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Pollington Balne Preschool # Pollington Balne Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2023) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Pollington Balne C of E School, Pollington, GOOLE, DN14 0DZ · East Riding of Yorkshire Number of places 44 places Age range 1–5 yrs Last inspected Apr 2023 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Pollington Balne Preschool is dedicated to offering a nurturing environment for children from nine months up to school age, focusing on a play-based curriculum that encourages curiosity and development. The preschool prioritises creating an inspiring atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor learning opportunities, utilising sustainable resources and innovative equipment. They aim to provide an exceptional experience, supporting children in reaching their developmental milestones through engaging and magical learning adventures. Understanding the financial considerations for families, Pollington Balne Preschool strives to be accessible and competitive within the local area, offering various funding options and flexible session timings. They also emphasise healthy eating by providing snacks and offering hot lunches prepared fresh daily. Our ethos Pollington Balne Preschool is dedicated to offering a play-based curriculum that encourages curiosity and development. They aim to provide an exceptional experience, supporting children in reaching their developmental milestones through engaging and magical learning adventures. What it's like Children arrive at the pre-school and separate from their parents with ease, choosing whether to play inside or outside. They are warmly welcomed by happy and attentive staff and develop a sense of belonging and security through self-registration. Children are confident, have a positive attitude to learning, make decisions, and follow their own ideas. Accepts government funding Hot meals available Outdoor play areas ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured around specific timed sessions throughout the day, including early morning, breakfast, lunch, and after-school clubs. Standard daily sessions are age-banded for one-year-olds, two-year-olds, and three-to-four-year-olds. Holiday clubs and activity workshops are also offered. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Late collection fees apply for late pickups during specific intervals. - Hot dinners are available for an additional charge during Lunch Club. - Holiday club sessions and activity workshops have variable pricing based on the session booked. ## Key facts Session types Early Risers, Breakfast Club, Daily Sessions, Lunch Club, Twilight Sessions, After School Club, Holiday Club Food Snacks included; hot lunch available for an additional cost, provided by Pollington-Balne Primary School. Opening hours 7:15 AM - 6:00 PM Age range 9 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Established 2012 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Pollington Balne Preschool Inspection date Apr 2023 Inspection no. 10286621 Lead inspector Lindsay Dobson Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50218750)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY452159) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=pollington-balne-preschool-dn14-0dz-ey452159) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Pollington Balne Preschool Last inspected 25 April 2023 · Lindsay Dobson 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 arrive at the pre-school and separate from their parents with ease, choosing whether to play inside or outside. They are warmly welcomed by happy and attentive staff and develop a sense of belonging and security through self-registration. Children are confident, have a positive attitude to learning, make decisions, and follow their own ideas. Inspector highlights - The manager and staff team provide a stimulating curriculum that supports children to make good progress from their starting points. - Children explore a water play activity and learn about the natural world, developing their interest in books from an early age. - There is a strong focus on developing children's communication and language skills, using strategies like Makaton and gestured speech, and narrating activities for younger children. - The manager, staff and committee of the pre-school have a clear vision for the future and are committed to providing a high-quality service. - Staff work closely together to evaluate practice, and professional development is supported, resulting in high staff morale and motivation. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to provide consistently higher levels of teaching and interactions, to further enhance children's learning experiences - 2 build on partnership working with parents even further so that they are clear about the daily care provided to their children and they can access all information shared about daily events in the pre-school. Inspection #10286621 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50218750) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > They comment on the great staff team, the support they provide and the wonderful range of learning experiences available. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision A highly skilled special educational needs and/or disabilities coordinator works with staff, children and parents to provide specific and targeted support. Staff quickly identify any barriers children have to learning. Outdoor space Children can choose if they play inside or outside. Older children show initiative and use their imagination well, using crates, tyres and other materials in the outdoor area to make vehicles such as cars and an aeroplane. Staff skilfully join in to extend children's learning, promoting physical development and cooperative play. ## Parent Reviews of Pollington Balne Preschool 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXbYab-z_rWTcK4Q6FO9M2y1QDdoK4npksyE1aEHiRG660pxyc=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Kirsty Coates a month ago The most amazing preschool the staff go above and beyond for all the children that attend. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pCNGRFTkliWE5mWWxVdFNERkRRMHBvVG1OdFIyYxAB!2m1!1s0x487917c8ee288651:0x3dfa7eadad15ecff) Reviews from Google for Pollington Balne Preschool. 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