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Shibden Head Day Nursery # Shibden Head Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2024) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 staff Effective key person system Strong parent partnership Good progress SEND support ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 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 - 1 Develop the organisation of routines, especially around lunchtime, to ensure a smoother transition. - 2 Ensure additional funding is used more effectively to consistently meet the needs of all children receiving it. Inspection #10335070 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50249719) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Shibden Head Day Nursery Inspection date May 2024 Inspection no. 10335070 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50249719)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY263028) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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Additional funding received for these children is used effectively. ## Parent Reviews of Shibden Head Day Nursery 4.8 (5) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKOfSIknJR082Fwmo8TuvsvSPmTppaHKZsaZ3SR4o7047MevA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Megan Brearley 5 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURTNzVUWDhBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487be7d6981ccfdf:0x42990bae7d75b8cb) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLM10Wt7vc3vkoCpuWXGiQIB7xkOLIyLtFBLwC_j3dvSUlLAw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Jessica Wray 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURnNTd1bFVREAE!2m1!1s0x487be7d6981ccfdf:0x42990bae7d75b8cb) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLfHdIyIzKNEBvPluNEjPuogF0qCFma9ahIlMhv94nG3UJjhA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Peter Webster 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRMWM3bGtBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487be7d6981ccfdf:0x42990bae7d75b8cb) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK0U3BXmYFHZrE09tAZuX00eOTySFQciVBMITXrqeh5pIBB=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Mark Tordoff 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBNl9fR1lBEAE!2m1!1s0x487be7d6981ccfdf:0x42990bae7d75b8cb) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjW60fIKwfDmnfef6S4jVt1MoijM7yyr5yNpN3BIriRJL2Uxw9VvgA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Martin Hughes 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBX2JTRUNnEAE!2m1!1s0x487be7d6981ccfdf:0x42990bae7d75b8cb) Reviews from Google for Shibden Head Day Nursery. 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