A FAMILY centre has been rated as ‘good’ by Ofsted following its latest report.

Athersley Family Centre, based on Lindhurst Road, cared for 27 children at the time of the inspection in September.

The report said: “Staff warmly welcome children into the nursery.

“Children settle quickly with a variety of activities on offer.

“Staff invest time getting to know children when they start, and they carry out home visits as part of the settling-in process.

“This helps children to settle into the nursery’s routines quickly and be ready to learn.

“Children join in activities and play alongside their friends.”