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I chose Pomfret Woodlands after looking around at least ten others. It is not local, or on my way to work and so was not chosen for convenience. These are my reasons behind my decision.\n1. On my first visit, the staff were invisible because they were so embedded in play with the children. They did not break off to wow me with their setting. I see this dedication and commitment from the whole team whenever I go to collect my little girl.\n2. They talked about my child as a child. They didn’t show me planning or cite development matters (a hazard of Nursery-hunting as a teacher). They asked about her routines, her feeding, things she liked. They still do.\n3. I did not need to schedule an appointment to drop paperwork off. The team have transparency- I have seen all times of day when I’ve picked up and never been asked to wait. The team are clearly confident in their practise - and rightly so.\n\nMy little one has now been at Pomfret Woodlands for almost a year. She has made secure attachments with staff, lovely friendships and waves goodbye when she is dropped off. They have helped my girl feel happy, safe and confident. She is making progress too, but as a working parent, I care more that she enjoys her time, has positive interactions and feels loved when I can’t be there. She gets all of this in abundance.\n\nAs well as fantastic provisions, the team organise lots of family events such as forest schools, Christmas parties and barbecues, so parents can meet one-another, and can interact with staff. It does feel like a big family. Choosing a nursery and going back to work is absolutely the hardest thing I’ve had to do as a mummy. 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Pomfret Woodland Community Nursery # Pomfret Woodland Community Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2023) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Pomfret Children's Centre, Rookhill Road, PONTEFRACT, WF8 2DD · Wakefield Number of places 55 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected May 2023 Local authority Wakefield About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Pomfret Woodland Community Nursery, established in 2012, provides a stimulating and welcoming environment for children aged 1 to 4 years. Open all year round, Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm, the nursery focuses on fostering confidence and motivation to learn. The dedicated staff, which includes a proactive special educational needs coordinator, ensures that effective strategies are in place to support children with SEND, utilising additional funding for one-to-one assistance to prevent developmental gaps. The curriculum is varied and interesting, incorporating learning about the world, such as insects, and encouraging creativity through exploration of paints and craft materials. There is a strong emphasis on communication and language development throughout the nursery, and children in the pre-school room are particularly confident communicators. Children enjoy both indoor and outdoor play, with a spacious outdoor area offering excellent opportunities for developing climbing, balancing, and jumping skills. Parents speak highly of the nursery, valuing the support and guidance they receive from the kind and caring staff and the wide range of activities offered. What it's like Children are confident and motivated to learn in this stimulating and welcoming nursery. Staff value each child and have high expectations of their ability to learn and behave. Children enjoy activities and concentrate well, making good progress and gaining skills for the next stage in their learning. Confident and motivated children Varied curriculum Expressive and creative Strong communication focus Physical skill development Support for SEND ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm. Term time / All Year All Year Established 2012 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Pomfret Woodland Community Nursery Last inspected 2 May 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 confident and motivated to learn in this stimulating and welcoming nursery. Staff value each child and have high expectations of their ability to learn and behave. Children enjoy activities and concentrate well, making good progress and gaining skills for the next stage in their learning. Inspector highlights - Children are confident and motivated to learn. - The curriculum is varied and interesting, with children learning about the world around them, including insects. - Children are expressive and creative, enjoying exploring paints and craft materials. - There is a strong focus on communication and language development throughout the nursery. - Children master physical skills well in the spacious outdoor area and develop strong early mathematical skills. Areas to develop - 1 review how some group activities are organised, so that all children are fully involved, engaged and their learning needs met - 2 support staff to consistently ask questions which promote younger children's thinking skills and allow time for them to respond. Inspection #10267144 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50219081) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Pomfret Woodland Community Nursery Inspection date May 2023 Inspection no. 10267144 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50219081)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY453286) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=pomfret-woodland-community-nursery-wf8-2dd-ey453286) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak highly of the nursery and value the support and guidance they receive. > They comment on the kind and caring staff and the wide range of activities offered to children. