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The Old School House Nursery

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Oct 2021)
·The Old School House, King Street, York, YO43 4QP · East Riding of Yorkshire
Number of places
49 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2021
Local authority
East Riding of Yorkshire

About this day nursery

The Old School House Nursery in Sancton, East Riding of Yorkshire, offers a nurturing and inspiring environment for children. Established in 2000 by founder Sally Rustomji, the day nursery has grown from initially three children to 55 spaces currently.

With over 40 years of experience in early years education, Sally has dedicated her career to creating environments that prioritise quality, care, and attention to detail. The day nursery embraces the Reggio Emilia philosophy, extending learning and following children's excitement and wonder.

As a family-run business, Sally is supported by her husband in marketing and business development, and her sister handles office and administration. The nursery prides itself on its small, beautiful community where children receive consistency, love, support, and opportunities for holistic development.

The Old School House Nursery was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2010, 2016, and 2021. They welcome inquiries and offer tours, allowing families to experience their unique setting firsthand.

Our ethos

Children require consistency, love, support, and opportunities to be happy and develop their own holistic way. With our highly qualified educators, driven management team, thoughtfully designed nursery, and the wonderful experiences provide, we nurture children’s understanding of the real world, embracing the Reggio Emilia philosophy by extending learning and following their excitement and wonder.

What it's like

The nursery is a hive of learning, fun and activity. Children are completely engrossed in their learning from the moment they enter the nursery until the end of their session. Staff plan an awe-inspiring, precisely tailored curriculum and reflect children's experiences and interests all around the nursery.

Reggio Emilia philosophyOfsted OutstandingFamily-run business

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Waitlist

fully booked until October 2927; not operating a waiting list currently

Opening hours

7.30 a.m. to 6.00 p.m Monday to Friday

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Old School House Nursery

Last inspected 6 October 2021

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

The nursery is a hive of learning, fun and activity. Children are completely engrossed in their learning from the moment they enter the nursery until the end of their session. Staff plan an awe-inspiring, precisely tailored curriculum and reflect children's experiences and interests all around the nursery.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff build highly effective partnerships with parents and other providers that children also attend.
  • Staff plan a curriculum to give children excellent opportunities to develop their speech and language skills.
  • Children are extremely well supported to develop important independence skills and learn how to keep themselves safe.
  • Children develop positive relationships and make friends easily with others who attend.
  • Managers and room leaders undertake regular supervisions and peer-to-peer observations with staff.
Inspection #10131556 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

the nursery has played a pivotal role in developing the children into confident, independent and sociable young people

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff plan a curriculum to give children excellent opportunities to develop their speech and language skills. For example, children learn new words, such as ‘rough and ‘bumpy’, when painting on pumpkins. Staff ask older children questions that encourage detailed replies. This helps extend their thinking and vocabulary further.

Outdoor space

Children relish looking at the sticks and leaves they have found in the excellent outdoor area. They talk about the changing seasons and why leaves fall off the trees. Children help with daily risk assessments, which are completed to help to ensure that the outdoor learning environment is free from any hazards, such as poisonous berries or nettles.

Inspection history

Date: June 2010

  • October 2021Outstanding
  • July 2016Outstanding
  • June 2010Outstanding

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About the setting

The Old School House Nursery was registered in 2000. It employs 22 members of childcare staff, of whom 18 hold appropriate early years qualifications, including the provider who has early years professional status. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
314743
Registered person
Minns, Sally Louise
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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