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Little Wrens Nursery & Pre School

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2023)
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4.0(1 parent reviews) ·Wrenthorpe Health Centre, Wrenthorpe Lane, Wakefield, WF2 0NL · Wakefield
Number of places
32 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2023
Local authority
Wakefield

About this day nursery

Little Wrens Nursery and Pre-School provides high-quality childcare and education for children aged birth to five years in Wakefield, WF2 0NL. Located behind Wrenthorpe Village Hall, the nursery offers a convenient setting, especially for families with children attending local schools and easy access to major motorways.

The facility is Ofsted registered and adheres to the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, ensuring a structured yet playful learning environment. They emphasise holistic development through a variety of indoor and outdoor activities tailored to children's interests, promoting exploration, curiosity, and creativity.

The nursery prides itself on its passionate and dedicated staff, many of whom hold Level 3 qualifications or higher, including a manager with an Early Years Degree. They aim to foster confidence and independence in children, preparing them for continued learning.

Little Wrens also prioritises strong parent partnerships, flexible childcare solutions, and a safe, stimulating atmosphere where children feel secure and loved, which they believe is the foundation for effective learning.

Our ethos

Little Wrens Nursery and Pre-School adheres to the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, promoting holistic development through tailored indoor and outdoor activities that encourage exploration, curiosity, and creativity. They aim to foster confidence and independence, prioritising parent partnerships and a safe, stimulating atmosphere as the foundation for effective learning.

What it's like

Children are engaged and interested in the wide range of opportunities that staff provide for them. Staff create an environment that is rich in language, regularly introducing nursery rhymes and new vocabulary. Children are encouraged to share toys, play alongside each other, and follow routines with ease.

Ofsted registeredChild-centred learningFlexible childcareQualified staff

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

7.30AM until 6.00PM, 5 days a week, 50 weeks a year

Session types

Short Day (9.00AM to 3.00PM), Standard Day (8.30AM to 4.30PM), Full Day (7.30AM to 6.00PM)

Age range

Birth to 5 years old

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2020

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Wrens Nursery & Pre School

Last inspected 14 September 2023

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 are engaged and interested in the wide range of opportunities that staff provide for them. Staff create an environment that is rich in language, regularly introducing nursery rhymes and new vocabulary. Children are encouraged to share toys, play alongside each other, and follow routines with ease.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager and staff create a varied curriculum that builds on what children already know and can do.
  • Staff support children's mathematical development, regularly counting with children and pointing out shapes.
  • Children are well prepared for school, developing independence and social skills.
  • Staff provide children with a wide range of experiences to develop their knowledge of the world.
  • Children who need additional support are well supported by staff through small-group or individual sessions.

Areas to develop

  • 1provide further opportunities for children to develop their critical thinking skills
  • 2develop existing coaching and mentoring processes to improve the consistency of the quality of teaching.
Inspection #10260288 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say that their children have built lovely relationships with the warm and caring staff.

They say that their children have improved their communication skills and have made friends.

Parents feel supported to help their child at home and say that communication from staff is very good.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children who need additional support are well supported by staff. They plan small-group or individual sessions for children with delayed language and communication skills. This provides focused time to help children to catch up with their peers.

Outdoor space

Staff provide opportunities for children to develop their physical skills. Children use the muscles in their legs to push themselves along in wheeled toys or to climb in and out of the large sandpit. Staff sensitively support children as they try to balance across blocks. Staff point out shapes in the outdoor area.

Parent Reviews of Little Wrens Nursery & Pre School

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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2023

Date: September 2022

  • September 2023Good
  • September 2022Requires improvement

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