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Central Family Hub # Central Family Hub Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Sept 2024) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 managers Rich vocabulary development Strong love of books Excellent physical development Effective 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50258454) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Central Family Hub Inspection date Sept 2024 Inspection no. 10351137 Lead inspector Andrew Clark Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50258454)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY310670) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=kendray-worsbrough-sure-start-s70-4bd-ey310670) ## 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKtPCHDOJ91KKuZrOXL05BK_p4Bvfi1kruYPDnyiwSJQHWLlx4R=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba6) Robin Cropper a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNmMXNfWTR3RRAB!2m1!1s0x48797abfa85636d5:0x7675c8251ce070ae) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWFCuT2-l8YDvG8G0AxDS6iwNedvcqvhLQh7-CwSNBzGzDz8DMI=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Ayo Babalola a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN6bmNQVGFnEAE!2m1!1s0x48797abfa85636d5:0x7675c8251ce070ae) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWVt4c9BVa0_l9BrXenLyrFnK0acsi-aFtQZG_FT-sCF0gIZIyP=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Sarah Ani 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNscWJIc1FREAE!2m1!1s0x48797abfa85636d5:0x7675c8251ce070ae) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjV0Z-69krXZ7cjSgR9fiDWfUsdPsXqZrmEWPPqUxvMc61twAoNirg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Manu John 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURSMkxtV1dBEAE!2m1!1s0x48797abfa85636d5:0x7675c8251ce070ae) Reviews from Google for Central Family Hub. 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