All Saints Pre-School

In March 2022, bread-making and woodland exploration gave All Saints Pre-School a recognisable character: practical experiences became opportunities to talk, solve problems and take responsibility. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its March 2022 inspection, highlighting skilful interactions and an approach shaped around children's interests.

Based at Little Lane Childrens Centre in Ilkley, the pre-school has 23 places in total. In March 2022, children attending were aged two to four; that age range belongs to the inspection period.

In March 2022, the early years foundation stage framed learning, development and care: children learnt through play, conversation and practical activities. During bread-making, staff introduced vocabulary about kneading and encouraged children to think about adjusting a mixture that was too wet or dry. The activity gave language a useful purpose.

Weekly forest school sessions took learning into the natural surroundings. In March 2022, woodland activities included cooking, making dens and working with wood, alongside discussion about staying safe. These were opportunities to practise judgement as well as practical skills.

Children also chose between play areas independently in March 2022. At mealtimes, conversation supported friendships, while pouring drinks gave children manageable responsibilities. Independence was practised in ordinary moments throughout the day.

At the March 2022 inspection, Ofsted found effective safeguarding, strong relationships with adults and highly effective support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with activities adapted to their interests and ways of learning.

In March 2022, the key-person arrangement gave new families individual settling support. Books and stories helped children explore emotions, while parents received photographs, updates and suggestions for extending learning at home. Staff development was also a management priority, supporting continued attention to practice.

School preparation was practical in March 2022: teachers came to meet children, and children visited a local school to become familiar with routines, including mealtimes. This addressed a specific change children would face when moving on.

The address is Little Lane Childrens Centre, Little Lane, Ilkley, LS29 8HZ.

In March 2022, opening ran from Monday to Friday during term time, with sessions running from 8am to 5pm. Funded early education was provided for children aged two, three and four. These arrangements describe that period rather than a current attendance offer.

• Today's attendance pattern. The March 2022 arrangement covered term-time weekdays. Which current session options and holiday arrangements would fit your family's week?
• Continuity of school preparation. In March 2022, school visits included mealtimes. Discuss how this practical preparation would support your child's next step.

All Saints merits consideration by families looking for hands-on learning, woodland activities and individual settling support. The March 2022 account gives concrete examples of each, rather than relying on general promises. Its strongest decision value lies in the connection between everyday independence, purposeful conversation and preparation for change; the dated term-time arrangement is also relevant to families whose childcare needs follow the school calendar.