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Cliffe House Day Nursery in Leeds

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2022)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Breary Rise, Bramhope, LEEDS, LS16 9AL · Leeds
Number of places
36 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2022
Local authority
Leeds

About this day nursery

The staff team, known for their sensitivity and ability to make children feel safe, creates a welcoming and language-rich environment both indoors and outdoors. Children are happy and motivated to learn, developing patience, responsibility, and independence through daily routines and activities.

The curriculum is thoughtfully planned to prepare children for a smooth transition to school, with a strong focus on communication and independence skills. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive targeted support from their key person, particularly those with speech and language delay, ensuring they make good progress alongside their peers.

Outdoor learning is a key feature, with activities designed to develop physical skills, such as weaving through tyres, balancing on beams, and navigating bicycles and scooters. Staff also use spontaneous moments to introduce mathematical concepts, like counting backwards from 10 before jumping from a platform.

Parents speak highly of the nursery, particularly appreciating the thorough induction process and their confidence that staff know their children well. The nursery also provides funded early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children.

What it's like

Children are happy and motivated to learn in this welcoming setting. They feel safe and are supported by sensitive staff. Children learn patience, responsibility, and benefit from an environment rich in language, both indoors and outdoors.

Welcoming environmentGood SEND supportStrong physical developmentRich language environmentCommunity engagementSchool readiness-for-school curriculum

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2012

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Cliffe House Day Nursery

Last inspected 31 October 2022 · Aimee Hill

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 are happy and motivated to learn in this welcoming setting. They feel safe and are supported by sensitive staff. Children learn patience, responsibility, and benefit from an environment rich in language, both indoors and outdoors.

Inspector highlights

  • Managers have a good understanding of what and how they want children to learn, focusing on skills for a smooth transition to school.
  • Staff support children to develop their physical skills through various activities, leading to good progress in their physical development.
  • Staff use spontaneous opportunities to teach mathematical concepts and language, helping children develop their mathematical skills and knowledge.
  • Children are provided with a wide range of opportunities to learn about their community, fostering a sense of belonging.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported with targeted and individualised help, enabling them to make good progress.

Areas to develop

  • 1provide more opportunities for children to test out their own answers and to think more independently
  • 2enhance existing supervision sessions for staff to discuss their learning and development needs and strengths so as to identify further coaching and mentoring opportunities.
Inspection #10258553 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak highly of the setting.

They are particularly complimentary of the thorough induction for children when they first start at the setting.

they feel confident that staff know their children well.

Parents agree that their children are well prepared for starting school.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. For example, children who have significant speech and language delay have targeted support and individual time with their key person. This is helping children with SEND to make good progress alongside their peers.

Outdoor space

Staff introduce new words both indoors and outdoors, such as "spinning" and "swaying" while pushing children on a tyre swing. Staff support children to develop their physical skills, including weaving in and out of tyres, balancing on wooden beams, and navigating twists and turns on bicycles and scooters. They count backwards from 10 with children as they prepare to jump from a platform outdoors.

Parent Reviews of Cliffe House Day Nursery

5.0
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Inspection history

Date: October 2012

  • October 2022Good
  • January 2017Outstanding
  • October 2012Good

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