Upper Wharfedale Pre-school

Our Federation Pre-school  is based at Grassington Primary School, which feeds into all four of our Federation schools. 

Our Wonderful Preschool Team

At the heart of our preschool is a passionate and dedicated team who create a warm, nurturing, and inspiring environment for every child.

Mrs Hannah Harsley and Mrs Katy Mason lead our preschool with creativity, care, and a deep commitment to early years education. Their leadership ensures that every child feels valued, supported, and encouraged to explore the world around them.

Supporting them is a fantastic team of educators who bring energy, experience, and enthusiasm to the classroom every day:

• Mrs Jen Nettleton – always ready with a smile and a story, sparking curiosity in every child.
• Mrs Lauren Asquith – known for her gentle guidance and thoughtful approach to learning.
• Miss Hannah Whittaker – full of creativity, making each day an adventure.

Together, our team works in harmony to provide a safe, stimulating, and joyful space where children can thrive, make friends, and begin their learning journey with confidence.

 

PRE-SCHOOL

CELEBRATING EACH CHILD
EXPLORING & GROWING
LEARNING THROUGH PLAY

OUR ETHOS

The pre-school is very child centred, celebrating each individual child and supporting their learning and development through play.

“Play is not a luxury
Play is a necessity”

“My son LOVED the preschool – he was eager to go every day!

The staff were so friendly, we were all sad when he finished!”

Parent

Our aim

We strive to provide a happy and secure learning environment both inside and outside the classroom where you and your child feel welcomed and valued. Building a positive partnership between home and school is important to us and key to your child’s development.

Every child learns at a different pace and by providing a broad and balanced Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum we can provide exciting and challenging opportunities appropriate to each child. Children will be given time and space to explore their environment and encouraged to initiate their own learning. This will be supported with flexible resources and experienced staff playing alongside your child.

We want these first building blocks in education to form a solid and secure foundation for children to build upon so that they become inquisitive, creative, confident and life-long learners. For more details or to arrange a visit to our wonderful pre-school, please contact grassingtonadmin@uwpf.n-yorks.sch.uk

SESSIONS

We have flexible arrangements when booking at our pre-school to work around the needs of our families. Parents can opt for a half day,
a full day or an extended day. Full day – 9:00am – 3:30pm
Funded hours can be used from 9:00am to 3:30pm. Children have the option of bringing a packed lunch or having a hot school dinner. The children will be offered a healthy snack. Extended day – 7.45am – 6.00pm
Pre-school children are welcome to join us for longer days. Our Grassington Primary School Breakfast Club starts at 7.45am and our after school club runs Mon -Thurs from 3.30pm to 6.00pm and is open to all children in the Federation. The after school club is run by an external provider with specially trained staff to support pre-school aged children. Contact our school admin team to find out more

Our Fees

• Breakfast Club (Not available to 2 year olds)
  ⏰ 8:00 am – 8:45 am
  £3.50 per session
  Pay via ParentPay (in advance)

• After School Club (run by Kanga and not available to 2 year olds)
  ⏰ From 3:30 pm- 6:00pm
  £10.00 per session
  Book via Kanga website

⏱️ Non-Funded Hours

• 3–4 Year Olds
  ⏰ 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
  £5.50 per hour
  Pay via ParentPay

• 2 Year Olds
  ⏰ 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
  £7.30 per hour
  Pay via ParentPay

️ Meals & Snacks

• Hot Lunch (optional)
  £2.50 per day
  Pay via ParentPay

• Daily Snack
  £1.00 per day
  Pay via ParentPay