim to give our children the best start to this journey.
We know there is more to communication than the spoken word, so we encourage our children to be fantastic listeners, able to share their feelings and ideas and connect with others. Experience the awe and wonder of the world.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 108749
- Type
- Local authority nursery school
- Phase
- Nursery
- Ages
- 2 to 4
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Constituency
- Washington and Gateshead South
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (6 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Nora Waugh | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Denise Kilner | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Helen Albert | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Gillian Lowery | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Rev Bethany McNeeley | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Rebecca Mastrangelo | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Graham Rochester Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Sarah Collins Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Sarah Richards Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2025 |
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