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Pied Piper Pre School

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2024)
·St James' Church Hall, Kirkgate, Keighley, BD20 9JS · Bradford
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Bradford

About this day nursery

Pied Piper Pre-School has been dedicated to providing a secure and nurturing setting for young children since 1985. The school respects each child's individuality, acknowledging their distinct interests, abilities, and evolving perspectives.

They also recognise the diverse family structures and cultural backgrounds of children, working closely with parents to create a learning and support programme tailored to each child's holistic development. The pre-school encourages children to attend at least two sessions weekly to aid their transition and ensure a consistent learning environment.

The curriculum focuses on comprehensive development, including personal, social, emotional, communication, language, literacy, problem-solving, reasoning, numeracy, knowledge and understanding of the world, physical development, and expressive arts. Pied Piper is committed to providing high-quality care and education, fostering strong parent partnerships, contributing positively to the local community, and promoting equality and diversity.

Our ethos

Pied Piper Pre-School is committed to providing a secure and nurturing environment that respects each child's individuality, distinct interests, and abilities. They foster holistic development and strong parent partnerships, while promoting equality and diversity. The curriculum focuses on comprehensive development across all areas.

What it's like

Children who attend this safe setting are settled and confident learners. Staff support children to settle quickly and, as a result, all children are happy to enter the setting without their parents or carers. Staff encourage children to be independent and enthusiastic learners through displaying enjoyment and excitement in children's learning.

Established since 1985Parent partnership encouragedFocus on holistic developmentCommunity-oriented

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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.

Key facts

Session types

Breakfast Club (8:00am - 9:00am), Morning session (9:00am - 12:00pm), Afternoon session (12:00pm - 3:00pm), After School Club (3:00pm - 4:00pm), All day session (8:00am - 4:00pm)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm

Age range

9 months to 5 years old

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

1987

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Pied Piper Pre School

Last inspected 3 July 2024

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 who attend this safe setting are settled and confident learners. Staff support children to settle quickly and, as a result, all children are happy to enter the setting without their parents or carers. Staff encourage children to be independent and enthusiastic learners through displaying enjoyment and excitement in children's learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff skilfully promote mathematics through activities and the learning environment.
  • Staff develop children's vocabulary effectively, modelling correct pronunciation and extending language through various experiences.
  • The well-planned curriculum and provision provide many opportunities for children to develop their independence.
  • Staff have a very good knowledge of children and their next steps in development, leading to good progress in all areas of learning.
  • Staff have a good understanding of safeguarding and how to keep children safe in the setting.

Areas to develop

  • 1help children to extend their knowledge of internet safety
  • 2support staff to help children to remain engaged in activities in which they are interested.
Inspection #10351355 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents report that the setting has supported their children's confidence and independence.

They welcome the opportunities for their children's physical development that the setting offers.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning.

Inspection history

Date: June 2010

  • July 2024Good
  • October 2018Good
  • May 2014Good
  • June 2010Outstanding

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