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Borrowby Nursery School

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2023)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·The Cabin, Knayton C of E Primary School, Knayton, Thirsk, YO7 4AN · North Yorkshire
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2023
Local authority
North Yorkshire

About this day nursery

Borrowby Nursery School, established in 2003, provides a warm and welcoming environment for children aged 2 to 10 years. Located in Knayton, Thirsk, the nursery operates on a term-time only basis.

Children are greeted warmly and quickly engage with staff and friends, building trusting relationships. The curriculum prioritises communication and language development, with staff actively engaging children in conversations, introducing new vocabulary, and sharing stories and songs.

Early number skills are also fostered through practical, routine activities, such as counting during snack time and measuring in the mud kitchen. Children are encouraged to initiate their own play, exploring a wide range of resources from construction toys to craft materials.

The nursery places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, where children spend considerable time engaging with nature, problem-solving, and developing an understanding of the natural world.

Our ethos

Borrowby Nursery School emphasises a personalised, child-centric, and play-focused philosophy, prioritising well-being through practical, age-appropriate activities and outdoor exploration rather than academic pressure. They foster strong relationships between staff and families to understand each child's individual needs, offering a gentle introduction to school routines within a snug and intimate atmosphere.

What it's like

Children receive a warm welcome to this nursery. They look forward to coming and delight in seeing their friends and staff. Staff build warm and caring relationships with children. Children trust the adults and know that they are there to help.

Warm welcomeStrong SEND supportOutdoor learningGood behaviourCommunication and language priorityWell-developed number skills

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
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Key facts

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Borrowby Nursery School

Last inspected 18 December 2023

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 receive a warm welcome to this nursery. They look forward to coming and delight in seeing their friends and staff. Staff build warm and caring relationships with children. Children trust the adults and know that they are there to help.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager and staff have worked hard to address the previous actions and are committed to providing high-quality care and education for all children.
  • Communication and language are a priority, with staff engaging in back-and-forth conversations, introducing new words, and sharing books and songs.
  • Children develop number skills well, with staff incorporating counting into routine activities and using the mud kitchen for measuring.
  • Children initiate their own play and are interested in a wide range of resources, exploring with construction toys, jigsaw puzzles, and crafting Christmas decorations.
  • Staff manage children's behaviour well, are patient, speak calmly, and ensure children understand expectations.

Areas to develop

  • 1enhance further the opportunities that help children to test their ideas through their own trial and error.
Inspection #10308911 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are delighted that the nursery is so inclusive and focuses on the individual needs of their children.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Parents are delighted that the nursery is so inclusive and focuses on the individual needs of their children.

Outdoor space

Children spend a lot of time outdoors. They work together, shovelling sand and soil, and solving the problem of transporting water. Children are fascinated by nature, turning over logs to find creatures and describing them.

Parent Reviews of Borrowby Nursery School

5.0
(1)
Phuong Vu
a year ago

I feel so lucky to send my little boy to this nursery. I can't rate Linda and her team higher for their care for the kids. My little boy has joined the nursery since he was 2 and loves going to Linda's place every day. He has lots of outdoor playing time, healthy food and activities. Beside it, I like Linda's simple method of early childcare with her sole focus on the kids' benefits. Plus, the fee is the most affordable in Thirsk.

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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023

Date: November 2008

  • December 2023Good
  • July 2023Inadequate
  • December 2017Good
  • January 2017Good
  • May 2013Good
  • November 2008Good

Frequently asked about Borrowby Nursery School

About the setting

Borrowby Nursery School registered in 2003 and is situated in the village of Knayton, Thirsk. The setting employs six members of staff, all holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 6 and above. The setting opens term time only, Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 6pm, and Friday 7.30am to 5.30pm. There is also a holiday club open during the school holidays, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8am to 5.30pm. The setting provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY272499
Registered person
Chapman, Linda
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Inadequate

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