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Acorns In Harrogate

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2023)
·Hookstone Chase Community Centre, Hookstone Chase, HARROGATE, HG2 7DJ · North Yorkshire
Number of places
50 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
North Yorkshire

About this day nursery

Acorns in Harrogate Nursery, established in the mid-2010s, offers a nurturing environment within a modern, purpose-built facility conveniently situated in central Harrogate. The nursery is committed to creating a space where children feel valued, respected, and secure, fostering strong bonds and encouraging learning through play.

This approach aims to build confidence and independence in children, preparing them comprehensively for school and future life experiences. The nursery champions an inclusive philosophy, celebrating diversity and individual differences, which enriches the daily life and learning journey of every child.

They maintain strong relationships with parents and actively collaborate with local schools and Harrogate Early Years initiatives to ensure a holistic development approach.

What it's like

Children are happy, settled and confident; staff have prioritised children's personal, social and emotional development following the COVID-19 pandemic, and children are relaxed, confident and very well behaved. Younger children seek comfort from their key person and explore their environment, while older children say they like the nursery because the staff are nice.

Purpose-built facilityLearning through playInclusive environmentStrong parent partnerships

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Session types

Baby Room (3-18 months), Tweeny Room (2-3 years), Pre-school (3-4 years)

Opening hours

Mon - Fri: 7:30 - 18:00

Age range

3 months - 4 years

Established

2017

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Acorns In Harrogate

Last inspected 20 June 2023 · Pat Edmond

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are happy, settled and confident; staff have prioritised children's personal, social and emotional development following the COVID-19 pandemic, and children are relaxed, confident and very well behaved. Younger children seek comfort from their key person and explore their environment, while older children say they like the nursery because the staff are nice.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy, settled and very well behaved.
  • Staff have prioritised children's personal, social and emotional development after the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Children become confident communicators and staff are attentive to spoken and non-verbal communication.
  • Children enjoy healthy, home-cooked meals and regular outdoor physical activity in all weathers.
  • Staff introduce mathematical concepts frequently and children count well.

Areas to develop

  • 1further improve children's vocabulary and pronunciation by making sure that all staff and parents know what children need to learn and practise
  • 2continue to develop systems for monitoring the quality of provision so that the intended curriculum is implemented more consistently across all areas of the provision.
Inspection #10290427 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff work closely with other agencies to help children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive the extra support they need so they quickly begin to catch up with their peers.

Outdoor space

Older children enjoy being active outdoors in the fresh air in all weathers; they learn to put on their own coats and boots and enjoy climbing, balancing and riding balance bicycles. Staff encourage toddlers to explore outside, such as listening to rain on the shelter roof and pouring water down the guttering, which promotes children's health and physical development.

Inspection history

Date: June 2019

  • June 2023Good
  • June 2019Good

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