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The special educational needs coordinator and experienced staff are proactive. They put effective strategies in place to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities while they await referrals to outside professionals. Additional funding is used well to provide one-to-one support to children, preventing them from falling further behind. Outdoor space Children enjoy play both indoors and in the outdoor area. The outdoor area is spacious, providing excellent opportunities for children to develop climbing, balancing, and jumping skills. ## Parent Reviews of Pomfret Woodland Community Nursery 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLhtSSD7yc4lug73gi9X0NO2tiVMQrGPcxGlcBDnT327Xet8w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Alexandra Catherine Tosh 7 years ago My little girl has been with this wonderful team since she was five-months old. I chose Pomfret Woodlands after looking around at least ten others. It is not local, or on my way to work and so was not chosen for convenience. These are my reasons behind my decision. 1. On my first visit, the staff were invisible because they were so embedded in play with the children. They did not break off to wow me with their setting. I see this dedication and commitment from the whole team whenever I go to collect my little girl. 2. They talked about my child as a child. They didn’t show me planning or cite development matters (a hazard of Nursery-hunting as a teacher). They asked about her routines, her feeding, things she liked. They still do. 3. I did not need to schedule an appointment to drop paperwork off. The team have transparency- I have seen all times of day when I’ve picked up and never been asked to wait. The team are clearly confident in their practise - and rightly so. My little one has now been at Pomfret Woodlands for almost a year. She has made secure attachments with staff, lovely friendships and waves goodbye when she is dropped off. They have helped my girl feel happy, safe and confident. She is making progress too, but as a working parent, I care more that she enjoys her time, has positive interactions and feels loved when I can’t be there. She gets all of this in abundance. As well as fantastic provisions, the team organise lots of family events such as forest schools, Christmas parties and barbecues, so parents can meet one-another, and can interact with staff. It does feel like a big family. Choosing a nursery and going back to work is absolutely the hardest thing I’ve had to do as a mummy. Thank you to all at Pomfret Woodlands for making it feel right. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNvblppc0F3EAE!2m1!1s0x48796bad0baf2581:0x107fc1b7e56e1ba9) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI0tzDc1z1_P1Mf9AStsRlUDlZj5tgtCo-5DzwtuAZd9v-Bkg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Annabel S 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUROMy1LcXN3RRAB!2m1!1s0x48796bad0baf2581:0x107fc1b7e56e1ba9) Reviews from Google for Pomfret Woodland Community Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1188881822221474729&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023 Date: May 2013 - May 2023 Good - November 2022 Inadequate - April 2017 Good - May 2014 Good - May 2013 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Pomfret Woodland Community Nursery ### Is Pomfret Woodland Community Nursery a day nursery or preschool? ### What is Pomfret Woodland Community Nursery working on improving? ### What does the outdoor area at Pomfret Woodland Community Nursery offer? ### When is Pomfret Woodland Community Nursery open? ### How did Pomfret Woodland Community Nursery do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### How does Pomfret Woodland Community Nursery support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in PONTEFRACT Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Pomfret Woodland Community Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Cherry Blossom Pre-School Pontefract · WF8 2HN ](/nursery/cherry-blossom-pre-school-wf8-2hn-2702811) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### The Grange Nursery Pontefract · WF8 3RJ 4.2(5 reviews) ](/nursery/the-grange-nursery-wf8-3rj-ey491307) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.0 mi ### Sunshine Kids Pontefract · WF8 1NB ](/nursery/sunshine-kids-wf8-1nb-322059) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.2 mi ### Stepping Stones Day Nursery Pontefract · WF8 4DA ](/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-wf8-4da-ey496475) - [ Provider closed 1.2 mi ### Young Minds Matter Pontefract · WF8 4FU 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/young-minds-matter-wf8-4fu-2676435) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.5 mi ### Safe 'n' Sound Nursery Pontefract · WF7 6LS 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/safe-n-sound-nursery-wf7-6ls-ey272107) [See all nurseries in PONTEFRACT →](/search?q=PONTEFRACT) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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