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Lanefields Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2022)
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3.8(4 parent reviews) ·28 Smithy Lane, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, HD8 9DE · Kirklees
Number of places
58 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2022
Local authority
Kirklees

About this day nursery

Lanefields Day Nursery, established in 1996 in Huddersfield, provides childcare for children aged 0-5 years. The nursery operates year-round, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm.

The setting received a \"Good\" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on July 5, 2022. Children of all ages and abilities are described as settled, confident, and happy, engaging excitedly in carefully planned activities.

Staff are proactive in supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), demonstrating a passion for equality and implementing effective systems to meet diverse family needs. The curriculum fosters good physical development, with children confidently exploring movement in musical activities and navigating obstacles like bicycles outdoors.

The inspector noted children respond positively to staff using non-verbal communication, including body language and sign language.

What it's like

Children of all ages and abilities are settled, confident and happy at the setting. They excitedly engage in activities that staff carefully plan for them. Staff consistently use non-verbal communication, such as body language and sign language, which all children respond positively to.

Good Ofsted rating0-5 years age rangeAll-year provisionDedicated SEND supportStrong parent partnershipsOutdoor physical play opportunities

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

1996

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Lanefields Day Nursery

Last inspected 5 July 2022 · Eileen Grimes

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 of all ages and abilities are settled, confident and happy at the setting. They excitedly engage in activities that staff carefully plan for them. Staff consistently use non-verbal communication, such as body language and sign language, which all children respond positively to.

Inspector highlights

  • Children of all ages and abilities are settled, confident and happy at the setting.
  • Staff have high expectations of what every child can achieve and make effective use of individual children's observations and assessments.
  • Staff support children's language and communication very well, and children are becoming confident talkers.
  • Partnerships with parents are excellent, and parents are made to feel valued and welcome.
  • Leaders and managers are very reflective of practice and are passionate about equality.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to better recognise and make more effective use of learning opportunities to extend and challenge children's learning
  • 2improve the organisation of groups times with the youngest children to allow them to concentrate without interruptions.
Inspection #10117584 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

They cannot commend the staff enough that they are kept well informed about every aspect of their child's care and education

Children thrive and make excellent progress as the learning is personalised to each child.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders and managers are passionate about equality and have effective systems in place to meet the needs of all children and families.

Outdoor space

Children develop good physical skills by confidently learning about different ways to move their bodies in musical activities and building and negotiating obstacles, such as when riding on bicycles.

Parent Reviews of Lanefields Day Nursery

3.8
(4)
A S
8 years ago

Both of our children have been here. They loved it and grew so much thanks to their help. You'll never see eye to eye with everyone, but here it is well within the normal boundaries of tolerance. I would recommend it for your nursery care.

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Vikki Lawton
5 years ago

My little one has just started and loves it!

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Inspection history

Date: November 2011

  • July 2022Good
  • August 2013Outstanding
  • November 2011Outstanding

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