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Bargates Children's Centre # Bargates Children's Centre Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (May 2023) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · The Bargates, Leominster, HR6 8QS · Herefordshire Number of places 111 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2023 Local authority Herefordshire 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 Bargates Children's Centre, located in Leominster, offers an outstanding early years provision for children aged 0 to 4 years. The nursery creates an exciting and happy environment where children are eager to participate in thoughtfully planned play opportunities. Staff demonstrate exceptional knowledge of child development, allowing them to provide appropriate challenges and support, leading to excellent progress across all areas of development. The curriculum is play-based, with a strong vision and ethos implemented successfully for all children. Communication and language skills are fostered through rich interactions, using a wide range of descriptive words and encouraging mathematical thinking. Children's physical development is supported through varied resources and self-built structures, and independence is nurtured as they master self-help skills. The leadership team is inspirational, highly qualified, and experienced, providing excellent support for staff through regular supervision, appraisals, and professional development opportunities. The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is exceptional, with individualised support and prompt action to access external resources. The nursery maintains excellent partnerships with parents, offering information sessions on child development, and collaborates effectively with external agencies such as community nurses. Children learn about their community through visits to local libraries and care homes, and are taught about healthy living and the natural world through practical activities. Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff demonstrating an excellent understanding of their roles and responsibilities. Our ethos The nursery follows a play-based curriculum with a strong vision and ethos, fostering children's eagerness to learn through thoughtfully planned play opportunities. They focus on developing communication and language through rich interactions, supporting physical development, and nurturing independence. The nursery is committed to providing individualised support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and actively involves parents and the community in the children's learning. What it's like Children are excited and happy as they arrive at this nursery, relishing thoughtfully planned, exciting, and appealing play opportunities. They are highly motivated and eager to join in, forming strong and secure relationships with staff that help them settle quickly. Children make excellent progress across all areas of development due to staff's extensive knowledge, understanding of children, and ability to offer appropriate challenges. Outstanding quality of education Inspirational leadership Exceptional SEND support Excellent parent partnerships Strong child development focus Varied physical play ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Bargates Children's Centre Inspection date May 2023 Inspection no. 10280718 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50219542)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/223498) 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 The Bargates, Leominster, HR6 8QS [© 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#/-2.74689/52.22694/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Leominster - [Day nurseries in Leominster](/search?q=Leominster) - [Day nurseries in West Midlands](/search?q=West+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=bargates-children-s-centre-hr6-8qs-223498) ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Bargates Children's Centre Last inspected 3 May 2023 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children are excited and happy as they arrive at this nursery, relishing thoughtfully planned, exciting, and appealing play opportunities. They are highly motivated and eager to join in, forming strong and secure relationships with staff that help them settle quickly. Children make excellent progress across all areas of development due to staff's extensive knowledge, understanding of children, and ability to offer appropriate challenges. Inspector highlights - Leadership in this nursery is inspirational, with highly qualified and experienced leaders ensuring a strong vision and clear ethos are threaded through the play-based curriculum. - Staff have a deep knowledge of child development, using it effectively to assess children's abilities and plan for progress. - The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is exceptional, with knowledgeable staff providing individualised and effective support. - Parent partnerships are excellent, with strong two-way communication and information sessions benefiting parents. - Leaders and staff maintain excellent partnerships with external agencies and provide children with diverse community experiences. Inspection #10280718 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50219542) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is exceptional. Staff are extremely knowledgeable about children's needs, supporting realistic, focused next steps seamlessly in play. Individualised support, such as short intervention sessions and specifically planned invitations to play, are very effective and ensure that all children are included. Children receive the targeted support they need to help them make swift progress, particularly where there are concerns about progress. Leaders act quickly to get the support children need. Outdoor space Children develop their physical skills very well because staff provide carefully thought-out opportunities and a wide variety of resources for them. They climb, balance and crawl over, through and on top of complex structures they have built themselves using tyres, crates and planks. ## Parent Reviews of Bargates Children's Centre 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJnhnUxwbEO_-BsyeexMtxk_3ZcNzAgCBLoygM_-5wLC2WRUw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) The Bauers Nick 10 years ago In one word - Brilliant. My daughter has been with Bargates fro the age of 3 months to date (just turned two). They offer long hours with covers my office work hours perfectly, with dedicated staff who do a fabulous job. They do a range of activities with the children to help development and communication skills. They offer a hot, home cooked lunch for the children, and a freshly prepared tea, all prepared by a dedicated cook on site. They also give you a report book which details your childs progress and milestones, with photo's. Overall a fabulous nursery that I can't recommend highly enough. 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