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Howden Pre-School Bishops Manor

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2024)
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4.4(50 parent reviews) ·Bishops Manor, Off Market Place, Howden, DN14 7BL · East Riding of Yorkshire
Number of places
66 places
Age range
3–5 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2024
Local authority
East Riding of Yorkshire

About this day nursery

Howden Pre-School and Out of School Club is a charitable organisation located in Howden, offering childcare and education for children aged 9 months to 11 years. The Pre-School operates from two sites, Church Hall and Bishops Manor, both situated in secure, woodland locations with excellent indoor and outdoor facilities, including free-flow covered play areas.

The setting prioritises a rich, inclusive, balanced, and broad curriculum tailored to each child's unique interests and personalities, fostering kindness, respect, and a sense of belonging. They aim to provide a safe, welcoming, fun, and exciting environment that encourages exploration, play, and a love for learning.

The Pre-School emphasises the importance of well-being, communication skills, physical development, and a connection to the local community through visits to shops, the library, schools, and the Minster. They encourage parent involvement through various communication channels and strive for continuous improvement based on feedback.

The curriculum aligns with the Early Years Foundation Stage, integrating British values and local culture to prepare children for future growth and learning.

Our ethos

Howden Pre-School offers a rich, inclusive, balanced, and broad curriculum tailored to each child's unique interests and personalities, fostering kindness, respect, and a sense of belonging. They aim to provide a safe, welcoming, fun, and exciting environment that encourages exploration, play, and a love for learning, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage.

What it's like

Children are excited to join their friends. Staff know children well and have activities prepared that they know children will enjoy and engage with. Staff support children's behaviour and social skills very well, and children form wonderful friendships with other children and with staff.

Charity-runOffers all-year-round childcareLocal community linksTwo sitesOut of School Club

Pricing & funding

Charges are structured around specific daily sessions, including breakfast, morning, afternoon, after school, and all-day options. Additional costs apply for lunch, session consumables, and meals for funded children. Invoices are billed monthly in advance.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Registration fee is reimbursed for funded 3 and 4-year-olds; funded 2-year-olds are exempt.
  • Fees are invoiced monthly in advance and are due within 14 days of receipt.
  • Late payment fees apply if invoices are outstanding after 14 days, with further charges after 21 days.
  • Four weeks' notice on a 50-week contract is required to receive a 50% holiday discount (maximum 4 weeks per year).

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Thursday: 08:00 - 18:00, Friday: 08:00 - 15:00

Age range

9 months to 11 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Howden Pre-School Bishops Manor

Last inspected 4 November 2024 · Jo Clark

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 excited to join their friends. Staff know children well and have activities prepared that they know children will enjoy and engage with. Staff support children's behaviour and social skills very well, and children form wonderful friendships with other children and with staff.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff use their thorough knowledge of the interests and abilities of each child to provide experiences that successfully capture and sustain their interest.
  • Support for children with SEND is exceptional due to the outstanding work of the staff team.
  • Children benefit from the strong curriculum for mathematics, with staff weaving counting and other mathematical ideas into children’s spontaneous play.
  • Children benefit from activities that support their communication and language skills, with staff skilled at introducing new words and asking thoughtful questions.
  • Staff benefit from regular team meetings and supervisions, having access to a good range of training opportunities.

Areas to develop

  • 1ensure staff give children time to listen and understand what is being said to them before responding, to further develop their vocabulary skills
  • 2Ensure children are provided with instructions that they can clearly hear and understand such as, which small group they need to move into for focused learning activities.
Inspection #10371183 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), progress very well in their learning and development. Staff are committed to supporting all children to reach their full potential, providing activities that children enjoy and that offer an increasing level of challenge. Support for children with SEND is exceptional, and staff work tirelessly to ensure that children’s needs are met quickly.

Outdoor space

New routines for children coming into the pre-school following outdoor play have been implemented. Children can already explain what they need to do as they hear the bell, then wait to be counted once indoors. This helps keep children safe.

Parent Reviews of Howden Pre-School Bishops Manor

4.4
(50)
Paul Escritt
7 years ago

A lovely old building I have visited more than once. It has nearby parking, a cafe and toilets and is used for exhibitions of art for sale by local artsists which is on more than one floor and has a stair lift available. Check local media for event dates.

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Helene Coyne-Tulip
6 years ago

Visited an Artisan Craft Fayre yesterday, lovely building and a diverse selection of craft stalls , would recommend. Also a lovely pop up cafe with excellent cakes and coffee

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Christine Laws
6 years ago

Great historical building. When I was a child there was a window frame where the entrance is now, this window frame was made by Mr 'mouseman' Thompson.....I'd love to know where it went??

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Violet Scaife
3 years ago

First time visit today for the Artisan Market which was good. The building itself however is special, an ideal venue for any special event.

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Prudence Campbell
7 years ago

Interesting building. Good art exhibition. Handy for car park. Rather chilly for lunch.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

4 November 2024

Good

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

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