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The Academy @ Almondbury Nursery

The Academy at Almondbury, 211 Southfield Road, Huddersfield HD5 8RJ
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The Academy @ Almondbury Nursery, Huddersfield
The Academy @ Almondbury Nursery, Huddersfield
The Academy @ Almondbury Nursery, Huddersfield

The Academy @ Almondbury offers children an exciting space to play and learn in, with caring staff who are fully qualified, including four at degree level. Children are encouraged to spend lots of time outside during their nursery day and activities often take place in the Mud Kitchen and Vegetable Garden.


Inside, a range of age appropriate rooms have been fitted with resources and toys that will help children develop both socially and emotionally and educationally.

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Joanne Mallinder (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 15

Total Places for Children

  • 43

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
  • Tuesday 07:30-18:00
  • Wednesday 07:30-18:00
  • Thursday 07:30-18:00
  • Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

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Review from P D (Grandfather of Child) published on 20 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Always looks forward to attending nursery. Staff always friendly and welcoming.

Reply from Jane Erlank, Manager at The Academy @ Almondbury Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to write a review, Peter. Best regards, Jane.

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Review from K W (Father of Child) published on 20 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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All staff at The Academy are very helpful and provide an excellent service. Our son really enjoys his time at nursery.

Reply from Jane Erlank, Manager at The Academy @ Almondbury Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to write this review. Best regards, Jane.

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Review from Katie B (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff and management at the Academy I feel always but the children's learning and well-being as a top priority. The transition from baby room to toddler to pre-school is seamless and all the staff endeavour to make the journey an easy one. I cannot praise them enough they are the best. We feel like an extended family.

Reply from Jane Erlank, Manager at The Academy @ Almondbury Nursery

Thank you, Katie - we love having you all as a family. Best regards, Jane.

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Review from Emma B (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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My daughter absolutely loves it here. All pre-school practitioners are excellent. She has been so well set up for school in September. Thank you.

Reply from Jane Erlank, Manager at The Academy @ Almondbury Nursery

Thank you Emma - we love having your daughter. Best regards, Jane.

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Review from Laura M (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2020 Submitted via Website
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An excellent nursery, staff are really helpful and kind. My son loves attending and I have been really pleased with his care and how his learning needs are encouraged in terms of his physical, social, emotional and intellectual development.

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Review from A M (Father of Child) published on 17 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Both my son and daughter have attended this nursery. My daughter is currently in preschool.
Both my children have had a great time at nursery and the staff have been superb with them.
They have made lots of new friends and always have a smile on their faces when I've collected them. I have every confidence in the nursery and feel my children are safe.

They, as staff, have also ensured they have developed as children and are at a good stage ready for school.

Reply from Jane Erlank, at The Academy @ Almondbury Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to write a review.

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Review from Lauren H (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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We are in our second month with bringing our daughter to The Academy and couldn't be happier.

She's very well looked after in a lovely, friendly and calm atmosphere.

Reply from Jane Erlank, at The Academy @ Almondbury Nursery

Thank you Lauren, we love having her.

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Review from Diane C (Grandmother of Child) published on 2 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My granddaughter really enjoys coming to nursery. She likes all the staff, she has come on really well with her development and has learnt a lot, her language skills have really come on and the staff are amazing with her.

Reply from Jane Erlank, at The Academy @ Almondbury Nursery

Thank you for your lovely comments. It is equally important to our team to get views from grandparents.

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Review from R G (Father of Child) published on 29 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent nursery with caring staff. Our son is very happy and learning lots. No complaints.

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Review from Jenna R (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My son has gained so much confidence since attending The Academy. All the staff meet him every morning with a warm welcome. He looks forward to every day he spends there.
Since moving up to the toddler room, his speech has come on. Although he's very quiet at nursery, the staff have assured me that they are going to work on this with him by finding what his interests are and doing one to one work with him surrounding them.

I always highly recommend The Academy to friends as it has been excellent for my son.

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Review from Katie A (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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The nursery is very organised and over the school holidays, organised daily activities, taking the children on lots of exciting outings. The nursery gets involved in significant events, such as Chinese New Year and Red Nose Day. This helps the children learn about significant events and cultures, giving them a good understanding.

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Review from Daniel O (Father of Child) published on 29 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Both our children have been here and have loved every minute. All the staff are brilliant and do a great job preparing the kids for school. I would highly recommend The Academy.

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Review from Ciara A (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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The nursery have been excellent and my little boy has fitted right in. It's like he's always been there.

Staff are always friendly and they all know his name. You can see how passionate they all are about their jobs. I would definitely recommend this nursery.

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Review from Mattheau W (Father of Child) published on 29 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My son started here in the toddler room and has since progressed to preschool. During this time, I have seen my son's confidence build and flourish. He has always loved going and the staff have made him feel welcome from his first visit. He loves his meals and regularly asks for seconds.

