Opening hours
7:30am - 6:00pm, Monday to Friday (51 weeks a year, closed for 1 week at Christmas and bank holidays)
Westfield Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2023)
Number of places
82 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2023
Local authority
Bradford
About this day nursery
Westfield Nursery, a privately operated childcare facility in Bradford, has been dedicated to early years education since its establishment in 1997. Catering to children from birth to five years old, the nursery is situated on Sorrin Close in Idle.
It operates 51 weeks a year, closing only for one week during the Christmas period and on all statutory bank holidays, offering extended hours from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday. The nursery emphasises providing a rich and stimulating environment that goes beyond the basic requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
They offer a variety of rooms tailored to different age groups and developmental stages, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. The nursery encourages parents to visit their facility to experience the atmosphere and meet the staff.
They also provide information and support regarding various funding options available to help with fees, such as Tax-Free Childcare, Tax credits, and Universal credits. Their commitment is to offer high-quality, flexible childcare that supports children's growth and development.
Our ethos
Westfield Nursery is committed to providing high-quality, flexible childcare that supports children's growth and development, going beyond the basic requirements of the EYFS framework by offering a rich and stimulating environment tailored to different age groups and developmental stages.
What it's like
Children are well cared for by staff who know them well and form close bonds. Staff plan activities to extend children's knowledge and skills, with a strong focus on communication and language development, introducing new words and supporting children who speak English as an additional language.
Established since 1997Supports funded hoursFlexible childcare options
Pricing & funding
Charges are structured by age bands (0-3 years and 3-5 years) with rates for full weeks, full days, morning, afternoon, or hourly sessions. Fees exclude meals, non-consumables, and enhanced provision, which are billed as additional daily or half-day charges.
Funding accepted
15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Good to know
- A deposit of £350 is required upon registration.
- Additional daily charges apply for meals, non-consumables, and enhanced provision.
- Funding options (15 and 30 hours) are available for eligible children.
Key facts
Age range
0-5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
1997
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Westfield Nursery
Last inspected 7 December 2023 · Julie Dent
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 are well cared for by staff who know them well and form close bonds. Staff plan activities to extend children's knowledge and skills, with a strong focus on communication and language development, introducing new words and supporting children who speak English as an additional language.
Inspector highlights
- Managers and staff understand what children need to learn next and effectively support their progress.
- Children relish being physically active both indoors and outdoors, developing confidence in their physical abilities.
- Staff help children develop a love of books from an early age, making them accessible in all rooms.
- Managers and staff are committed to providing the best care, using self-evaluation to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
- Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported, making good progress with individual educational plans and external professional advice.
Areas to develop
- 1strengthen how more challenging aspects of children's behaviour are managed and help children to develop a deeper understanding of how to act and behave.
- 2extend the information sharing with parents further so that all parents know their child's individual next steps and can support their learning at home.
Inspection #10311816 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents are very happy with the service provided by the nursery.
They say their children enjoy attending and talk excitedly about what they do at the nursery.
Parents value the information staff share with them, such as daily updates about their child's care routines.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported and make good progress. Staff implement individual educational plans that help to close gaps in learning and use advice from external professionals effectively. The special educational needs coordinator uses her experience and knowledge to act quickly and put appropriate support in place.
Outdoor space
Children relish being physically active. Babies have lots of space to crawl around. While outside they giggle as they jump in puddles. Toddlers spend time outdoors searching for characters from a favourite book as they explore trees and the equipment. Children are confident in their physical abilities.
EAL / language support
Staff support children who speak English as an additional language effectively. Children hear their home languages at the nursery and staff use other supportive techniques, such as the use of visuals prompts. This leads to children becoming confident communicators.
Parent Reviews of Westfield Nursery
3.7
(3)
Anthony Moore
9 years ago
Were due to be moving to the area (house fell through) and this is the nursery we'd selected. Looked at 6, went to visit 3 and this was by far the best. Double gutted that our house fell through, and we couldn't send our son to this nursery. Emma Pearson agreed to repay the deposit payment that we'd put down, because we gave them plenty of notice, so I think that speaks volumes of the type of people who manage and run this nursery.
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Dickieboy Bradders
4 years ago
Went for look around and very impressed...lots of staff on duty well in control of all the kids ... lunch time too the meal looked very nice 😋 lots of facilities toys books play areas 👶🏻🖍️🧩📚
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Steve Parker
7 months ago
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Inspection history
Date: July 2010
- December 2023Good
- April 2018Good
- February 2014Good
- June 2011Outstanding
- July 2010Inadequate
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