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Leap Ahead Nursery # Leap Ahead Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2023) · Grounds of West Cliff Primary School, Chapman Avenue, Scunthorpe, DN17 1PL · North Lincolnshire Number of places 41 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2023 Local authority North 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 Nurseries provide exceptional and affordable childcare and preschool education across North and North East Lincolnshire, operating since 2014. The nursery group is dedicated to creating a stimulating and caring environment where every child and their family feel valued. Their philosophy centres on child-led learning, fostering curiosity, and allowing each child to explore their unique thoughts, ideas, and identities. This approach prepares children not just for their next educational step, but for life itself. Educators at Leap Ahead are passionate about early years education, striving to create inspiring play spaces that ignite creativity and wonder. They emphasise providing open-ended play opportunities using quality toys, natural materials, and authentic resources, aligning with the seven areas of learning outlined in the OFSTED Early Years Foundation Stage Guidance (EYFS). The nurseries carefully plan for each child's individual developmental needs, utilising 'Provocations to Play' and 'Invitations to Learn' to support their progress and curiosity. Leap Ahead Nurseries prioritise strong parent partnerships, encouraging families to engage in their children's learning through an open-door policy, stay-and-play sessions, and regular communication. They also offer free settling-in sessions to ensure a smooth transition for children and parents. Our ethos Our Intent Is to offer opportunities for all children to learn & develop naturally in a safe, caring, stimulating environment, where the whole child & their family feel like a valued member of the setting. We aim to create opportunities in which our children are in charge of their own learning. We aim to ensure all children​ are allowed to explore, develop their own thoughts, ideas, and identities & to ensure curiosity is an innate drive in children, to explore and find out information and knowledge. Children are in charge of their own learning, we aim to ensure all children are allowed to explore, develop their own thoughts, ideas, and identities & to ensure curiosity is an innate drive in children, to explore and find out information and knowledge. Preparing our children for life not just the next part of their educational journey. Our Implementation Our educators continue to be inspired and excited about Early Years Education therefore, allowing them to unleash their inner child and see a child’s world through new wondrous eyes. We will strive to create beautiful, inspirational play spaces for children in order to feed their curiosity, creativity and to spark ‘awe’ and ‘wonder’. We will endeavour to ensure that every child in our nurseries will be given the same opportunities to gain the essential knowledge to be educated citizens. Using quality toys, natural materials, loose parts & authentic resources in order to provide open ended play opportunities supporting children to develop their skills & knowledge in all 7 Areas of Learning covered in OFSTED Early Year Foundation Stage Guidance (EYFS). We will ensure that all children’s development needs are planned for on an individual basis & that our 'Provocations to Play' will record how the educator is going support the children's next stages of their development & that our 'Invitations to Learn' will support the child’s curiosity or entice the children to further exploration and investigation. Our parents will be made to feel welcome to engage in their children’s learning at any opportunity. Our Impact In order to monitor the impact of our children’s Early Years Education we will observe our happy, confident & inquisitive learners as well as ensuring each child makes significant progress depending on their individual ability. We track a child's holistic progress termly & we will seek support, advice & guidance for any child who may require extra support with their learning with the consent & involvement of parents every step if the way. The nursery will use additional sources of monitoring in line with that if the Local Education Authority if it has been ascertained to have a Special Educational Need or Disability (SEND). We work in partnership with local schools to share information about a child’s development when they are ready to move in in their next stage of education. Regular updates & records of 'Teachable Moments' are send home for parents to store in a Nursery Memory folder which is provided by the nursery upon enrolment. This way you can look back on your child's memories of their education journey as a family in years to come. We believe that children benefit most from Early Years Education and Care when parents work together in partnership with childcare providers, as we all know that parents are their child’s first educator. All children should be able to play and learn in an environment full of opportunities with adults who understand and care about the whole needs of the child & their family. It is our aim to ensure that all parents feel confident in being involved in their child’s development whilst at nursery & we heavily support parents who wish to visit the nursery, participate in activities or wish to discuss their child’s progress. We are committed in building a two-way, professional relationship with parents in an atmosphere of honesty & mutual respect. We have an 'Open Door Policy' for our parents, where they are welcome at any time to Stay & Play or speak to their child's Key Person. We also encourage siblings & grandparents to take part in planned activates & outings in order to integrate nursery into the family unit. We support our parents to become more familiar with the nursery & the staff who will be caring for their child by offering FREE settling in What it's like Staff teach children about the world and introduce new words in context. Babies feel safe and happy, snuggling with staff and enjoying songs. Children are encouraged to be independent in self-care and develop important social skills, preparing them for school. Affordable Childcare Child-Led Learning Natural Resources and Open-Ended Play Strong Parent Partnerships Qualified and Dedicated Staff ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Leap Ahead Nursery Inspection date Sept 2023 Inspection no. 10301345 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50231588)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2640601) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=leap-ahead-nursery-dn17-1pl-2640601) ## Pricing & funding Fees are split into under three and over three age bands, with choices of morning, afternoon, and full day sessions (plus a short day option for older children). Fees include snacks and meals, though parents of funded three and four-year-olds must pay a contribution towards meals and weekly consumables. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Good to know - Fees are subject to an annual increase every April. - Accepts bank transfers, cash, childcare vouchers, and Tax-Free Childcare. - Funded 3 and 4-year-olds require a small contribution for meals and weekly consumables if sessions cover meal times. - Extra sessions incur an additional 20% charge. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6pm. Age range From 9 months old Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Leap Ahead Nursery Last inspected 26 September 2023 Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Staff teach children about the world and introduce new words in context. Babies feel safe and happy, snuggling with staff and enjoying songs. Children are encouraged to be independent in self-care and develop important social skills, preparing them for school. Inspector highlights - Staff teach children about the world through exploration of textures and concepts. - Staff provide a wide range of physical play activities, developing both small and large muscle skills. - Staff use songs and stories to enhance mathematical learning and teamwork. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported very well through targeted support and good transition arrangements. - Staff provide a fully inclusive service, translating materials for parents and creating unique experiences like a beach day at the nursery. Areas to develop - 1 help staff to consistently support and enhance babies' early communication and language development - 2 support staff to respond to older children's curiosity during adult-led play to extend their learning further - 3 strengthen existing arrangements to provide more precise evaluations of staff's teaching practice to benefit children further Inspection #10301345 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50231588) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, or those on the pathway to diagnosis, are supported very well. The manager, staff and special educational needs coordinator working directly with these children build close and professional relationships with other agencies and parents. They provide targeted support to help ensure that children make the best progress they can. Outdoor space Babies explore different textures with their fingers and make marks on paper. They climb small steps unaided and crawl through a tunnel to the slide. Older children use their arms and legs to make fast and slow movements with the parachute material. Staff provide a wide range of physical play activities, which helps children to develop their small- and large-muscle skills. Inspection history Most recent inspection 26 September 2023 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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