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Hopscotch Tuel Lane

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2023)
·Community Room, Tuel Lane, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2ND · Calderdale
Number of places
16 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2023
Local authority
Calderdale

About this day nursery

Hopscotch Tuel Lane Ltd Playgroup provides childcare services for children aged two and a half to five years. It operates from a community room in Sowerby Bridge.

The playgroup offers funded places for eligible children and also provides out-of-school care. They are committed to inclusivity, with wheelchair access, special needs provisions including easy access doors and toilet facilities, and a willingness to discuss individual care requirements with families.

The curriculum is designed to be culturally sensitive, acknowledging and incorporating various religious festivals. While only snacks are served, the playgroup can accommodate dietary restrictions, allergies, and religious preferences.

They currently have immediate vacancies and encourage interested families to contact them directly for more information. The playgroup is managed by Anne Fieldhouse and was rated "Good" in its most recent Ofsted inspection on November 28, 2023.

What it's like

Children receive a warm welcome and a calm, nurturing environment, feeling safe and secure. They demonstrate good behaviour, confidence in exploration, and a positive attitude towards learning. This leads to a positive sense of belonging and strong personal, social, and emotional development.

Offers funded placesAccommodates special dietary needsCulturally sensitive curriculumWheelchair accessibleOut-of-school care

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged on a session, daily, or lunch basis. The nursery offers rates for individual sessions and full days, with a separate charge for lunch.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday: 09:00 - 15:00

Age range

2 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Waitlist

Has immediate vacancies

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Hopscotch Tuel Lane

Last inspected 28 November 2023

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 receive a warm welcome and a calm, nurturing environment, feeling safe and secure. They demonstrate good behaviour, confidence in exploration, and a positive attitude towards learning. This leads to a positive sense of belonging and strong personal, social, and emotional development.

Inspector highlights

  • Managers and staff plan a well-balanced and effectively sequenced curriculum.
  • Staff support children to develop their mathematics skills, introducing positional language and concepts of size.
  • Staff provide healthy and balanced snacks, meeting dietary needs and promoting good hygiene.
  • Partnerships with parents are effective, with parents reporting good progress in social and independence skills.
  • The manager has built positive links with staff at the local primary school to support children's transition.

Areas to develop

  • 1build on staff interactions with children to make sure children are given enough time to think and respond to questions and during discussions.
Inspection #10308169 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

children have made good progress in their social and independence skills.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children particularly enjoy being outside, where they use sweeping brushes and water to make patterns on the pavement. Staff help children to understand how their bodies work, teaching them the importance of rest after running and drinking water to rehydrate.

Inspection history

Date: June 2014

  • November 2023Good
  • March 2018Good
  • June 2014Good

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