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The Learning Tree Holmfirth

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Sept 2023)
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5.0(34 parent reviews) ·26 Broad Lane, Holmfirth, HD9 3JS · Kirklees
Number of places
44 places
Age range
0–3 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2023
Local authority
Kirklees

About this day nursery

The Learning Tree Nursery and Preschool, situated in the picturesque Holme Valley, is a family-operated establishment dedicated to providing children with an optimal start in life. The nursery employs a play-based and child-led learning approach, aiming to foster respect, care, confidence, and tolerance in children, enabling them to grow into well-rounded and joyful individuals.

The curriculum is designed to inspire curiosity, bravery, and adventurism in learners, while ensuring a secure and supportive environment with a committed team. The nursery places significant emphasis on safeguarding and promoting positive child outcomes through strong parent partnerships, facilitating a stable setting where children can develop their unique beliefs and opinions.

The facility comprises four distinct rooms: Acorns, Sproulets, Seedlings, and Oaks Preschool, each with its own outdoor play area. Activities in each room are tailored to individual children's interests and developmental needs, aligning with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.

Our ethos

The Learning Tree Nursery and Preschool employs a play-based and child-led learning approach, aiming to foster respect, care, confidence, and tolerance. The curriculum inspires curiosity, bravery, and adventurism, with activities tailored to individual interests and developmental needs, aligning with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.

What it's like

Children are very settled, happy and ready to learn in this friendly and welcoming setting. They show extremely high levels of focus and engagement during activities and play, which are planned by highly skilled staff to ignite curiosity and imaginations. Relationships between children and staff are superb.

Family-run nurseryStrong outdoor play focusChild-led learningFocus on holistic development

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for two weeks at Christmas

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2015

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Learning Tree Holmfirth

Last inspected 26 September 2023

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 very settled, happy and ready to learn in this friendly and welcoming setting. They show extremely high levels of focus and engagement during activities and play, which are planned by highly skilled staff to ignite curiosity and imaginations. Relationships between children and staff are superb.

Inspector highlights

  • Interactions between staff and children are very respectful and responsive.
  • Children are encouraged to solve their own problems when they arise.
  • Support for children's developing communication and language skills is outstanding.
  • There is a very strong focus on early literacy and physical development.
  • Children benefit from rich opportunities to learn about their local community and life outside the setting.
Inspection #10305165 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak very highly of the nursery.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The manager and staff have experience of working with children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They understand the importance of working closely with other partners in education and health to create a consistent approach to support for children.

Outdoor space

Children climb steps and crawl through tunnels in the enclosed garden. Staff encourage babies to reach, stand and use their whole bodies as they explore with water and brushes. Children are also encouraged to hold on to railings as they climb steps and to move slowly as they balance on beams in the garden, so that they do not fall.

Parent Reviews of The Learning Tree Holmfirth

5.0
(34)
Amy Whitehead
4 years ago

Our son started at a different nursery which was nice enough, but we moved him to The Learning Tree due to work/location issues, and I’m so glad we did! He absolutely loves it which is the most important thing, he settled in right away, we love the updates and we instantly just felt so at ease with him being there. My daughter has recently started too and is settling in so well. I feel so comfortable and happy leaving my children at The Learning Tree and Helen and the team have gone above and beyond to try and accommodate changing schedules etc. Lucy will often help grab my car seat for me at pick up, and although it’s just a small gesture it’s so helpful when I’m trying to juggle two kids and bags etc. I honestly couldn’t recommend this nursery more!

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Lucy Preston
4 years ago

My eldest son attended the Learning tree and he absolutely loved it and made some really lovely friends. Not only that the team at the TLT really set him up for school. My youngest son has settled in extremely well and the staff are so lovely and definitely treat your children like they are their own. Such a beautiful setting with a team of people who are constantly striving for the nursery to be even better than what it already is.

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Cara Fuller
4 years ago

An amazing pre school and nursery setting. Both my children have thrived with the care and attention of the fantastic staff. Nothing is too much to ask. The outside provision is one of the best in the area and the new pre school building is fabulous. I highly recommend to everyone who has nursery aged children. We love The Learning Tree and will be gutted when our time here as a family is over.

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Claire Pinkos
4 years ago

My daughter has attended The Learning Tree for over 3 years and absolutely loves it. The staff are always welcoming, warm and friendly and I’ve never heard a bad word said about it. The outdoor provision is amazing, the learning is high quality and the healthy meals cooked on site are great. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone.

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Natalie Wills
4 years ago

Beautiful setting, with professional, caring, enthusiastic staff. As a parent it can be daunting placing your child into childcare but the whole team are empathetic and put any concerns at ease. If you are considering childcare in the area I would urge you to go and have a look around for yourself. My children have been attending here from 6 months old and they both absolutely love it. They have met some great friends and have been able to enjoy new experiences. The team are seen as part of our extended family and my children really look forward to their days at the learning tree.

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Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2023

Date: February 2018

  • September 2023Outstanding
  • February 2018Good

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