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Sticky Fingers Pre-School in Halifax

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2024)
·Wakefield Road, Copley, Halifax, HX3 0TP · Calderdale
Number of places
25 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2024
Local authority
Calderdale

About this day nursery

Sticky Fingers Pre-School, located in Copley near Halifax, was first registered in 1999 and operates as a childcare on non-domestic premises setting. The latest Ofsted inspection on 15th March 2024 rated the pre-school as 'Good' in overall effectiveness, maintaining its positive standards after an 'Outstanding' rating at its previous inspection.

The pre-school welcomes children aged 2 to 10 years old, with a total capacity of 25 places and 35 children currently on roll. It operates during term time, Monday to Friday, with sessions from 9:05 am to 3:05 pm, and also provides before- and after-school care for children attending the pre-school and Copley Primary School, as well as a holiday club for all local children.

The dedicated team of seven childcare staff, all qualified to at least Level 2 in early years, ensures a stimulating and nurturing environment where children are encouraged to become happy and confident learners. The pre-school provides funded early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children, supporting their development with a strong focus on purposeful play, literacy skills, and promoting healthy habits.

What it's like

Children become happy and highly confident learners at Sticky Fingers Pre-School. They enjoy exploring the well-planned and resourced learning environment, where they are engrossed in their play. Staff support children in developing early literacy skills and imaginative play, valuing their ideas and fostering engagement.

Good Ofsted ratingNurturing environmentPurposeful playLiteracy focusHealth awarenessInclusive experiences

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 9:05 am until 3:05 pm

Term time / All Year

Term_time_only

Established

1999

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Sticky Fingers Pre-School

Last inspected 15 March 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children become happy and highly confident learners at Sticky Fingers Pre-School. They enjoy exploring the well-planned and resourced learning environment, where they are engrossed in their play. Staff support children in developing early literacy skills and imaginative play, valuing their ideas and fostering engagement.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy and confident learners in a stimulating and nurturing environment.
  • Children thoroughly enjoy exploring the well-planned and resourced learning environment, becoming engrossed in their play.
  • Staff support children to develop early literacy skills, helping them to write with purpose.
  • Children's play and ideas are valued, motivating them to stay engaged and explore.
  • Leaders and staff plan purposeful play opportunities with a strong focus on stories and promoting a love of reading.
  • Staff encourage children to express their thoughts and feelings, fostering good behaviour and sharing.
  • The pre-school promotes healthy habits, including discussions about healthy lunchboxes and encouraging teeth brushing.
  • Children receive regular opportunities to learn about diversity, exploring various cultural artefacts.

Areas to develop

  • 1Strengthen the monitoring of staff's practice and knowledge to identify further areas for improvement and raise the quality of the pre-school to even higher levels.
Inspection #10317006 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The knowledgeable special educational needs co-ordinator (SENCo) works closely with parents and makes appropriate referrals to make sure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive the right support, including providing targeted small-group activities.

Inspection history

Date: September 2013

  • March 2024Good
  • May 2018Outstanding
  • December 2013Good
  • September 2013Requires improvement

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