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Selby Cottage earns Outstanding rating

  • Aug 18, 2025
  • 1 min read

A County Durham childcare centre is celebrating after being rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
Councillor Cathy Hunt, Durham County Council’s cabinet member for children and young people’s services, with staff and children at Selby Cottage childcare centre

A County Durham childcare centre is celebrating after being rated Outstanding by Ofsted.


Selby Cottage Childcare Centre, in Chester-le-Street, received the top grade following its latest inspection, with inspectors praising passionate staff, inspiring leadership and its safe, welcoming environment.


The centre, run by Durham County Council, was commended for offering a wide range of engaging activities, from a mud kitchen and allotment to visits to swimming pools, forest schools and community hubs.


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