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 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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Care Provided by The Academy @ Almondbury Nursery

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • 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
  • 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

The Academy @ Almondbury Nursery Reviews (120)

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The Academy @ Almondbury Nursery has a Review Score of 7.8 (7.783) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Academy @ Almondbury Nursery has 120 reviews.

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Review from Z S (Mother of Child) published on 29 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery. The staff are very kind and pleasant. There is no better place that I would send my child. Nothing is too much trouble.

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Review from Andy H (Father of Child) published on 29 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We find our son is very happy coming to nursery. He is happy turning up in a morning and doesn't want to leave when I pick him up so that tells me he's very happy when he's here. Both me and his mother find all the staff nice and welcoming. As our son needs extra care we certainly feel like he is getting
it so we're both very happy.

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Review from Jayde B (Mother of Child) published on 29 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very happy with The Academy and my son is very settled and enjoys his time at The Academy.

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Review from Helen L (Mother of Child) published on 29 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending The Academy for just over a year and we all as a family love the nursery so much. All the staff went above and beyond to help my daughter settle in and make her feel loved and welcome.
My daughter gets to experience a wide range of activities at The Academy and she especially
loves practicing for concerts.

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Review from R C (Mother of Child) published on 29 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I always find the staff very welcoming and encouraging. Our daughter has come on leaps and bounds since coming here and each child is treated as an individual.

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Review from Y B (Mother of Child) published on 29 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A very caring and experienced education provider.

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Review from Tom S (Father of Child) published on 29 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child really enjoys coming to this nursery so much so he jumps out of the door in the morning looking forward to hi breakfast.
The staff of the nursery make the biggest difference, they are so friendly and welcoming and take really good care ensuring my child is engaged all day.
He loves the food
(all home-cooked) eats it all and especially loves playing in the sand and painting. Great work guys - keep up the good work!

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Review from K W (Mother of Child) published on 29 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Friendly, professional and diverse all staff passionate about the care of the children. Good reports.

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Review from P M (Father of Child) published on 29 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very encouraging providing great beginning in life.

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Review from Monique T (Mother of Child) published on 29 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent communication from all staff members, warm and welcoming atmosphere for children and parents. My daughter always has fun and things to talk about, plus pictures, cards and crafty things relating to what's going on eg. Christmas, Valentine's.

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Review from S L (Mother of Child) published on 29 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Academy @ Almondbury is a fantastic nursery. My little boy has thrived since starting in May 2019, his crawling and walking and his speech have come on leaps and bounds. The staff are fabulous they really are so friendly and caring. I would recommend this nursery to anyone 10/10!

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Review from S I (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to The Academy for six months and she loves it. The staff are very good with her. Very caring and professional.

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

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


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Review from Robert C (Father of Child) published on 20 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Fantastic and fun environment. Our girls love the academy. They always try out new things.

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

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


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Review from J W (Father of Child) published on 20 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our child enjoys all aspects of coming to the academy. She is excited to come and partake in the many trips and activities that have helped her grow into the person she is today. The staff are always excellent and friendly, would definitely recommend The Academy.

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

Thank you, James, for your review. We have absolutely loved having your daughter. Best regards, Jane.


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Review from J H (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves coming to nursery and she has improved so much since starting. The nursery staff are amazing as they keep me up to date and inform me of everything my daughter is developing in and what she has enjoyed doing throughout the day. I have three children that have all been to nursery but
this nursery is the best one by far, making me feel so relaxed knowing she is settled and developing so well.

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

Thank you so much for your review - we love having you all as part of our Academy family. Best regards, Jane.


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Review from K S (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son loves coming to nursery. He has lots of fun. The current nursery manager has been very supportive. She will be very much missed and the deputy manager is also missed - both two lovely people. My son developed well, achieving his milestones. The nursery is fab. Thank you to all the staff who are
part of my son's learning journey.

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

Thank you for taking the time to write a review for us. We love having your family as part of the Academy Family and love looking after your son and he is doing so well. Best regards, Jane.


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Review from Laura S (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are great. Feels like an extended family caring for my little one. She loves going to nursery and the facilities are great. Would recommend.

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

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We love looking after our children. Best regards, Jane.


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Review from A L (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great staff, my little boy has been here nearly a year and absolutely loves it.

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

Thank you, Abi. We love caring for our children - it just isn't a chore. All staff absolutely love their jobs. Best regards, Jane.


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Review from Michelle F (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery. Staff are brilliant. Would like to thank all the staff for the effort they put into caring and looking after my son. He really enjoys being here. I've noticed he has settled in very well. Thank you.

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

Michelle thank you so much for your review. You have been with us as a family now for so long and we have loved looking after your two sons. Best regards, Jane.


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Review from James S (Father of Child) published on 20 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves coming to The Academy. The staff are fantastic and take a genuine interest in my son and his development as well as getting to know us as a family. My son has amazed me with the things he has learnt from the Academy and has made some great relationships with the adults and children. I believe
this is due to the quality of staff and ethos of the nursery.

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

Thank you and we couldn't have had such a wonderful party without your talent on the guitar. Best regards, Jane.


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Current Review Score: 7.8 (7.783)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 7.8 (7.783) out of 10 for The Academy @ Almondbury Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 1 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.1 out of 5 from 1 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.667 for The Academy @ Almondbury Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (8 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 12 Ratings = 4.667

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 3.116 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Academy @ Almondbury Nursery is based on 1 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 = 3

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 43 number of registered child places is 8.6. 1 Positive Reviews ÷ 8.6 = 0.116

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (15)

Jane

Jane Erlank

Job Title: Executive Manager

Joined: 2012

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

Christopher Petrie

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2012

Early Years Foundation Level 4 in Early Years
Business Management Level 5
Paediatric First Aid
Food Hygiene
Safeguarding Children / Advanced Level


Cynthia

Cynthia Rice

Job Title: Educational Coordinator

Joined: 2013

Early Years Foundation
Level 3 NVQ in Playwork
Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding Children / Higher Level


Amy

Amy Hinchliffe

Job Title: Room Leader

Joined: 2016

NVQ Level 3 in Early Years and Education
Management Level 3
Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding Children


Jake

Jake Mallinson

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2016

NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Education
Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding Children


Irram

Irram Adnan

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2013

Level 3 Childcare and Education
Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding Children


Georgia

Georgia Monoghan

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2017

Distinction in BTEC National Diploma in Children's Play Learning and Development
(Early Years Educator)
Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding Children


Sonia

Sonia Clement

Job Title: Nursery Practitiioner

Joined: 2011

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

Amanda Rhyll

Job Title: Nursery Practitiioner

Joined: 2018

Working towards NVQ Level 3
Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding Children


Jorja

Jorja Mitchell

Job Title: Nursery Practitiioner

Joined: 2011

Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Diploma
Safeguarding Children / Higher Level
Paediatric First Aid


Emma

Emma Pugh

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2017

BTEC Level 3
Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding Children


Nicole

Nicole Andrews

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2014

BTEC Level 3 National Diploma
Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding Children


Annette

Annette Somerset

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner / Nursery Cook

Joined: 2015

NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Hospitality Services
NVQ Level 2 in Childcare and Education
Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding Children


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Taylor Strachan

Job Title: Nursery Practitiioner/ CURRENTLY ON MATERNITY LEAVE

Joined: 2013

Edexcel Level 3 BTEC
Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding Children


Bethany

Bethany Gibb

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2016

BTEC Level 3 Diploma


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