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Margaret McMillan Children's Centre

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Dec 2024)
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5.0(15 parent reviews) ·Farnham Road, Bradford, BD7 3JE · Bradford
Number of places
66 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2024
Local authority
Bradford

About this day nursery

The highly qualified staff, with 17 out of 19 holding Level 3 or above early years qualifications, provide exceptional support, particularly for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who may be disadvantaged, by collaborating closely with professionals like speech and language therapists. The nursery excels in fostering language development, with children from two to three years old building strong language skills through sensory play and staff's thoughtful questioning, and older children developing a rich vocabulary by enthusiastically describing food or constructing towers.

Staff also effectively support children who speak English as an additional language by involving parents in sharing keywords and cultural experiences, and utilising staff's multilingual skills. Parents consistently recommend the nursery, praising the staff's knowledge of their children and the strong guidance offered to support learning at home, recognising how well their children develop communication and social skills, preparing them for future learning.

The centre focuses on high expectations for all children through a systematic, imaginative, and well-planned curriculum, cultivating strong bonds with families through a supportive induction process and consistent communication.

What it's like

Children make excellent progress from their individual starting points during their time at this inspiring nursery. They are very well prepared for the next stage of their educational journey, including preparing them for starting school. Staff set high expectations for all those in their care through a systematic, imaginative, well-planned curriculum for all areas of children's learning. Staff build strong bonds with children and their families, laying a secure foundation for children's future learning.

Excellent progressStrong communication skillsSupportive environmentHighly qualified staffOutstanding provisionStrong family bonds

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm.

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

1999

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Margaret McMillan Children's Centre

Last inspected 17 December 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children make excellent progress from their individual starting points during their time at this inspiring nursery. They are very well prepared for the next stage of their educational journey, including preparing them for starting school. Staff set high expectations for all those in their care through a systematic, imaginative, well-planned curriculum for all areas of children's learning. Staff build strong bonds with children and their families, laying a secure foundation for children's future learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Children make excellent progress from their individual starting points during their time at this inspiring nursery and are very well prepared for the next stage of their educational journey, including preparing them for starting school.
  • Staff set high expectations for all children through a systematic, imaginative, well-planned curriculum.
  • Staff build strong bonds with children and their families through a supportive induction process and detailed and regular communication.
  • Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), learn to be happy, independent, confident communicators.
  • Two- and three-year-old children build strongly on their language skills as they explore different textures in winter sensory play, using words like 'soft', 'powdery', and 'sparkling'.
  • Children are safe and secure, learning to share, take turns, and be kind to each other, with strong support for managing emotions.
  • Leaders are highly ambitious to ensure that every child achieves their full potential, with robust procedures to develop staff's skills and passion for their roles.
  • Staff develop children's speaking and listening skills extremely well, using rich vocabulary built on children's interests and widening knowledge.
  • Children learn to describe food as 'crunchy', 'delicious', 'sweet', and 'healthy' during snack time or construct 'amazingly high' towers in construction play.
  • Staff strongly encourage a love of books and songs, helping children build anticipation and recognise emotions in stories.
  • Children's positive behaviour and attitudes are extremely well-promoted, with staff being mindful of children's immediate personal and emotional needs using smiles, praise, and cuddles.
  • Children's health, well-being, and physical skills are developed well through activities like climbing and balancing, and learning about dental health with nutritious meals.
Inspection #10367998 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff provide highly effective support to children with SEND and those who may be disadvantaged and need further support, working closely with other professionals such as early help, inclusion teams, and speech and language therapists to identify and address gaps in learning at an early stage. Leaders make excellent use of additional funding to enrich children's early literacy, enjoyment of books, and the development of balancing and other physical skills.

EAL / language support

Staff work closely with families who speak English as an additional language to support children's language development and cultural awareness. They involve parents in sharing keywords and cultural experiences and make good use of the multilingual skills of staff to support learning.

Parent Reviews of Margaret McMillan Children's Centre

5.0
(15)
Barbara Cooke
2 years ago

Our little ray of sunshine spent five wonderful years here, starting from just 3 months old. Adjusting to a new country was difficult, so you can imagine that I was incredibly nervous leaving him with anyone. But the staff was amazing to build confidence. There were a few minor bumps along the way, but the staff always handled them professionally and reassured me. Looking back, this nursery has been more than just childcare – they've been a rock for me. As a working mom with a long commute (18miles to work), their understanding, patience, and kindness meant the world. They treated my child like family, and even though he's graduated, he still loves to drop by and say hello. All the teachers were fantastic, and the front desk staff were just as amazing. We can't recommend this place highly enough – it's truly the best nursery in Bradford!

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yasmin Patel
4 years ago

The team that work here genuinely care for the kids. They integrate with the families and the community and are always so welcoming. A true gem surrounded by primary schools and a community centre. A clean environment, modern set up and caring staff- what more could you askfor?

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samera jabeen
10 months ago

My beautiful son went Here for 2 years and he absolutely enjoyed it He absolutely misses this place.

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Abid Zamir
6 years ago

Great nursery with excellent staff, my son improved very much and they pay attention to details and genuinely care for the children and parents.

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F.H
4 years ago

I visited this nursery today with so many questions and queries about children centre,I been greeted by lovely lady cath she answered all my questions and suggested me so many different things about children centres I will definitely send my son to this nursery

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Inspection history

Date: June 2010

  • December 2024Outstanding
  • March 2019Outstanding
  • May 2015Good
  • December 2014Inadequate
  • June 2010Outstanding

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