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Wyke Community and Children's Centre

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Mar 2024)
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4.5(17 parent reviews)
·Huddersfield Road, Wyke, Bradford, BD12 8AA · Bradford
Number of places
71 places
Age range
1–5 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2024
Local authority
Bradford

About this day nursery

Wyke Community and Children's Centre is dedicated to providing an exceptional start for every child in its care, fostering their unique talents within a secure, safe, and joyful setting. The centre collaborates closely with parents, families, and carers, celebrating each child's individuality.

Its inclusive environment encourages children to flourish, develop respect, cultivate independence, build confidence, and engage in diverse educational experiences. Strong relationships are nurtured between practitioners and peers.

The centre offers care for babies aged 0-2 years, nursery for 2-3 year olds, and pre-school for 3-4 year olds, as well as a FunCare Out of Schools programme for children aged 5-12 years. They proudly highlight their "Outstanding" Ofsted rating, underscoring their commitment to high-quality childcare and early education.

The facility provides meals and flexible plans, and welcomes inquiries for visits or further information.

Our ethos

At Wyke Community and Children’s Centre we believe that each and every child deserves the very best start in life. By working closely with parents, families and carers we recognise that children are unique. We aim to help children make the most of their individual talents, by providing a secure, safe and happy environment. Our inclusive provision enables children to thrive, be respected, be independent, be confident and enjoy a variety of educational experiences, whilst building strong relationships with practitioners and their peers.

What it's like

Leaders and staff go above and beyond to provide children with the individual support that they need to reach their full potential. Children benefit from the ambitious curriculum and learning experiences staff plan for them, and flourish and make excellent rates of progress in their all-round development. They show high levels of confidence and self-esteem because of the nurturing and caring relationships staff build with them.

Outstanding Ofsted ratingInclusive provisionMeals includedFunCare Out of Schools programme

Pricing & funding

Charges are based on age-banded daily or half-day rates for babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers. Out-of-school options include an after-school club and holiday club with full or half-day sessions. Daily rates include main meals and snacks, while holiday club attendees must bring a packed lunch.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Fees for daily nursery sessions include breakfast, lunch, an afternoon snack, and tea.
  • After-school club fees include school collection and a snack.
  • Holiday club fees include breakfast and a snack, but children must bring a packed lunch.
  • Trips may incur additional costs.

Key facts

Food

Breakfast, Lunch, afternoon snack and Tea time are included in daily rates for nursery children. For FunCare, school collection and snack are included for after-school care, and breakfast and snack are included for holiday club (packed lunch required).

Age range

0-12 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Wyke Community and Children's Centre

Last inspected 13 March 2024

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

What it's like to attend

Leaders and staff go above and beyond to provide children with the individual support that they need to reach their full potential. Children benefit from the ambitious curriculum and learning experiences staff plan for them, and flourish and make excellent rates of progress in their all-round development. They show high levels of confidence and self-esteem because of the nurturing and caring relationships staff build with them.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and staff rigorously monitor children's learning and development, using observations and assessments to identify next steps and plan targeted interventions.
  • The setting is highly inclusive, with leaders and staff working collaboratively with parents and external professionals for early intervention, ensuring excellent progress for all children, including those with SEND.
  • Partnership working with parents is exceptional, with regular discussions, meetings, a learning library, and coffee mornings providing support and involvement.
  • Children are well supported to develop their communication and language skills through clear spoken language, encouragement to repeat sounds and words, and a language-rich environment.
  • Children develop a love for reading through engaging story times, answering questions about stories, and stimulating role play activities.
  • Children thoroughly enjoy playing outdoors and have plenty of opportunities to develop coordination, balance, spatial awareness, and gross motor skills.
  • Leaders continually monitor staff performance and provide targeted professional development opportunities to maintain high standards and quality of teaching.
Inspection #10317059 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The setting is highly inclusive. Leaders and staff work collaboratively with parents and external professionals to ensure there is early intervention for children who require additional support. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make excellent rates of progress from their starting points.

Outdoor space

Children thoroughly enjoy playing outdoors in the fresh air. They have plenty of opportunities to develop their coordination, balance, spatial awareness and gross motor skills while using balance bikes, trikes and scooters. Children learn how to keep themselves and others safe while riding around and navigating the outdoor space safely.

Parent Reviews of Wyke Community and Children's Centre

4.5
(17)
Karl Tighe
8 years ago

Nice friendly staff. Has different things for all. Nursery, sensory play, midwife and more.

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Gemma Davies
9 years ago

My Son Loves It Here, Definitely One Of The Best After School Clubs :)

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Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2024

Date: July 2009

  • March 2024Outstanding
  • May 2018Good
  • November 2017Inadequate
  • April 2013Good
  • July 2009Good

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