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Longwood Daycare # Longwood Daycare Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2021) · 53 Thornhill Road, Longwood, Huddersfield, HD3 4UL · Kirklees Number of places 28 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2021 Local authority Kirklees About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Longwood Daycare, operating since 2018 in Huddersfield, HD3 4UL, provides a nurturing and engaging environment for children aged 1–4 years. The dedicated team focuses on fostering strong relationships, ensuring children feel safe and secure while developing confidence and independence. Staff are adept at supporting communication and language skills, with even the youngest children confidently interacting and responding to songs and new vocabulary. The manager’s strong supervisions ensure staff continuously improve their knowledge and skills, particularly in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They proactively seek help from other professionals and effectively use additional funding to support individual children’s developmental needs. Longwood Daycare offers a thoughtfully designed curriculum that balances child-initiated play with adult-led activities, all tailored to children's interests. Parents consistently speak highly of the setting and its staff, highlighting the strong partnerships they form. Children are also encouraged to develop independence, such as dressing themselves for outdoor play, demonstrating the nursery's commitment to practical life skills. What it's like Children develop good relationships with staff and feel safe and secure. They are happy and engaged in learning, showing confidence and independence. Staff support communication and language skills well, with babies interacting confidently and responding to songs. Strong relationships SEND support Language development Parent partnerships Child-led curriculum Independence fostering ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8:45am until 3:45pm Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2018 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Longwood Daycare Last inspected 25 November 2021 · Helen Sanders 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 develop good relationships with staff and feel safe and secure. They are happy and engaged in learning, showing confidence and independence. Staff support communication and language skills well, with babies interacting confidently and responding to songs. Inspector highlights - The manager supervises and supports staff well, improving their knowledge and skills. - The manager and staff provide good support for children who need extra help, proactively seeking professional assistance and using additional funding effectively. - Staff place a strong emphasis on supporting and developing children's language, introducing new vocabulary and engaging in conversations. - Parents speak very highly of the setting and have good relationships with staff. - The manager and staff provide a curriculum that follows children's interests, combining child- and adult-led activities. Areas to develop - 1 plan more effectively to develop babies' and very young children's physical skills to a higher level - 2 extend children's learning even further by encouraging them to problem solve. Inspection #10190398 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50174698) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Longwood Daycare Inspection date Nov 2021 Inspection no. 10190398 Lead inspector Helen Sanders [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50174698)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY559308) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=longwood-daycare-hd3-4ul-ey559308) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The manager supervises and supports the staff well, so that they continually improve their knowledge and skills. For example, staff attended training recently and have used this to write support plans for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The manager and staff provide good support for children who need extra help. They are proactive in seeking help from other professionals to ensure all children achieve their full potential. Also, they use additional funding successfully to meet the developmental needs of individual children. Outdoor space Staff encourage children to be independent. For example, children put on their own coats, gloves and hats before going outside. Staff encourage them to try to fasten their coats independently. Inspection history Most recent inspection 25 November 2021 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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