A NURSERY has turned its fortunes around after it was rated inadequate by Ofsted earlier this year.

A number of concerns were raised about Broomfield Private Day Nursery, Clayton, following a visit from the education watchdog in June, but after a re-inspection it is now good in every area and overall, and also has a five-star food hygiene rating.

A report from the visit, which was carried out last month, says: “Children are happy and enjoy their time at the nursery.

“They are safe and have access to a variety of resources inside and outside.

“Staff develop a broad curriculum and offer new experiences to children.

“They interact positively with children and encourage them to join in with the wide range of activities on offer.”

It adds: “Staff have high expectations for all children. They offer a wide range of support to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

“Staff work closely with parents and other professionals to ensure children receive the support that they need.

“Children develop the skills needed for their future learning. Children are well behaved and polite.

“They are independent, confident and self-assured individuals who have good communication and social skills.

“Children form good relationships with staff and each other. For example, children enjoy

developing their imagination alongside staff as they pretend to go shopping.”

The report adds: “Children’s physical development is supported well.

“They have plenty of opportunities to be active and spend time in the spacious garden. Children explore different textures outside as they crunch through autumn leaves and ice on the ground.

“Staff are good role models and teach children right from wrong. Older children help to decide their own rules and boundaries and remind each other how to follow these.

“Positive behaviour is reinforced through the use of a group reward chart. Leaders and managers reflect on the setting and have made improvements since the last inspection.

“They support staff to develop their skills and knowledge, especially surrounding safeguarding and understanding the ‘Prevent’ duty guidance."

The arrangements for safeguarding are described as “effective” and inspectors say children are safe in the nursery.

Nursery owner Rachel Strong said: " I would like to thank all my team at Broomfield for their work and dedication over the six months months and all of our parents and carers who have supported us since our last inspection back in June, showing that they truly believed in the care my staff provided for their children.

"Broomfield will continue to grow and enrich the lives of the children who attend as they have done for many years. Broomfield staff always put the children at the heart of everything they do and always want the best for them.

"Whilst we are celebrating our Good result with Ofsted we are also pleased to announce that we received a five-star rating from Bradford Council scores on the doors.

"We are now going to be enjoying the festive run up to Christmas with glitter, paint and lots of messy activities, along with our Christmas sing-alongs and stay and plays."