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Hmp New Hall Mother & Baby Unit

Ofsted: GoodNursery

H M Prison & Young Offenders Institute, New Hall, New Hall Way, Flockton, Wakefield, WF4 4XX

Provider type

Nursery

Capacity

10 children

Key details

Capacity

10 places

Ofsted Inspection Summary

Hmp New Hall Mother & Baby Unit was inspected by Ofsted on 28 May 2025 and received an overall rating of Good. In their report, inspectors noted: "Babies quickly transition into this warm, caring and nurturing setting. Young babies demonstrate their strong relationship with staff as they affectionately respond to familiar adults. They gurgle happily and squeal loudly to communicate."

Key strengths

  • Staff promote a love of books from the very start of a baby's education.
  • Leaders have planned a progressive curriculum that follows babies' interests.
  • Staff take time to strengthen attachments during every moment that personal care tasks take place.
  • Staff plan activities to promote tolerance and understanding in meaningful ways.
  • Partnership working with parents and other agencies is a real strength of the setting that enables babies to flourish from birth.

Areas for improvement

  • strengthen staff questioning skills to consistently place a sharp focus on the acquisition of vocabulary
  • review the curriculum for physical development and consider how the indoor and outdoor environments can support and challenge the development of babies' gross…
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Location

H M Prison & Young Offenders Institute, New Hall, New Hall Way, Flockton, Wakefield, WF4 4XX

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