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Badsworth Nursery # Badsworth Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2024) · 4.0 (4 parent reviews) · Badsworth C of E Junior & Infant School, Main Street, PONTEFRACT, WF9 1AJ · Wakefield Number of places 30 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2024 Local authority Wakefield About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Badsworth Nursery, located in Pontefract, is a welcoming early years setting that received a Good rating in its most recent Ofsted inspection on 12 January 2024. The nursery provides full day care for children aged 0 to 4 years, operating for 51 weeks of the year. The curriculum is ambitious and carefully designed to meet the diverse needs of each child, with a wide array of activities available to spark curiosity and encourage independent learning. Children are encouraged to self-select resources from accessible cabinets, fostering engagement and deeper levels of play. Staff at Badsworth Nursery are noted for their friendly and professional approach, building strong bonds with the children and demonstrating a high degree of respect for their privacy and dignity, for instance, by seeking permission before intimate care. A particular strength highlighted in the report is the nursery's sharp focus on communication and language development. Staff effectively model language, extend vocabulary through play, and celebrate children's verbal achievements on a 'word wall,' ensuring meaningful conversations. The nursery also excels in fostering independence, with children supported in tasks like handwashing, dressing, and using real porcelain crockery at mealtimes, instilling a sense of responsibility. Leaders and managers are highly effective, maintaining a clear oversight of the setting, supporting staff well-being, and continuously reflecting on areas for improvement, ensuring a high-quality early years provision. Parents frequently commend the setting, particularly for its positive impact on their children's language skills and the support provided to embed learning at home. Our ethos Badsworth Nursery focuses on fostering curiosity, independent learning, and deep engagement through self-selected resources and accessible cabinets. They prioritise communication and language development by modelling language, extending vocabulary, and celebrating achievements. The nursery also cultivates independence and responsibility by supporting children in self-care tasks and using real crockery. What it's like Children excitedly arrive at the setting and form good bonds with friendly, professional staff who show them the utmost respect. The curriculum is ambitious and tailored to varying needs, with well-planned activities that spark curiosity and allow children to self-select resources. Staff support independence in daily routines such as handwashing and mealtimes, where children use real porcelain crockery to develop responsibility. Good Ofsted rating Ambitious curriculum Strong parent partnerships Focus on communication and language Promotes independence Effective leadership ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Badsworth Nursery Inspection date Jan 2024 Inspection no. 10305326 Lead inspector Amy Whiting Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50239468)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY398418) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Badsworth C of E Junior & Infant School, Main Street, PONTEFRACT, WF9 1AJ [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.30085/53.6289/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near PONTEFRACT - [Day nurseries in PONTEFRACT](/search?q=PONTEFRACT) - [Day nurseries in Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?q=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=badsworth-nursery-wf9-1aj-ey398418) ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7:45am to 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year Term time / All Year All Year Established 2006 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Badsworth Nursery Last inspected 12 January 2024 · Amy Whiting Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children excitedly arrive at the setting and form good bonds with friendly, professional staff who show them the utmost respect. The curriculum is ambitious and tailored to varying needs, with well-planned activities that spark curiosity and allow children to self-select resources. Staff support independence in daily routines such as handwashing and mealtimes, where children use real porcelain crockery to develop responsibility. Inspector highlights - Parents are overwhelmingly complimentary about the setting and impressed with the language children use at home. - The setting places a sharp focus on children's communication and language, modelling language and extending vocabulary through play and meaningful conversations. - Staff complete swift assessments to identify and support children with additional help and needs quickly, engaging with other professionals for appropriate interventions. - Staff support children's early understanding of mathematical concepts through counting songs, object counting, and numerical routines. - Staff manage behaviour well, understanding individual strategies and intervening quickly to support turn-taking and resolve disagreements, leading to good behaviour and understanding of rules and boundaries. Areas to develop - 1 use agreed interventions more consistently to support children with SEND to help them to make even better progress in their learning and to join in with daily routines - 2 review and monitor staff deployment within the outside area to ensure all children are supported to manage and reduce risk for themselves. Inspection #10305326 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50239468) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff complete swift assessments when children first start at the setting to quickly identify any additional help and support needed. They engage with a range of other professionals to establish appropriate interventions aimed at supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Children with SEND are supported by a range of practitioners, although agreed interventions are not used consistently, which sometimes hinders their full participation in nursery activities and daily routines, impacting their progress. Outdoor space Staff immerse themselves in children's play, including playing in the mud with diggers. However, on occasions, outside, practitioners are not on hand to support young children to manage risks, such as using climbing equipment. ## Parent Reviews of Badsworth Nursery 4.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKw-5LCoUDpxT3Ti8lTmONVepTgaI6q1Ct_0tueizKgIlSdIw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Zoe Cox 2 years ago Money is more important than welfare. Shame as the staff are fantastic, it’s the management that lets the nursery down. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUROa0t1Tk5REAE!2m1!1s0x48796c6e83e40b6d:0x720271abdd9f9179) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXJQhIxAJ_siTCX_HJebcHxjsL_t-Q3mWZz_t_-KTprteuGpj2CTA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Lyndsey Waterworth 3 years ago Amazing nursery, brilliant staff with the kids. Highly recommend to anyone locally. 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