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Shama Women's Centre

Ofsted: Strong standard·
4.4(45 parent reviews) ·Shama Womens Centre, 39-45 Sparkenhoe Street, LEICESTER, LE2 0TD · Leicester
Number of places
20 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2026
Local authority
Leicester

About this day nursery

Shama Women's Centre, established in 2012, is a highly nurturing and inclusive childcare setting located in Leicester, catering to children aged 2 to 4 years. The centre operates Monday to Friday, from 09:30 to 12:30, offering a well-designed curriculum that builds on children's individual starting points.

Staff are highly qualified and continuously strengthen their knowledge of children's diverse needs. The centre places emphasis on communication and language development, utilising visual aids and consistent routines for children who speak English as an additional language, and working with translators to involve parents.

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make impressive progress. The centre works closely with external agencies and uses additional funding purposefully to provide tailored support.

Children enjoy a wide range of outdoor opportunities, including water play, encouraging physical skills, coordination, and cooperation. The centre fosters a strong sense of belonging by valuing each child's cultural background and celebrating differences with pride.

Leaders and staff build secure attachments with children, ensuring they feel safe, settled, and ready to learn, and promote healthy habits through daily routines and workshops for parents, including toothbrushing and healthy eating.

What it's like

Children thrive in this highly nurturing and inclusive setting. Passionate leaders inspire a dedicated staff team. They provide excellent opportunities that support all children's learning and development. Children are well cared for and kept safe. They form trusting relationships with their key persons, helping them to feel secure, confident and ready to learn. Staff know children and their families extremely well, which fosters a deep sense of belonging. They value each child's cultural backgrounds and celebrate these differences with genuine pride. Staff encourage children to share and enjoy meaningful celebrations with their friends.

Nurturing environmentInclusive settingStrong progressOutdoor explorationStrong communication skillsDedicated staff

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 09:30 - 12:30

Established

2012

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Strong standard

Last inspected Feb 2026

Headline: Strong standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
Expected standard
—
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementStrong standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesStrong standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingStrong standard
Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
InclusionStrong standard
Leadership and governanceStrong standard
Age range
2 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Shama Women's Centre

Last inspected 25 February 2026

What it's like to attend

Children thrive in this highly nurturing and inclusive setting. Passionate leaders inspire a dedicated staff team. They provide excellent opportunities that support all children's learning and development. Children are well cared for and kept safe. They form trusting relationships with their key persons, helping them to feel secure, confident and ready to learn. Staff know children and their families extremely well, which fosters a deep sense of belonging. They value each child's cultural backgrounds and celebrate these differences with genuine pride. Staff encourage children to share and enjoy meaningful celebrations with their friends.

Inspector highlights

  • All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make impressive progress from their individual starting points.
  • Children learn essential self-help skills, such as personal hygiene and healthy eating.
  • Children show a deep motivation to practise their physical skills and explore the outdoors.
  • Leaders create a highly supportive environment promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
  • Staff build warm and trusting relationships with children, creating a culture of kindness, care and respect.
  • Leaders and staff build secure attachments with children and know their families well, providing tailored support.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders and those responsible for governance should sustain their work to ensure continued improvement and high standards. They should focus on creating a transformational impact on the outcomes and experiences of disadvantaged children, those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, those who are known (or previously known) to children's social care, and those who may face other barriers to their learning and/or wellbeing.
Inspection #10106431 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make impressive progress from their individual starting points. Staff are highly qualified and continually strengthen their knowledge of children's diverse needs, working closely with external agencies to offer continuous and tailored support. Additional funding is used purposefully and effectively to meet children's needs.

Outdoor space

Children show a deep motivation to practise their physical skills and access a wide range of opportunities to explore the outdoors. Staff use water play to encourage coordination and cooperation skills among children.

EAL / language support

Staff provide consistent support for children who speak English as an additional language using visual aids and routines. Translators are used to ensure parents fully understand the support their children receive and how to continue it at home.

Parent Reviews of Shama Women's Centre

4.4
(45)
Gurdev Singh
8 months ago

Very nice friendly places and dimple bhein very wonderful person with great qualities, keep up the good job sister

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Mustaqima
a year ago

Dimple has played a pivotal role in helping my mum sort out her pension, bringing a newfound sense of security and peace of mind to our family. Navigating the complexities of pension policies can be quite daunting, but Dimple's expertise and compassionate approach made the entire process manageable. My mum has benefitted tremendously, not just financially but emotionally as well, as she now feels more confident about her future. Dimple’s amazing personality shines through in her dedication to helping others, making her a truly wonderful person. I had the pleasure of meeting Dimple once, and I instantly recognized her as someone who genuinely cares about the well-being of others. Her willingness to go above and beyond for people in need is inspiring and speaks volumes about her character. Her ability to connect with individuals from all walks of life is truly commendable, making her a valuable asset to the community. Moreover, Shamas Women's Centre serves as a crucial resource for anyone facing social problems. It provides a supportive environment where women can seek assistance and guidance on a plethora of issues. With Dimple and others like her at the helm, the centre fosters a sense of belonging and empowerment, helping women navigate their challenges effectively. For those in need, it's a beacon of hope and support in difficult times.

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R K
2 years ago

A very basic centre with very poor customer service. I was looking for some advice but it turned out that I know more than the lady I've met I hope they can improve their services and the level of professionality

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P Illingworth
a year ago

Such an amazing place. Inspirational staff. Doing amazing work with primarily Asian women

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Inspection history

Date: July 2013

The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good). We're re-checking it against the original report.

  • March 2020Good
  • July 2015Good
  • July 2014Requires improvement
  • July 2013Inadequate

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