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Oakwood House & Forest School
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Oakwood House & Forest School
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
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Indoor and Outdoor Facilities: The indoor and outdoor learning environments are stimulating and provide good opportunities for children to make safe and independent choices.
Forest School Sessions: Children eagerly complete their own risk assessments of the forest school areas, making sure that the space is safe for their friends to use, and discuss the rules for keeping safe around the fire pit.
Activities: A varied range of experiences build on what children know and can do, especially in building their communication and language skills.
Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children are catching up quickly in skills, knowledge, and behavior due to a consistent approach to supporting learning after prolonged absences.
Communication: Parents are complimentary about the staff team and the care and learning they provide. They are particularly grateful for the advice, support and guidance that staff have afforded them during COVID-19 (coronavirus).
Programs and Resources: Staff complete regular observations of children and promptly identify any gaps in learning, seeking early professional help when needed.
Welcoming and Professional Staff: Children form close bonds with caring key staff and are confident to leave their parents and carers as they arrive.
Safeguarding Training: Staff's secure knowledge of how to identify children at risk of harm and what to do if they are concerned about a child's welfare.
Play and Learning Integration: Staff encourage children to use their senses and available tools to chop and mix; they create magical concoctions and potions.
Transition to Primary School: Staff consider children's interests and next steps, building communication and language skills in preparation for their move to school.
Child Safety Management: The manager keeps her knowledge of safeguarding legislation and guidance up to date and shares information regularly with staff.
Happiness and Settling: Children clearly enjoy their time in the setting.
Nutritional Menu: Staff support children to be healthy and make good choices about their diet.
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Oakwood House & Forest School is a Nursery, Nursery located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
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We are a family-run network of private day nurseries in Huddersfield committed to giving kids the best possible care and education.
Each child receives individualised support to grow to their full potential in our joyful, caring, and stimulating environment.
In Huddersfield, there are five daycare facilities. Each has a distinct personality, including Harlequin (Edgerton), Holly Bank (Birkby), Oakwood House Forest School (Edgerton), Bradley Bar (Bradley), and Portland House (Lindley).
A family-owned network of daycare centres called Portland Nurseries was founded in 1991.
The learning environments for your kid will be rich and exciting, with a strong emphasis on outdoor play.
We are confident you will find a nursery that matches your needs among the 5 excellent nurseries we have available.
We understand that a child's parents are their first and most essential teachers, and that a close relationship with..
One of our Ofsted Outstanding day childcare in Huddersfield is Harlequin.
With its woodland surroundings and Forest School approach to outdoor education, Harlequin is the perfect location for your child to explore, play, learn, and develop both indoors and out.
Oakwood House Forest School, housed in a historic Edgerton villa with its own woodland and mature gardens area, emphasises outdoor learning and play to inspire your child to explore, grow, and discover.
The inside of Oakwoods, a reputable and highly regarded daycare centre in Huddersfield, is bright and roomy with furnishings constructed of natural, eco-friendly materials that mimic the surroundings outside.
One of the most well-liked and reputable day nurseries in Huddersfield is Portland House.
For thirty years, it has been the gold standard for childcare in Huddersfield as it was the first one in our group.
Portland House is a detached stone home in Lindley run by knowledgeable and experienced staff. All of our rooms are spacious, light, and airy with furnishings made of natural materials.
Bradley Bar Nursery, which has been providing high-quality childcare in Huddersfield since 1990, joined the Portland Nurseries organisation in 2022.
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Each child receives individualised support to grow to their full potential in our joyful, caring, and stimulating environment.
In Huddersfield, there are five daycare facilities. Each has a distinct personality, including Harlequin (Edgerton), Holly Bank (Birkby), Oakwood House Forest School (Edgerton), Bradley Bar (Bradley), and Portland House (Lindley).
A family-owned network of daycare centres called Portland Nurseries was founded in 1991.
The learning environments for your kid will be rich and exciting, with a strong emphasis on outdoor play.
We are confident you will find a nursery that matches your needs among the 5 excellent nurseries we have available.
We understand that a child's parents are their first and most essential teachers, and that a close relationship with..
One of our Ofsted Outstanding day childcare in Huddersfield is Harlequin.
With its woodland surroundings and Forest School approach to outdoor education, Harlequin is the perfect location for your child to explore, play, learn, and develop both indoors and out.
Oakwood House Forest School, housed in a historic Edgerton villa with its own woodland and mature gardens area, emphasises outdoor learning and play to inspire your child to explore, grow, and discover.
The inside of Oakwoods, a reputable and highly regarded daycare centre in Huddersfield, is bright and roomy with furnishings constructed of natural, eco-friendly materials that mimic the surroundings outside.
One of the most well-liked and reputable day nurseries in Huddersfield is Portland House.
For thirty years, it has been the gold standard for childcare in Huddersfield as it was the first one in our group.
Portland House is a detached stone home in Lindley run by knowledgeable and experienced staff. All of our rooms are spacious, light, and airy with furnishings made of natural materials.
Bradley Bar Nursery, which has been providing high-quality childcare in Huddersfield since 1990, joined the Portland Nurseries organisation in 2022.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
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