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Holmsdale Manor Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2023)
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4.5(2 parent reviews) ·150 High Street, Ibstock, LE67 6JP · Leicestershire
Number of places
90 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2023
Local authority
Leicestershire

About this day nursery

Holmsdale Manor Nursery, established in 1986 by Janet and Andrew Ward, offers a nurturing environment for children in Ibstock. With Janet's background as an infant school teacher, the nursery was founded on the principle of providing high-quality, personalised care.

Their daughter, Katie, now a qualified early years teacher, continues to uphold the family's legacy. The nursery has expanded to encompass over 2 acres of beautiful grounds, including Grove Wood, home to their pioneering Forest School, which was one of the first in Leicestershire.

Holmsdale Manor Nursery believes in fostering a love for learning through play and exploration, both indoors and in their extensive outdoor areas. They prioritise a holistic approach to early childhood education, with a strong emphasis on nature-based learning.

The dedicated and highly qualified staff, many with advanced degrees and Forest School certifications, work to create a homely setting where each child's individual needs are met and their interests are sparked.

Our ethos

Holmsdale Manor Nursery is committed to fostering a love of learning through play and exploration, drawing on nature-based learning and their pioneering Forest School. They prioritise a holistic approach, meeting each child's individual needs and sparking their interests.

What it's like

Children demonstrate a love of learning and are excited to share their ideas, confidently discussing what will happen if they leave tubs of water outside overnight. They are keen to try things for themselves, particularly when practising physical skills, and persevere to scoop gloop from one tray to another. Children develop close relationships with staff, happily seeking cuddles and listening carefully during story time.

Forest SchoolFamily-runNature-based learningExperienced staff

Pricing & funding

Charges are structured around four packages on either an all year round (AYR) or term time (TT) basis. Fees include additional daily charges for meals, health and hygiene (M/HH), and extra-curricular activities (EC) depending on the child's age, booking pattern, and funded hours claimed.

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)

Good to know

  • Fees are reviewed each term.
  • A maximum of 10 funded hours per day can be claimed.
  • Unfunded private fee rates apply for Package 2.
  • Packages 3 and 4 are funded only, with no additional services or charges unless requested.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, between 7:30am and 6pm.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2021

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Holmsdale Manor Nursery

Last inspected 8 March 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 demonstrate a love of learning and are excited to share their ideas, confidently discussing what will happen if they leave tubs of water outside overnight. They are keen to try things for themselves, particularly when practising physical skills, and persevere to scoop gloop from one tray to another. Children develop close relationships with staff, happily seeking cuddles and listening carefully during story time.

Inspector highlights

  • Children demonstrate a love of learning and are excited to share their ideas.
  • Staff plan highly engaging activities based on children's interests.
  • Children help staff with their care routines.
  • Staff teach children how to resolve conflict within their play and support them to take turns during games.
  • Leaders and managers share a clear curriculum focus with staff, including the importance of making the most of outdoor play.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop the processes to identify and provide support for individual staff to develop their practice
  • 2improve the consistency of staff interactions with children, particularly when supporting children's communication and language
  • 3strengthen support for children so they learn clear and appropriate expectations during play.
Inspection #10276817 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents and carers comment that their children come on leaps and bounds in the setting.

Parents feel well supported and communicated with about all aspects of their children's learning and care, and say they 'couldn't ask for more' from staff.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Leaders and managers share a clear curriculum focus with staff, including the importance of making the most of outdoor play. Staff help children learn to manage risks safely while exploring the extensive outdoor environment.

Parent Reviews of Holmsdale Manor Nursery

4.5
(2)
Olia Siruk (Kriukova)
a year ago

My son goes to Holiday Club. And he loves it! They have so much fun there, such as woodwork, day trips, forest school, children go for walks, spend a lot of time outside. Teachers are all so nice and friendly. I totally recommend it 🤩

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

8 March 2023

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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