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Northern Performance Academy & Performatots

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Feb 2023)
·Northern Performance Academy, End of Anchor Road, Harrogate, HG1 4TA · North Yorkshire
Number of places
60 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2023
Local authority
North Yorkshire

About this day nursery

Performatots, located in Harrogate, provides an inspiring early education for children aged 20 months to 5 years. This independent early years setting offers a vibrant and spacious environment designed to nurture young minds.

', focusing on developing each child's autonomy and individuality. Performatots distinguishes itself with an arts-inspired curriculum, integrating dance, drama, visual art, singing, music, poetry, and multi-media exploration into all subjects, including maths, science, and literacy.

This unique approach aims to foster creative thinking, discovery, originality, and ingenuity. The institution believes in holistic child development and provides a strong foundation for future academic and personal success.

Parents are encouraged to visit and experience the exceptional facilities and meet the passionate and experienced teaching team, who bring over a century of combined experience and advanced qualifications to their roles.

Our ethos

Performatots aims to foster creative thinking, discovery, originality, and ingenuity through a unique arts-inspired curriculum integrating dance, drama, visual art, singing, music, poetry, and multi-media exploration into all subjects. The preschool's motto is 'Dream Big, Aim High, Shine Bright!', focusing on developing each child's autonomy and individuality for holistic development.

What it's like

Children are warmly welcomed into this wonderfully inviting and stimulating environment. Experienced and highly qualified staff carefully consider and choose the type of resources and experiences that are presented to children. Children show high levels of curiosity and a sense of wonder in their learning.

Arts-inspired curriculumPassionate teaching teamHolistic child developmentCreative thinking focus

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured around half-day sessions, pre-school days, and full days. An after-school club session is also offered between 5.00pm and 6.00pm, though its specific rate is not detailed.

Funding accepted

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

Key facts

Opening hours

MONDAY 8am-6pm TUESDAY 8am-6pm WEDNESDAY 8am-6pm THURSDAY 8am-6pm FRIDAY 8am - 4.15pm

Session types

Half Day, Pre-School Day, Full Day, After-School Club

Food

Delicious & nutritious homemade meals & snacks included.

Age range

20 months up to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2021

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Northern Performance Academy & Performatots

Last inspected 7 February 2023 · Jo Clark

Safeguarding effective
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 are warmly welcomed into this wonderfully inviting and stimulating environment. Experienced and highly qualified staff carefully consider and choose the type of resources and experiences that are presented to children. Children show high levels of curiosity and a sense of wonder in their learning.

Inspector highlights

  • The highly qualified staff team have high expectations and work tirelessly to ensure children have the knowledge and skills to be confident learners.
  • Children learn exceptional speech and language skills. This is embedded in all activities provided for the children.
  • Children demonstrate their understanding of mathematics, showing good problem-solving skills as they decide to add more or less flour and water to their play dough mixture until the consistency is how they want it.'
  • In the learning kitchen, children are taught how to prepare fresh food and use tools safely.
  • Management and staff are inspirational in their vision for providing children with exceptional and unique learning experiences.
Inspection #10277111 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Management and staff are dedicated in developing the skills and knowledge of all staff to ensure the best outcomes for children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

Children demonstrate a caring nature as they look after Betsy Bunny in their outdoor area.

EAL / language support

Children make excellent progress in their communication and language development, including those who speak English as an additional language.

Inspection history

Date: February 2023

  • March 2023Outstanding
  • February 2023Outstanding

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