Opening hours
Mon - Fri 7:30 - 18:00 (Closed Sat, Sun, Bank Holidays)
Greyfell Academy
Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2022)
Number of places
34 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2022
Local authority
Kirklees
About this day nursery
Greyfell Academy, established in 2003, provides comprehensive full-time and part-time day care and preschool education for children aged newborn to five years. Located on the A635 in Shepley, between the Sovereign Public House and New Mill, the academy is set within an acre of rural landscape.
This includes a secure garden with extensive wooded areas and large patios tailored for each age group, promoting outdoor learning and exploration. The facility boasts convenient parking, ensuring the safe arrival and departure of children, parents, and staff.
Greyfell Academy is registered to care for up to 80 children, overseen by a team of qualified and registered staff selected for their dedication, experience, and commitment to early childhood care. The academy prioritises a safe, stimulating, and welcoming environment indoors and outdoors, fostering curiosity and critical thinking.
They emphasise strong partnerships with parents and carers and uphold the wellbeing of both children and staff as paramount, adhering to robust policies and procedures covering safeguarding, special educational needs, and parental involvement.
Our ethos
Greyfell Academy fosters curiosity and critical thinking by prioritising a safe, stimulating, and welcoming environment that encourages outdoor learning and exploration. They emphasise strong partnerships with parents and carers, and uphold the wellbeing of both children and staff as paramount.
What it's like
Children feel safe and secure at this nursery and build positive relationships with the staff who care for them. They are eager to learn and explore the wide range of activities provided for them. Children benefit from a language rich environment and enjoy taking part in whole-group singing sessions.
Established since 2003Extensive outdoor learning environmentStrong parent partnershipsExperienced and qualified staff
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)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.
Key facts
Age range
0-5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2003
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Greyfell Academy
Last inspected 21 April 2022 · Aimee Hill
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 feel safe and secure at this nursery and build positive relationships with the staff who care for them. They are eager to learn and explore the wide range of activities provided for them. Children benefit from a language rich environment and enjoy taking part in whole-group singing sessions.
Inspector highlights
- Managers have a good understanding of how young children learn and ensure effective key-person system.
- Staff support children to develop a wide range of vocabulary, introducing complex words during activities.
- Children enjoy physical play in the vast outdoor spaces and have regular opportunities to be active.
- Careful consideration is given to support children to develop their independence.
- Partnership with parents is a real strength of the nursery, with excellent communication and support.
Areas to develop
- 1ensure children are given the time to answer questions being asked of them to enable children to process what is being asked
- 2consider how questioning skills of staff can be enhanced to provide children with opportunities to problem solve and think critically.
Inspection #10237060 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents say that they feel well supported by the staff at the nursery.
They say that all staff know their children well and meet their needs consistently.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported by their key person. Staff work in close partnership with parents and outside agencies to ensure they understand children's needs.
Outdoor space
Children enjoy physical play in the vast outdoor spaces. All children have regular opportunities to be active and play outdoors. They enjoy running up and down hills and hopping on logs. Younger children push wheeled toys to help develop their balance.
Inspection history
Date: August 2009
- April 2022Good
- February 2013Outstanding
- August 2009Outstanding
Frequently asked about Greyfell Academy
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