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Leap Ahead @ Nunsthorpe # Leap Ahead @ Nunsthorpe Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Feb 2023) · Pinewood Crescent, Grimsby, DN33 1RJ · North East Lincolnshire Number of places 33 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Feb 2023 Local authority North East Lincolnshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Leap Ahead @ Nunsthorpe, established in 2015 in Grimsby, offers an outstanding early years provision for children aged 2 to 5 years, operating all year round. The nursery is celebrated for exciting children and igniting their love for exploration, with staff consistently extending thinking through engaging questions and prompts. Children are highly motivated, eager to learn, and demonstrate excellent behaviour, showing respect for resources, peers, and adults. The curriculum is progressive, fostering outstanding development in communication and language skills, with staff modelling language and encouraging experimentation. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive exceptional support, making very good progress through meticulous planning and strong partnerships with external professionals, and their families are fully included. Outdoor learning is a key feature, with funding used to provide appropriate clothing, allowing children to experience and enjoy being outside in all weathers, fostering independence and problem-solving skills. What it's like Leap Ahead @ Nunsthorpe excites children and ignites their love for exploration. They are highly motivated to learn and understand more about the world around them. Staff consistently extend children's thinking through their questions and prompts. Outstanding leadership Highly motivated children Excellent communication skills Strong SEND support Positive parent feedback Enthusiastic staff ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://homenicom.co.uk/area/north-east-lincolnshire/crime-rate) ## Key facts Age range 0-4 Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating Last inspected 10 February 2023 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 Leap Ahead @ Nunsthorpe excites children and ignites their love for exploration. They are highly motivated to learn and understand more about the world around them. Staff consistently extend children's thinking through their questions and prompts. Inspector highlights - Children are highly motivated to learn and understand more about the world around them. - Effective practice is evident throughout the setting, with leaders sharing their ethos with staff. - Children make excellent progress with their communication and language skills. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are highly supported by staff to make very good progress. - Parents and grandparents are highly complimentary about the setting, staff and management. Inspection #10229761 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50212302) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Leap Ahead @ Nunsthorpe Inspection date Feb 2023 Inspection no. 10229761 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50212302)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495611) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=leap-ahead-nunsthorpe-dn33-1rj-ey495611) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are highly supported by staff to make very good progress in their learning. Their families are fully included, which creates a holistic approach to their development. Children make high rates of progress due to the meticulous planning and strong partnership working with external professionals. Outdoor space Children climb on a bench outside and shout 'I am the king of the castle', helping their friends to climb and join them. Leaders use funding well to enhance opportunities for children, providing outdoor clothing so children can experience being outside in all weathers. Inspection history Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2023 Date: February 2017 - February 2023 Outstanding - February 2017 Good ## Frequently asked about Leap Ahead @ Nunsthorpe ### What is Leap Ahead @ Nunsthorpe's Ofsted rating? ### Does Leap Ahead @ Nunsthorpe offer funded childcare places? ### What age range does Leap Ahead @ Nunsthorpe cater for? ### How does Leap Ahead @ Nunsthorpe support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? ### When was Leap Ahead @ Nunsthorpe established in Grimsby? ### How does Leap Ahead @ Nunsthorpe encourage outdoor learning? ### How do staff at Leap Ahead @ Nunsthorpe support children's development? ### Are parents happy with Leap Ahead @ Nunsthorpe? ## About the setting Leap Ahead @ Nunsthorpe was registered in 2015 and is located in Grimsby. The nursery employs 10 members of childcare staff. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, from 8am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. 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