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Central Family Hub

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Sept 2024)
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4.3(4 parent reviews) ·Central Family Hub, Overdale Avenue, BARNSLEY, S70 4BD · Barnsley
Number of places
33 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2024
Local authority
Barnsley

About this day nursery

30 pm during term time, caring for children aged 2 to 4 years. The nursery received an Outstanding rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 10th September 2024.

Children make excellent progress from their individual starting points, preparing them exceptionally well for school. Staff build strong bonds with families through home visits and induction activities, laying a secure foundation for learning.

The curriculum is systematic and well-planned, fostering happiness, independence, and confidence in communication. " The nursery provides highly effective support, including for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), identifying and addressing learning gaps promptly in collaboration with professionals such as early help and speech and language therapists.

Children also develop their small-muscle control through activities like spreading butter on crackers or carrying ladlefuls of "potions," promoting their health, well-being, and physical skills. Parents commend the staff's dedication to their children's development, the guidance they receive, and the nursery's strong recommendation.

What it's like

Children make excellent progress from their individual starting points in development during their time at this inspiring nursery. They are very well prepared for the next stage of their educational journey, including preparing to start school. Staff set high expectations for all children in their care through a systematic and well-planned curriculum, building strong bonds with children and their families through supportive home visits and induction activities.

Highly ambitious managersRich vocabulary developmentStrong love of booksExcellent physical developmentEffective SEND support

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8.30am until 4.30pm

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2005

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Central Family Hub

Last inspected 10 September 2024 · Andrew Clark

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children make excellent progress from their individual starting points in development during their time at this inspiring nursery. They are very well prepared for the next stage of their educational journey, including preparing to start school. Staff set high expectations for all children in their care through a systematic and well-planned curriculum, building strong bonds with children and their families through supportive home visits and induction activities.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff provide highly effective support to children with SEND and many who may be vulnerable and need further support.
  • Managers are highly ambitious to ensure that every child makes the very best possible progress and instil staff with passion and purpose.
  • Staff develop children's speaking and listening skills well, skilfully planning to introduce a rich vocabulary.
  • Staff strongly encourage children to develop a love of books, identifying a core of songs, rhymes and stories that motivate and engage them.
  • Children develop their health, well-being and physical skills extremely well, progressing from simple activities to challenging obstacle courses and developing small-muscle control.
Inspection #10351137 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents warmly appreciate staff's commitment to their children's positive development and welcome the guidance and constant support they receive.

Parents have many opportunities to share children's reading and learn the value of books through specific projects and workshops.

Parents very strongly recommend the nursery.

Parents welcome the warm and sensitive nature of all staff.

Parents appreciate the robust support they receive to address any concerns they may have about their children's development and well-being.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), learn to be happy, independent and confident communicators. Staff provide highly effective support to children with SEND and many who may be vulnerable, identifying gaps in learning early and acting promptly to address them, working closely with other professionals such as early help, inclusion teams, and speech and language therapists.

Outdoor space

Two- and three-year-old children build on their language skills as they talk about the 'ingredients' for the 'warm' or 'cold' pink and yellow potions they create in the outdoor kitchen. Staff introduce new words, such as 'expanding' and 'melting', as children add foam to the mixtures.

Parent Reviews of Central Family Hub

4.3
(4)

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Inspection history

Date: August 2011

  • September 2024Outstanding
  • October 2018Outstanding
  • July 2013Good
  • August 2011Good

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