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Childcare@sandal # Childcare@sandal Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2024) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · 255 Barnsley Road, Wakefield, WF1 5NU · Wakefield Number of places 49 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 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 Sandal Primary School and Nursery, nestled in Wakefield, provides a nurturing and engaging educational journey for children from their early years through primary school. The institution aims to foster a supportive environment where young minds can flourish, encouraging both academic and personal growth. They offer a diverse curriculum encompassing various subjects, always with a child-centred approach. The school also actively engages with the community, supporting various charities and providing resources for families. With a focus on holistic development, Sandal Primary School and Nursery strives to equip children with the skills and confidence needed to succeed in their educational path and beyond. Our ethos The nursery focuses on holistic development, aiming to foster a supportive environment that encourages academic and personal growth, with a child-centred approach. What it's like Leaders have worked hard since the last inspection to ensure that they implement a curriculum that helps children to build on what they already know and can do. The key person system has been strengthened to ensure that all staff know children's needs and what they are learning next. Staff build positive and nurturing relationships with all children so that feel safe and secure. Primary School Nursery ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.sandalprimaryschool.co.uk/mint-coffee-mornings) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating Last inspected 30 September 2024 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 Leaders have worked hard since the last inspection to ensure that they implement a curriculum that helps children to build on what they already know and can do. The key person system has been strengthened to ensure that all staff know children's needs and what they are learning next. Staff build positive and nurturing relationships with all children so that feel safe and secure. Inspector highlights - Staff support children to develop a love of books from an early age. - Children develop their fine motor skills through various activities. - Pre-school children enjoy taking part in yoga sessions that help their physical development and understanding of how their bodies work. - Staff model learning for children, helping them to learn new skills and develop confidence. - Managers evaluate practice well and support staff wellbeing. Areas to develop - 1 continue to develop individual coaching and supervision arrangements for all staff to strengthen practise and ensure consistency across the whole team - 2 strengthen communication and partnerships with parents so that they can support their children's learning even further at home. Inspection #10325884 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50260311) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Childcare@sandal Inspection date Sept 2024 Inspection no. 10325884 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50260311)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477043) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=childcare-sandal-wf1-5nu-ey477043) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Managers ensure that staff have good support to help them to meet the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), so that all children make good progress from their starting points. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK7JBYcQh6sODtW6v0ebtcgQyzXai5eWiq_MYpHJEezMUkRDQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Susan Roche 2 years ago I lived at sandal hall as a child [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNsaHZ5ZVZREAE!2m1!1s0x4879665c2dd00001:0x7efa1dabfccf2d5a) Reviews from Google for Childcare@sandal. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=9149658217474633050&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024 Date: September 2014 - September 2024 Good - November 2023 Requires improvement - February 2018 Good - September 2014 Good ## Frequently asked about Childcare@sandal ### How can Childcare@sandal be contacted? ### What is the address of Childcare@sandal? ### What outdoor provision does Childcare@sandal have? ### How does Childcare@sandal support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Wakefield Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Childcare@sandal. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### New Life Pre-School Daycare Centre Wakefield · WF1 1DL 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/new-life-pre-school-daycare-centre-wf1-1dl-322039) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.1 mi ### Wakefield Day Nursery Wakefield · WF1 1DL ](/nursery/wakefield-day-nursery-wf1-1dl-2849908) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.2 mi ### Toybox Private Nursery Wakefield · WF1 1DD 4.9(28 reviews) ](/nursery/toybox-private-nursery-ltd-wf1-1dd-2721001) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Little Learners Lawefield Wakefield · WF2 8ST 1.8(5 reviews) ](/nursery/little-learners-lawefield-wf2-8st-ey542862) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.5 mi ### Cliff Hill Day Nursery Wakefield · WF1 2DJ ](/nursery/cliff-hill-day-nursery-wf1-2dj-2552787) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.6 mi ### Future Einsteins College Grove Wakefield · WF1 3RZ ](/nursery/future-einsteins-college-grove-wf1-3rz-ey336523) [See all nurseries in Wakefield →](/search?q=Wakefield) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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