Yeadon Townhall Preschool

Inspection of Yeadon Townhall Preschool Yeadon Methodist Church, Chapel Hill, Yeadon, Leeds LS19 7RG

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Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

The leadership team is ambitious for children's learning. Staff plan a broad curriculum that supports children's development across all areas of learning. Children's learning is sequenced well. They have an individualised learning journey that supports them to practise and build on the skills they have already learned. As a result, all children make good progress.

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The provision is good

Staff welcome children warmly each morning. They speak with parents about each child's start to the day. This helps children settle quickly and enjoy the activities waiting for them. Staff know children very well. They respond with genuine care and kindness in every interaction. Children follow familiar routines that give them security and comfort. Staff focus on helping children remember rules and routines. For example, they remind children to use walking feet inside and 'kind hands' when playing with their peers.

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The provision is good

Children are curious to explore the natural world. Older children enjoy exploring a bird's skull. They develop their literacy skills as they use factual reference books to find out even more detailed information about the skull. Staff support children to explore pumpkins and teach them to use knives and scissors safely. Younger children enjoy exploring the sensory aspects and scooping out the pumpkin seeds. Staff introduce new vocabulary, such as 'slimy' and 'moist.' Staff tailor children's learning to meet their individual needs. Staff quickly identify children's interests and preferences. For example, they take older children to the library to choose more reference books relating to their interests in birds and the natural world.

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need to do better?

n Staff are reflective in their approach and continually look for ways to improve the setting to meet the changing needs of the children. They are dedicated to their role, speak with genuine enthusiasm and show clear commitment to ensuring every child has the best possible start. n Leaders provide professional development through supervisions and team meetings, where staff can reflect on practice and share ideas. However, the coaching and mentoring already in place is not yet sharply focused on individual needs. As a result, the high quality of teaching is not fully consistent across the team. n Staff deliver lively and interactive story times that capture children's attention. They pause at key moments so children can recall events and predict what happens next. Staff support language skills by encouraging children to repeat key phrases and join in with rhymes. n Staff focus on supporting children's personal, social and emotional development.

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need to do better?

Staff show interest in children's ideas, which gives them confidence and boosts

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25 September 2025 their self-esteem. Staff gather personal information before children start so they can tailor children's care appropriately. n Children make good progress from their starting points. Staff take time to get to know each child well. They use this knowledge to plan activities that reflect children's interests and build on what they already know. Staff focus on individual next steps, so learning is meaningful. As a result, children remain focused, motivated and eager to learn. n Staff guide children to develop their creative skills by listening to their opinions and helping them come up with their own ideas in a creative way. Toddlers explore their imaginations as they play in the home area, where they pretend to cook a meal in a toy kitchen. Older children create intricate objects out of play dough. n Children enjoy indoor and outdoor play that follows their interests. Children have daily access to a safe, engaging outdoor area. Children can climb, balance and

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need to do better?

ride bikes to build strength, coordination and stamina. As a result, children make strong progress in their physical development. n Staff take children on daily outings in the community, visiting local shops, going on nature walks and taking trips to the library and local townhall drama productions. Through these experiences, children learn about the world around them. Staff teach children road safety, and help them develop confidence in new environments and gain a sense of belonging to their local community. n Staff teach children how to keep their bodies healthy. Children are taught how to follow routines to wash their hands before mealtimes. When blowing their nose, they approach staff for tissues and are encouraged to throw the tissues in the bin independently. n Parents speak highly of the pre-school and staff. They value the care their children receive and report they are happy and settled. Parents explain they

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need to do better?

have a good relationship with their child's key person and receive clear updates about their day.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n provide staff with additional coaching and targeted support to help develop consistency and raise the overall quality of practice across the team to an even higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2739638 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10404866 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Sessional day care

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inspection

Total number of places 57 Number of children on roll 31 Name of registered person Speight, Anne Elizabeth

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reference number

Telephone number 07757436633 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Yeadon Townhall Preschool registered in 2023. The pre-school employs six members of childcare staff, of whom four 4 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The pre-school opens five days a week, during term time only. Sessions are from 9am until 3pm, Monday to Friday. The pre-school provides funded early education.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The manager and the inspector completed a learning walk of the nursery. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The manager and inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity and evaluated it together. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery. n Parents shared their views of the nursery with the inspector through verbal and written feedback.

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We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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