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Woodroyd Nursery and Children Centre

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jan 2023)
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5.0(3 parent reviews) ·Woodroyd Road, West Bowling, Bradford, BD5 8EL · Bradford
Number of places
88 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
Bradford

About this day nursery

Woodroyd Nursery and Children Centre in Bradford, established in 2006, provides outstanding early years education and care for children aged 0 to 4 years. 30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, the nursery is known for its exceptionally inclusive and community-focused approach, with staff and leaders holding very high ambitions for all children.

Key persons work closely with parents to ensure children feel safe and secure, fostering independence by encouraging them to access a variety of resources, from creative art supplies to play dough for developing fine motor skills. The curriculum is delivered with a strong focus on children's interests, ensuring they remain highly engaged.

The nursery boasts large, well-resourced outdoor areas where children are encouraged to play in all weathers, enhancing physical activity, resilience, and stamina. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make rapid progress due to the nursery's inclusive practices and dedicated support from external agencies and good communication with local schools.

The nursery also places a strong emphasis on developing communication skills, with new stories introduced weekly to extend vocabulary, and targeted support for speech and language where needed. Children are encouraged to develop independence and social skills, learning to wash hands, serve snacks, and take turns.

This highly ambitious and nurturing environment, rated Outstanding by Ofsted on 4th January 2023, ensures children are well-prepared for their next stage in education.

What it's like

Children make excellent progress in this exceptionally inclusive and community-focused nursery. Staff and leaders have very high ambitions for all children. Key persons work closely with parents to get to know them and their children, which helps children to feel safe and secure.

Outstanding educationCommunity-focusedStrong SEND supportOutdoor learningFocus on independenceCommunication development

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday-Friday, 08:00 - 16:00

Age range

2-5 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Session types

Sessional, Full Day

Waitlist

Waiting list

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Woodroyd Nursery and Children Centre

Last inspected 4 January 2023 · Samantha Lambert

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

What it's like to attend

Children make excellent progress in this exceptionally inclusive and community-focused nursery. Staff and leaders have very high ambitions for all children. Key persons work closely with parents to get to know them and their children, which helps children to feel safe and secure.

Inspector highlights

  • The nursery is a valued part of the community, providing support for families beyond childcare.
  • Staff effectively use children's interests to plan learning and keep them highly engaged.
  • Staff introduce new stories weekly, extending vocabulary and planning targeted support for communication skills.
  • Children are kind and respectful, learning to take turns and developing problem-solving skills.
  • Children develop independence by washing hands, serving snacks, and filling water bottles themselves.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should provide access to higher qualifications for staff, which will continue to raise the already high levels of teaching and learning.
Inspection #10262231 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make rapid progress. The nursery is extremely inclusive, and staff go above and beyond to ensure all children have the same opportunities. They work with a wide range of outside agencies to provide children with targeted education and care plans, and communicate well with local schools to ensure continued support for children with SEND.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy spending time in the large, well-resourced outdoor areas. They learn to navigate space on ride-on toys and practice climbing and balancing on play equipment. Staff encourage them to play outside in all weathers, which increases physical activity and builds resilience and stamina.

Parent Reviews of Woodroyd Nursery and Children Centre

5.0
(3)

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Inspection history

Date: November 2009

  • January 2023Outstanding
  • November 2017Outstanding
  • April 2013Good
  • November 2009Outstanding

Frequently asked about Woodroyd Nursery and Children Centre

About the setting

Woodroyd Nursery and Children Centre registered in 2006 and is located in Bradford. The nursery employs 14 members of childcare staff, with 11 holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. It is open during term time from 8.30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY335903
Registered person
Woodroyd Nursery And Childrens Centre
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Outstanding

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