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Teachers are great; very flexible and work so closely with the child and the parents to provide the best play and learning experience for the child. Really strongly recommend.", "datePublished": "2019-02-23T22:22:11.426892Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "GLADYS LUM TV" }, "reviewBody": "Trey love getting ready to go. 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St John's Under 5's Pre-School # St John's Under 5's Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2022) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · 69 Beldon Road, Great Horton, Bradford, BD7 3PE · Bradford Number of places 25 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2022 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 St John's Under 5's Pre-School, located in Bradford's Great Horton, offers a nurturing and safe learning environment for children aged 2, 3, and 4. Founded by St John's Church over three decades ago, the pre-school operates with a Christian ethos that welcomes children from all faiths and backgrounds, aiming to foster an exploration of faith from a young age. As a not-for-profit organisation, their primary goal is to reinvest in the community, providing affordable, high-quality childcare. The pre-school encourages learning through play, with a diverse range of activities that include outdoor exploration, imaginative dressing-up, building with materials like Lego, reading, art, painting, puzzles, and games. They also prioritise developing children's fine motor skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities. St John's Under 5's Pre-School operates during school term time, offering both full and part-time places with flexible provision from 8 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday. Government funding is available for many places. Our ethos We want to help children in Great Horton thrive through play. We have a Christian ethos of love for all people, and are linked with St John's Great Horton Church and the Red Letter Project. We welcome children from all faiths and none and aim to create an environment which encourages exploring faith from a young age. We are a not-for-profit pre-school, and our aim is to reinvest into our community. What it's like Children feel safe and secure at this welcoming pre-school and have fun in their play. They receive praise for their good behaviour and 'good sitting', and vote for the story they want to hear. The curriculum enhances children's early literacy, communication and mathematical skills, and children make good progress from their starting points. Not-for-profit Christian ethos Play-based learning Outdoor play Flexible hours ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged at a flat hourly rate for fee-paying parents. Additional small fees apply for meals and snacks, and a deposit is required to secure a place. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - A deposit is required to secure a child's place. - Additional fees are charged for lunch and snacks. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday – Friday, 08:00 am – 04:00 pm (term time only) Food Snacks and lunch provided for a small fee Waitlist Places may be full, and children may be placed on a waiting list Age range 2, 3, and 4 year olds Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full-time, Part-time Established 2019 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of St John's Under 5's Pre-School Inspection date Apr 2022 Inspection no. 10221676 Lead inspector Jane Tucker Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50183277)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2561568) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.stjohnsunder5spreschool.co.uk/) 69 Beldon Road, Great Horton, Bradford, BD7 3PE [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.78558/53.77812/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Bradford - [Day nurseries in Bradford](/search?q=Bradford) - [Day nurseries in Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?q=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=st-john-s-under-5-s-pre-school-bd7-3pe-2561568) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for St John's Under 5's Pre-School Last inspected 5 April 2022 · Jane Tucker 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 feel safe and secure at this welcoming pre-school and have fun in their play. They receive praise for their good behaviour and 'good sitting', and vote for the story they want to hear. The curriculum enhances children's early literacy, communication and mathematical skills, and children make good progress from their starting points. Inspector highlights - Children make good progress from their starting points. - Staff actively support children to develop social skills and make good friendships. - Staff provide experiences for children that help to broaden their knowledge of the world around them. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive good support. - Children show a 'can-do' attitude to their learning and development, learning to take risks and engage in new experiences. Areas to develop - 1 put arrangements in place for the supervision of all staff and provide support and coaching that further promote the interest of all children - 2 review the daily routine to allow children to return to their self-chosen play ideas after adult-led activities - 3 explore training opportunities to enhance professional development that benefits children further Inspection #10221676 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50183277) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive good support. The SEND coordinator works closely with parents and other professionals, ensuring children receive any extra help they need to progress well in their learning. Outdoor space Children drag wheeled toys up the grassy mound with determination. They sit on the bike and ride down the slope, learning to take risks. Children also step onto and over wooden logs and climb in trees with staff nearby for support, learning by trial and error. EAL / language support Staff support children who speak English as an additional language and those who are bilingual very well. They know the language that children speak at home and try to learn a few key words, and children show progress in their speaking skills by confidently naming small-world animals and using words in English and their home language in the same sentence. ## Parent Reviews of St John's Under 5's Pre-School 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWHrjjrMSkTU4AAGEMdH6QtZYsr2fC_kPI_M97y1S72rLaGXs66eA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Editor M 7 years ago One of the warmest schools ever! Teachers are great; very flexible and work so closely with the child and the parents to provide the best play and learning experience for the child. Really strongly recommend. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNvbmFUdFVnEAE!2m1!1s0x487be6c287a82ab7:0x53fffa4641919126) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXKXBhNLUT6er7TPFuQYE7OHVudbtF9jUR0a-gs4aYQoN94qDE=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) GLADYS LUM TV 8 months ago Trey love getting ready to go. Love you all [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21FMVlWVnZSbEJvVG5aU1ZuTnRUMlF3Y2toUE1sRRAB!2m1!1s0x487be6c287a82ab7:0x53fffa4641919126) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVoNoO3xu7Ze1X_CHx5cfkYgrmYSN3Rpb_9cmHG_9ckbRdqHYdT=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Natasha Kandulu a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURfN3V6MTVnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487be6c287a82ab7:0x53fffa4641919126) Reviews from Google for St John's Under 5's Pre-School. 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