They have also made us feel welcome as parents and almost part of the family.

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Review from Johnny M (Father of Child) published on 29 March 2019 Submitted via Website
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All the staff are fantastic and take great care of our child. He enjoys being there and the nursery keep him entertained with varying play activities. The meals are freshly prepared and the children can always have more if they are still hungry. We are kept up to date on what he’s been up to via a daily report and parents evenings are quite regular. I would highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Nicola F (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff are amazing, so friendly and have great knowledge of all the children. Resources available are constantly changing, providing stimulation for the children.

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Review from U P (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Nothing but praise. My daughter has been attending since she was 1 year old and now coming towards the end of her time in pre-school. Care throughout has been excellent and she's never once said she's not happy at the Academy or doesn't like it anymore. Lots of activities and trips out have provided new experiences. Staff are excellent, provide food feedback at the end of each day and take an interest in my daughter. I feel staff get to know her well and fo go above and beyond. Would, without doubt, recommend to others. She prefers the food at nursery to mine.

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Review from Amy A (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My son really enjoys this nursery. He has developed so much in his speaking and social skills and the staff really encourage his development.

They take the children to the park or to the local facilities which my son really enjoys.

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Review from Amanda M (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2019 Submitted via Website
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Friendly staff with an insight and understanding of children and their needs, they showed that they had the ability to encourage children to make friendships and behave well. Outdoor play and learning is always promoted which my child loved. My child was always involved in a range of activities throughout the week and is a wonderful child, I believe as a result of the contribution the nursery made.

Reply from Jane Erlank, at The Academy @ Almondbury Nursery

We miss you all very much and thank you for your review.

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Review from Robbie W (Father of Child) published on 22 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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The Academy has been wonderful at supporting our son in the last 2 years. He loves coming to nursery and is progressing really well. All the staff are friendly and welcoming and we couldn't be happier.

Reply from Jane Erlank, at The Academy @ Almondbury Nursery

Thank you Robbie we really appreciate your comments

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Meet the Team (15)

Jane Erlank Job Title: Executive Manager Joined: 2012
Jane Erlank
Bachelor of Arts in Early Years
Early Years Teacher Status
Level 6 in Business Management
Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding Children/ Higher Level
Advanced Food Safety

Working together to safeguard children

Christopher Petrie Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2012
Christopher Petrie
Early Years Foundation Level 4 in Early Years
Business Management Level 5
Paediatric First Aid
Food Hygiene

Safeguarding Children / Advanced Level

Cynthia Rice Job Title: Educational Coordinator Joined: 2013
Cynthia Rice
Early Years Foundation
Level 3 NVQ in Playwork
Paediatric First Aid

Safeguarding Children / Higher Level

Amy Hinchliffe Job Title: Room Leader Joined: 2016
Amy Hinchliffe
NVQ Level 3 in Early Years and Education
Management Level 3
Paediatric First Aid

Safeguarding Children

Jake Mallinson Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2016
Jake Mallinson
NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Education
Paediatric First Aid

Safeguarding Children

Irram Adnan Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2013
Irram Adnan
Level 3 Childcare and Education
Paediatric First Aid

Safeguarding Children

Georgia Monoghan Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2017
Georgia Monoghan
Distinction in BTEC National Diploma in Children's Play Learning and Development
(Early Years Educator)
Paediatric First Aid

Safeguarding Children

Sonia Clement Job Title: Nursery Practitiioner Joined: 2011
Sonia Clement
Nursery Nurse of the Year 2013
Edexcel Level 3 in Health and Social Care/ Childcare
British Sign Language (in training)
Food Hygiene
Safeguarding Children

Paediatric First Aid

Amanda Rhyll Job Title: Nursery Practitiioner Joined: 2018
Amanda Rhyll
Working towards NVQ Level 3
Paediatric First Aid

Safeguarding Children

Jorja Mitchell Job Title: Nursery Practitiioner Joined: 2011
Jorja Mitchell
Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Diploma
Safeguarding Children / Higher Level

Paediatric First Aid

Emma Pugh Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2017
Emma Pugh
BTEC Level 3
Paediatric First Aid

Safeguarding Children

Nicole Andrews Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2014
Nicole Andrews
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma
Paediatric First Aid

Safeguarding Children

Annette Somerset Job Title: Nursery Practitioner / Nursery Cook Joined: 2015
Annette Somerset
NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Hospitality Services
NVQ Level 2 in Childcare and Education
Paediatric First Aid

Safeguarding Children

Taylor Strachan Job Title: Nursery Practitiioner/ CURRENTLY ON MATERNITY LEAVE Joined: 2013
Taylor Strachan
Edexcel Level 3 BTEC
Paediatric First Aid

Safeguarding Children

Bethany Gibb Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2016
Bethany Gibb

BTEC Level 3 Diploma

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