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The Cabin in Huddersfield

Ofsted: Good
(May 2024)
·125 Park Avenue, Shelley, HUDDERSFIELD, HD8 8JZ · Kirklees
Number of places
48 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2024
Local authority
Kirklees

About this day nursery

5 years to school age can embark on their individual learning journeys. The nursery emphasises learning through play and outdoor exploration, fostering a positive self-image and encouraging active participation in their own development.

They prioritise strong relationships with families, viewing parents as integral partners in their child's education and overall experience at the setting. The Cabin is managed by a parent committee, ensuring a community-focused approach to high-quality care and education.

They also offer a "stay and play" rota, inviting parents to actively participate in daily activities and share their unique skills and interests with the children. With a commitment to continuous staff training, the nursery ensures practitioners are up-to-date with current early years thinking.

They provide a well-planned curriculum aimed at preparing children for school while fostering a love for learning.

Our ethos

The Cabin is committed to ensuring every family is part our setting. We will provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment that supports each child’s individual learning journey. We allow children to express themselves through play as they make meaning of the world around us. Our practitioner’s commitment to the importance of learning through play and outdoor provision give children the opportunity and confidence to shine in all areas of development.

What it's like

Staff warmly welcome children and their families at this happy and family focused pre-school. Children separate from their parents and carers with confidence and form positive relationships with staff who know them well. Staff support children to build upon what they already know and can do and have high expectations for their progress, helping all children to make good progress.

Learning through playOutdoor learningParent partnershipCommunity-managed

Pricing & funding

Charges are structured around individual sessions alongside an optional lunch club. Fees are payable termly in advance, and parents must provide a healthy packed lunch if their child attends the lunch club.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Fees are payable termly in advance.
  • Parents must provide a healthy packed lunch for the lunch club (guidance will be provided).

Key facts

Opening hours

9:00-11:30 (AM session), 11:30-12:45 (Lunch club), 12:45-3:15 (PM session). Open approximately 38 weeks a year, following Shelley First School term dates.

Session types

Morning session, Lunch club, Afternoon session

Food

Children bring a healthy packed lunch; snacks are provided by the nursery.

Age range

2.5 years to school starting age

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

1993

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Cabin

Last inspected 15 May 2024 · Jennifer Cowton

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Staff warmly welcome children and their families at this happy and family focused pre-school. Children separate from their parents and carers with confidence and form positive relationships with staff who know them well. Staff support children to build upon what they already know and can do and have high expectations for their progress, helping all children to make good progress.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff develop children's mathematical skills by weaving mathematical concepts through play and routines.
  • The manager is dedicated, ambitious, passionate, and prioritises staff well-being, leading to happy and supported staff.
  • Communication and language is promoted well for all children through a rich language environment and the introduction of new words.
  • Staff promote healthy lifestyles by working with parents to provide healthy packed lunches and supporting children to be independent.
  • Partnership with parents is a key strength, with positive relationships, detailed information collection, and regular communication.

Areas to develop

  • 1extend the monitoring of staff's practice to identify areas for improvement and raise the quality of the pre-school to even higher levels
  • 2consider how to support children's growing awareness of how to safely use digital technology and the internet.
Inspection #10339178 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents explain how much they appreciate the regular communication, which includes daily conversations, monthly newsletters and an online app.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children show their curiosity as they study tadpoles with magnifying glasses in the outside pond. Staff organise the pretend road outdoors to reinforce children's knowledge of road safety.

Inspection history

Date: November 2008

  • May 2024Good
  • July 2018Good
  • September 2017Good
  • May 2014Good
  • November 2008Good

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