Opening hours
7.30am - 6.00pm, 51 weeks a year (except Public Holidays)
Holly Bank
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Feb 2024)
Number of places
59 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2024
Local authority
Kirklees
About this day nursery
Holly Bank Nursery, part of Portland Nurseries, is situated in a tranquil, tree-lined area of Edgerton. It prides itself on a warm and inviting atmosphere with bright, spacious rooms and high-quality play resources, many crafted from sustainable natural materials.
The nursery places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, adopting a Forest School approach within its garden. Children have daily opportunities to engage with nature, exploring a mud kitchen, a natural willow den, planting vegetables and flowers, picking apples from fruit trees, investigating wildlife, and building dens.
The outdoor space also features sandpits and climbing apparatus. The dedicated and experienced staff team provides guidance and nurturing throughout each child's learning journey, with a key person ensuring parents are regularly informed and involved in their child's development.
Holly Bank is committed to inclusivity, offering expert support for children with additional needs through its SENCO-trained staff. The nursery fosters a strong community spirit, providing various opportunities for families to participate in stay-and-play sessions, volunteering, charity events, and parent evenings, all aimed at helping children reach their full potential.
They cater to children from 12 weeks to 5 years, operating 51 weeks a year with extended hours from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm.
Our ethos
Holly Bank Nursery adopts a Forest School approach, emphasising outdoor learning with daily opportunities to engage with nature. They are committed to inclusivity and providing expert support for children with additional needs, fostering a strong community spirit through family involvement.
What it's like
Children thrive and make exceptional progress in this highly stimulating and language-rich environment. From the moment children arrive, they become immersed in a range of challenging and exciting experiences. Children have wonderful opportunities to develop their knowledge, such as using binoculars to spot birds and nests in nearby trees.
Forest School ApproachOutdoor LearningInclusive SEN CareAward-Winning Healthy Menu
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
Key facts
Age range
12 weeks to 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Session types
Full day, Sessional
Food
Award Winning Healthy Menu
Established
2001
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Holly Bank
Last inspected 20 February 2024 · Kerry Holder
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
What it's like to attend
Children thrive and make exceptional progress in this highly stimulating and language-rich environment. From the moment children arrive, they become immersed in a range of challenging and exciting experiences. Children have wonderful opportunities to develop their knowledge, such as using binoculars to spot birds and nests in nearby trees.
Inspector highlights
- Staff are highly motivated and have high expectations for children, providing a highly ambitious curriculum.
- Children develop excellent independence skills from an early age, including putting on outdoor clothes and helping with lunch.
- Staff skilfully support children's physical development and teach them about good oral hygiene and healthy eating.
- Managers continually strive for excellence, coaching staff to reflect on their practice and develop their knowledge.
- An annual team event for all staff contributes towards them feeling highly valued, and their well-being is a high priority.
Inspection #10305440 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Support for the most disadvantaged children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, is incredibly well targeted.
Outdoor space
Children delight in the wonder of nature as they take part in forest-school sessions, making wooden bird boxes and nests. Staff skilfully support children's physical development, helping younger children to safely climb steps in the outdoor play area and older children to climb on climbing frames.
Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2024
Date: March 2012
- February 2024Outstanding
- February 2018Good
- April 2014Good
- December 2013Good
- March 2012Good
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