Who are we?
We are a registered charity, run by a management committee made up of parents/carers, staff, and members of the wider community.
Based within Kirkstall St Stephen’s C of E Primary school grounds, we have a large multi-zoned space with a secure covered all weather outdoor space. In addition, we have use of the school’s playground.
We have recently re-registered with Ofsted as a CIO and are a member of the Early Years Alliance.
Kind, Supportive, Stimulating
At Kirkstall St Stephens Pre-School, we believe that every child is unique and deserves individualised attention and care. We follow in the moment planning, encouraging creativity, exploration, and learning through play.
Our Goals:
· To enhance the development and education of children under statutory school age.
· To provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment.
· To work within a framework that ensures equality for all children and families.
· To be a supportive inclusive environment for parents, children and the community.
Learning & Diversity
Every day a diverse range of inspiring activities are provided for your child. They can freely move from one activity to another. They are supported with learning through developing their natural curiosity.
Our combination of structured and child led activities fire their imagination.
We enjoy celebrating different cultures, religious festivals and children’s birthdays throughout the year. We happily support and include children with additional needs and are qualified to cater for their requirements.
We operate a Key Person system ensuring that your child receives continuous individual care in the pre-school.
OFSTED - Statement from our Manager
Dear Parents and Carers,
I am writing to share the outcome of our recent Ofsted inspection for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), which took place at the end of last term.
While the inspectors recognised many strengths in our provision such as
"children develop warm and nurturing relationships with staff who know them well. They are happy and settled and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure within the setting."
and we met the safeguarding standard; we have an open and positive culture of safeguarding.
Ofsted also identified areas that need attention.
We take these findings seriously and have already begun implementing an action plan to address them. This includes additional staff support, coaching and training. Ensuring our curriculum is embedded into practice and introducing new strategies to support children’s learning and development more effectively.
Our priority remains the happiness, safety, and progress of every child in our care. We are confident that, with these improvements, we will meet and exceed the standards expected in future inspections.
Thank you for your continued support and trust. If you’d like to speak to a staff, please do and we welcome any feedback you may wish to share.
Kind regards,
Samantha Thackwray
Pre-school Manager.