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School House Nursery in Withernsea

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2024)
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5.0(4 Google reviews) ·The Old School House, School Lane, WITHERNSEA, HU19 2QS · East Riding of Yorkshire
Number of places
30 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2024
Local authority
East Riding of Yorkshire

About this day nursery

School House Nursery, registered with Ofsted in 2007, is situated in a village to the south of Withernsea, North Humberside. The day nursery operates from 8am to 6pm, 51 weeks a year, offering full day care for children aged 1 to 4.

With a total of 30 places and 63 children on roll, the day nursery is well-staffed with 15 members, the majority holding Level 3 qualifications or above, and two at Level 6, including the manager who is working towards this level. Children thrive in this warm and nurturing environment, benefiting from embedded routines and strong staff-child bonds that ensure they feel safe and secure.

The setting places a firm focus on outdoor play, providing a wonderful range of activities and resources regardless of the weather, which parents particularly appreciate. Staff skilfully use books, stories, and rhymes to develop children's language and understanding across various learning areas.

The nursery provides funded early education for two, three, and four-year-old children.

What it's like

Children enjoy their time at this warm and nurturing setting. They benefit from embedded routines and the staff's work on building strong bonds with the children. Children show that they feel safe and secure. Children enjoy access to a wonderful range of activities and resources outdoors regardless of the weather. Staff place a firm focus on outdoor play and learning.

Warm and nurturingOutdoor play focusStrong staff-child bondsEffective safeguardingGood behaviourExcellent support plans

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

each weekday from 8am to 6pm

Term time / All Year

All_year

Registered with Ofsted

2007

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for School House Nursery

Last inspected 16 April 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children enjoy their time at this warm and nurturing setting. They benefit from embedded routines and the staff's work on building strong bonds with the children. Children show that they feel safe and secure. Children enjoy access to a wonderful range of activities and resources outdoors regardless of the weather. Staff place a firm focus on outdoor play and learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Children enjoy their time in a warm and nurturing setting, benefiting from embedded routines and strong bonds with staff, helping them feel safe and secure.
  • The nursery offers a wonderful range of outdoor activities and resources, with a firm focus on outdoor play and learning.
  • Leaders have a clear vision for the setting and insightful monitoring, with staff feeling well-supported and happy in their roles.
  • Staff work closely with parents and other agencies to establish clear and effective support plans for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • Staff plan interesting learning opportunities around themes and focus books, enabling children to learn a great deal through this approach.
  • Staff effectively use books, stories, and rhymes to aid children's developing language and promote understanding in other areas of learning.
  • Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with an open and positive culture that prioritises children's interests.
  • Children's health benefits from regular exercise outside, independent hand washing, and healthy, home-cooked lunches with good table manners and dental hygiene practices.

Areas to develop

  • 1Further support children's conversational skills by carefully considering factors that hinder language development and participation in discussions.
  • 2Encourage and celebrate children's creativity and self-expression even more in their indoor and outdoor work.
Inspection #10335864 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff work closely with parents and other agencies to establish clear, effective support plans for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring children are supported to catch up with their peers and are fully included in all nursery activities. Parents confirm that inclusion is a huge strength at the setting.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy access to a wonderful range of activities and resources outdoors regardless of the weather. Staff place a firm focus on outdoor play and learning, helping children learn a great deal about the world around them.

Google Reviews of School House Nursery

5.0
(4 Google reviews)
Geoff Port
a year ago

Great little nursery, in lovely location all my grandchildren have & are attending it. Lovely outdoor area set in a lovely country lane.

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Inspection history

Date: February 2013

  • April 2024Good
  • June 2018Good
  • February 2013Good

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