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Holme from Home Pre-school

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2023)
·Holme Slack C P School, Manor House Lane, Preston, PR1 6HP · Lancashire
Number of places
20 places
Age range
3–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2023
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

Holme from Home Pre-school, located in Preston, PR1 6HP, offers a nurturing environment for early years education. The pre-school prioritises a child-centred approach, focusing on holistic development through various engaging activities and learning experiences.

They aim to prepare children for their transition to primary school by fostering independence, social skills, and a love for learning. While specific details on age ranges, opening hours, or session types are not provided on the introductory pages, the pre-school emphasises a comprehensive curriculum covering key developmental areas such as communication, physical development, personal, social, and emotional growth, literacy, mathematics, understanding the world, and expressive arts and design.

The admissions process is detailed on their dedicated admissions page, linking to Lancashire County Council for full admission arrangements. The website also provides parents with important information including news updates, calendars, and newsletters, alongside policies and Ofsted reports, ensuring transparency and open communication between the pre-school and the families it serves.

Our ethos

Holme from Home Pre-school "prioritises a child-centred approach, focusing on holistic development through various engaging activities and learning experiences." They aim to foster independence, social skills, and a love for learning to prepare children for primary school.

What it's like

Children enthusiastically run and skip into this warm and friendly setting, feeling safe and happy. The well-thought-out curriculum engages them in play and learning, with routines supporting independence, such as self-registering and attempting to write their names. All children make good progress, preparing them well for the next stage of learning and school.

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

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Key facts

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Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Holme from Home Pre-school

Last inspected 3 March 2023 · Elisia Lee

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 enthusiastically run and skip into this warm and friendly setting, feeling safe and happy. The well-thought-out curriculum engages them in play and learning, with routines supporting independence, such as self-registering and attempting to write their names. All children make good progress, preparing them well for the next stage of learning and school.

Inspector highlights

  • The curriculum has a clear intent and supports all areas of learning, building on children's knowledge and interests.
  • Children have multiple opportunities to develop new skills, capturing their imagination and engaging them in play.
  • Staff promote communication and language very well, incorporating 'Words of the week' into activities to expand vocabulary.
  • Children who speak English as an additional language are well supported, with staff valuing all languages and exploring different forms of writing.
  • The manager is an experienced and knowledgeable practitioner who offers high mentoring and support to new staff, with high expectations for the team.

Areas to develop

  • 1review routines so that children have enough time to finish an activity before being asked to do another one, in order to maximise their learning.
Inspection #10233669 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

children grow and achieve so much

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children relish playing outside throughout the day. They are beginning to understand the importance of exercise and leading a healthy lifestyle. Children consider the needs of others and help each other to reach magnifying glasses as they search for worms in the outdoor area. Staff make sure outside gates are locked before children go out to play.

Inspection history

Date: June 2009

  • March 2023Good
  • March 2017Good
  • November 2013Good
  • June 2009Good

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