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The School House Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2023)
·School Bungalow, Pannal Green, Harrogate, HG3 1LH · North Yorkshire
Number of places
15 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2023
Local authority
North Yorkshire

About this day nursery

The School House Nursery in Harrogate provides care for children aged from one to four years. The day nursery is open all year round, from Monday to Friday, between 8am and 6pm. At its inspection in March 2023, Ofsted rated the provision as Good. The inspector reported that children are happy, settle quickly, and feel safe and secure. Staff know the children well and develop strong bonds with them, helping children to show positive attitudes and prepare for their next stage of learning.

Children are encouraged to be independent and have access to a variety of learning experiences that inspire creative play. They go outside often to explore and play, and during water play, children demonstrate physical skills as they pour, mix, and stir. Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities by identifying developmental gaps early and referring to outside agencies for support. The day nursery acts on professional advice, for example by making height adaptations. According to Ofsted, parents speak highly of the setting.

What it's like

Children are happy and settle quickly at this welcoming nursery, feeling safe and secure. Staff know children extremely well, forming strong bonds and offering support. Children show positive attitudes, are well-prepared for learning, and make good progress through varied and inspiring activities.

Good Ofsted ratingStrong staff-child bondsInspiring activitiesSupports SENDIndependent learningOutdoor play

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The School House Nursery

Last inspected 30 March 2023 · Jennifer Cowton

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 are happy and settle quickly at this welcoming nursery, feeling safe and secure. Staff know children extremely well, forming strong bonds and offering support. Children show positive attitudes, are well-prepared for learning, and make good progress through varied and inspiring activities.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy and settle quickly, feeling safe and secure.
  • Staff know children extremely well and develop strong bonds with them.
  • Children show positive attitudes and are well prepared for their next stage in learning.
  • Children have access to a variety of learning experiences, which inspire their creative play.
  • Children are encouraged to be independent from a young age.

Areas to develop

  • 1build on staff's understanding of how to model language to further support children's communication and language skills
  • 2consider ways to develop observations and supervisions to support all staff to deliver the highest quality teaching.
Inspection #10280568 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak highly of the nursery.

They say that their children love attending and arrive happy and smiling.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well by staff. Staff identify gaps in development early and act promptly. The manager refers to outside agencies and professionals for support, implementing changes like height adaptations based on advice from occupational therapists, ensuring all children have an equal opportunity for the best start to their education.

Outdoor space

Children go outside often during the day and enjoy exploring and playing games with their friends. For example, during water play, children pretend to make tea and demonstrate their physical skills as they pour, mix and stir the water.

Inspection history

Date: August 2017

  • March 2023Good
  • August 2017Good

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