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Cullingworth Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2022)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Lodge Street, Cullingworth, Bradford, BD13 5HB · Bradford
Number of places
40 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2022
Local authority
Bradford

About this day nursery

Cullingworth Pre-School, a charitable organisation established in 1971, is deeply rooted in the Cullingworth village community, welcoming diverse families. The pre-school has maintained a "Good" Ofsted rating, underscoring its commitment to quality early childhood education.

With an emphasis on learning through play, the curriculum is guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. The pre-school prides itself on exceptional staff retention, with some members having dedicated over two decades to the institution, ensuring consistency and a wealth of experience for the children.

The staff are continuously engaged in professional development, acquiring new skills to enrich the educational experience. A parental management committee actively supports the pre-school, including significant contributions to fundraising efforts.

The pre-school offers a variety of sessions including a breakfast club, morning and afternoon sessions, full-day care, and an after-school club.

Our ethos

Cullingworth Pre-School emphasises learning through play, guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. They value consistency and experience, as shown by their exceptional staff retention and commitment to professional development.

What it's like

The pre-school is highly valued and forms an important part of the local community. Children are eager to attend and thrive, learning to care for others and showing a strong sense of fairness. Staff provide consistent nurturing care, helping children settle quickly and develop warm, trusting relationships.

Charity-runLearning through playExperienced staffCommunity-focused

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Breakfast Club: 07:30 – 09:00; Morning: 09:00 – 12:00; Afternoon: 12:30 – 15:30; All Day: 09:00 – 15:00; Afterschool Club: 15:00 – 17:30

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Cullingworth Pre-School

Last inspected 15 March 2022

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

The pre-school is highly valued and forms an important part of the local community. Children are eager to attend and thrive, learning to care for others and showing a strong sense of fairness. Staff provide consistent nurturing care, helping children settle quickly and develop warm, trusting relationships.

Inspector highlights

  • The pre-school is welcoming to all children and inclusive.
  • Staff provide children with special educational needs and/or disabilities with individually tailored support.
  • Children are imaginative and creative, using recycled resources and developing good hand control.
  • Staff support children's language development well, introducing interesting words and encouraging articulate speech.
  • Children spend plenty of time learning outdoors, challenging their physical capabilities and learning to grow food.
  • Parents speak very highly of the pre-school and are pleased with the progress their children make.

Areas to develop

  • 1ensure that staff consistently give children the time they need to plan and think about their responses to the questions that staff ask
  • 2strengthen support for the manager to help further enhance learning and development experiences for children.
Inspection #10206585 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak very highly of the pre-school and are pleased with the progress their children make. They highly recommend the pre-school and state that staff 'go over and above' to support their children.

Parents also find the play sessions for parents 'really beneficial' as they help them to understand how play supports their children's learning.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The manager and staff are ambitious for all children. They provide children with special educational needs and/or disabilities with individually tailored support to help them to develop skills and knowledge. Staff use a wide range of strategies, such as the 'attention bucket', to help children to take turns. Staff work very closely with other professionals to help children make progress. The pre-school supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

Children spend plenty of time learning outdoors. They are very well motivated and show high levels of energy as they enthusiastically run up and down the hill in the garden. Children challenge their physical capabilities and learn to balance on the wooden planks.

Parent Reviews of Cullingworth Pre-School

5.0
(1)
Vin Norman
a year ago

Wonderful preschool, 2 of our kids have been here, couldn't ask for a better place. Lovely staff and setting. A real gem of Cullingworth

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

15 March 2022

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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