Lepton CE Pre-School and Just for Fun Out of School Club

Bean planting, castle drawings and counting through play characterised learning at this Lepton setting in February 2024. At its February 2024 inspection, Ofsted rated Lepton CE Pre-School and Just for Fun Out of School Club Good and judged its safeguarding effective.

The setting has 24 places in total and occupies school grounds in Fenay Bridge, Huddersfield. In February 2024, children attending were aged 0 to 11, encompassing babies alongside older children using the provision. That age span describes attendance at the time, rather than a current admissions promise.

In February 2024, learning connected stories with practical tasks. Children planted beans, discussed what plants need and labelled pots with their names. A single activity brought together growing, handling tools and practising letters.

The early years foundation stage is the framework for children's learning, development and care: here, the February 2024 examples included language, counting and physical skills developed through play. Children used a book to work out the windows for a castle drawing, while staff extended their ideas through questions. Mathematical language also accompanied counting and pattern-making, giving children reasons to compare quantities and lengths.

Dough work involved squeezing and stretching fingers in preparation for writing. Outdoors, running, walking and group instructions added larger movements. These were complementary experiences, rather than learning confined to a table.

At the February 2024 inspection, Ofsted found that attentive relationships helped babies feel secure, extra support helped newcomers settle, and cooperation with parents and other professionals supported children's development.

In February 2024, key workers used assessments and knowledge of each child's starting point to plan care and learning. Moves between rooms depended on children's readiness. Staff also worked with parents over dummy use to support language development.

Independence had practical expression: children managed indoor shoes, coats and belongings, with some using the toilet with little help. Staff helped children share and resolve disagreements. Preparation for moving to school included work valued by the receiving school.

The address is Lepton C E Junior Infant & Nursery School, Station Road, Fenay Bridge, Huddersfield, HD8 0DE. The preschool and club are situated within the grounds of Lepton CE Junior and Infant School; attendance does not guarantee a Reception place, and families still apply through the local authority admissions process.

In February 2024, opening hours were 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, across 48 weeks of the year. Children attended different sessions within that window. At that date, the provider received funding for free early education for two-, three- and four-year-olds.

• Attendance arrangements. The February 2024 provision combined preschool and out-of-school care. Which current booking pattern and age group would apply to your child?
• Healthy choices. The February 2024 improvement priorities included giving children clearer guidance about health. Look for how everyday activities now help children understand healthy choices.
• Understanding risk. In February 2024, staff did not consistently explain why unwanted actions could cause harm. Discuss how children now learn why an action could hurt them and how to choose a safer alternative.

The February 2024 inspection picture points to a good fit for families who value practical learning, carefully considered room transitions and children's everyday independence. Its strongest appeal lies in those concrete experiences. The two improvement priorities also matter, because learning to make healthy and safe choices belongs alongside learning letters and numbers.