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Brockholes Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2023)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Brockholes C of E School, Brockholes Lane, Holmfirth, HD9 7EB · Kirklees
Number of places
17 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2023
Local authority
Kirklees

About this day nursery

Brockholes Pre-School, located in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, offers high-quality early years education and childcare, with nearly five decades of service to the community. The pre-school received a "Good" rating from Ofsted in November 2023, reflecting its commitment to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment.

The curriculum emphasises outdoor play to foster physical development and encourages children to build relationships and make friends. Activities are designed to support learning through both structured engagement and free play, following the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum.

Each child benefits from a dedicated Key Person who monitors their development and works collaboratively with parents. The staff comprises experienced and qualified professionals, ensuring a supportive and educational experience tailored to individual needs.

Our ethos

Brockholes Pre-School follows the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum, emphasising outdoor play for physical development and encouraging children to build relationships. They support learning through structured engagement and free play, with a dedicated Key Person monitoring each child's development and collaborating with parents.

What it's like

Children are happy and relaxed in this welcoming pre-school. They develop secure bonds with the caring staff and settle quickly with support from their key person. Children are keen to talk about their experiences from home.

Ofsted Rated GoodOutdoor PlayExperienced Staff

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged at an hourly rate, with options for morning, afternoon, or full-day sessions. Full-day fees include a morning snack and afternoon tea, while lunch is available for an additional charge.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • Hourly rate£5.50 / hour
  • Full day rate£41.25 / day
  • Morning session£19.25 / session
  • Afternoon session£22.00 / session
  • Lunch£2.50 / session

Good to know

  • Sessions run from 8:30am to 12:00pm, 12:00pm to 4:00pm, or a full day from 8:30am to 4:00pm.
  • Full day sessions include a morning snack and afternoon tea.
  • Lunch can be provided for an additional daily charge.
  • Employer Childcare Vouchers are accepted.

Key facts

Session types

Full day, Morning session, Afternoon session

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8.30am until 4pm

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Brockholes Pre-School

Last inspected 7 November 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 are happy and relaxed in this welcoming pre-school. They develop secure bonds with the caring staff and settle quickly with support from their key person. Children are keen to talk about their experiences from home.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy and relaxed and develop secure bonds with staff.
  • Children behave well and are confident and inquisitive.
  • Children learn about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and have plenty of opportunities to be physically active.
  • Staff plan an interesting curriculum, taking into account children's interests and next steps.
  • Support for children's language development is strong, and staff skilfully promote early writing and mathematical skills.
  • Staff identify when children need additional support and put strategies in place to help children catch up.
  • Staff promote good manners and understanding of mealtimes as a social event.

Areas to develop

  • 1during focused activities, minimise distractions for children so that they continue to be deeply engaged in their play and learning and sustain high levels of concentration
  • 2develop the partnerships with other settings children attend to share information about children's development and promote continuity for children.
Inspection #10305045 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff identify when children are not meeting their expected targets and may need additional support. They seek advice from outside agencies and put strategies in place to help children catch up.

Outdoor space

Children have plenty of opportunities to be physically active. For example, outdoors, they use ride-on toys, such as scooters, and learn to catch and throw balls. Staff teach children about how to keep themselves safe, for example, during road safety during outdoor play and walks in the community.

Parent Reviews of Brockholes Pre-School

5.0
(1)
Russell G
a year ago

Lovely staff, my first born had a great time here. Good integration into the junior School, do lots of activities. They have tax free childcare and free childcare too which helped us massively.

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Inspection history

Date: December 2011

  • November 2023Good
  • February 2018Good
  • September 2013Good
  • March 2013Good
  • December 2011Good

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