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Shibden Head Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(May 2024)
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4.8(5 parent reviews) ·49 Halifax Road, Queensbury, BRADFORD, BD13 2DT · Bradford
Number of places
101 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2024
Local authority
Bradford

About this day nursery

Shibden Head Day Nursery, registered in 2003, is a full-day care setting in Bradford, West Yorkshire, catering to children aged 0 to 4. With a capacity of 101 children and 94 currently on roll, the nursery provides a stimulating environment supported by 21 dedicated staff members, 13 of whom hold Level 3 or above early years qualifications.

The nursery operates year-round, excluding bank holidays and a Christmas week closure, from 7 am to 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Known for its 'Good' overall effectiveness rating from its latest Ofsted inspection on May 17, 2024, Shibden Head excels in all inspection areas, including the quality of education, children's behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management.

The nursery effectively uses its key person system to support smooth transitions for children and fosters strong parent communication to understand and meet individual needs, including those of children with SEND. It also provides funded early education for two, three, and four-year-old children.

What it's like

Staff are caring and ensure children are safe. They implement an effective key person system with well-planned settling-in visits, allowing children to move rooms with their friendship groups. Children are happy and settle quickly. Staff have high expectations and know their key children, including those with SEND, very well, planning engaging activities that support good progress.

Caring staffEffective key person systemStrong parent partnershipGood progressSEND support

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday from 7am to 6.30pm

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2003

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Shibden Head Day Nursery

Last inspected 17 May 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Staff are caring and ensure children are safe. They implement an effective key person system with well-planned settling-in visits, allowing children to move rooms with their friendship groups. Children are happy and settle quickly. Staff have high expectations and know their key children, including those with SEND, very well, planning engaging activities that support good progress.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff are caring and joyful in their roles, ensuring children's safety and well-being.
  • An effective key person system and well-planned settling-in visits help children transition smoothly and settle quickly.
  • Staff have high expectations, knowing their key children well, including those with SEND, and plan engaging activities for good progress.
  • Practitioners passionately read books and stories, explaining features and developing discussions.
  • Staff provide opportunities to develop children's understanding of information and communication technology, including internet safety.
  • The recently appointed manager and deputy manager are reflective and continuously improve the setting, seeking external support when needed.
  • Parents are very happy with the care and education their children receive and appreciate the effective communication.
  • The manager supports staff and apprentices, fostering their understanding, qualifications, and teaching skills.

Areas to develop

  • 1Develop the organisation of routines, especially around lunchtime, to ensure a smoother transition.
  • 2Ensure additional funding is used more effectively to consistently meet the needs of all children receiving it.
Inspection #10335070 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff know children with SEND very well and use a range of strategies, such as visual timetables, to support them to fully access the curriculum. Additional funding received for these children is used effectively.

Parent Reviews of Shibden Head Day Nursery

4.8
(5)

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Inspection history

Date: May 2009

  • May 2024Good
  • June 2018Good
  • August 2013Good
  • May 2009Outstanding

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