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Emley Playschool

Ofsted: Expected standard·Emley Methodist Chapel, Church Street, Huddersfield, HD8 9RP · Kirklees
Number of places
20 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2026
Local authority
Kirklees

About this day nursery

Emley Playschool, established in 1993, is a highly-regarded community-based nursery in Huddersfield for children aged 2 to 4 years. The setting prides itself on its 'Good' Ofsted rating and its nurturing environment where children are happy, safe, and well-cared for.

With a qualified and long-standing staff team, Emley Playschool ensures that each child’s individual needs are met, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The setting provides a consistent daily routine that fosters a sense of belonging and helps children develop self-regulation and conflict resolution skills.

While the playschool places a strong emphasis on physical development and outdoor play, it also focuses on developing strong communication and language skills, preparing children effectively for their next steps in learning. Leaders ensure a positive and open culture of safeguarding where children feel secure and supported.

Our ethos

Emley Playschool is committed to supporting each child's unique developmental path through imaginative and creative play as the most effective method for learning, aiming to nurture confident, friendly, and inquisitive learners. The playschool also prioritises building strong relationships with families and valuing diversity.

What it's like

Children are happy, safe and well-cared for at this established community-based setting. They arrive excited and motivated to learn, joining in well-planned activities and benefiting from a consistent daily routine. The qualified and long-standing staff team knows each child's individual needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring full inclusion.

Self-regulation skillsRobust policiesTimely SEND interventionStrong communicationSocial skills development

Pricing & funding

  • Morning session£11.00 / session
  • Lunch club£4.50 / session
  • Lunch club£5.00 / session
  • Afternoon session£11.00 / session
  • Full Day£27.00 / day

Key facts

Opening hours

9am – 3:15pm Monday to Friday, except Tuesday 9am – 11:30am

Established

1993

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Jan 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesStrong standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingStrong standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionStrong standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
2 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Emley Playschool

Last inspected 19 January 2026

Safeguarding effective

What it's like to attend

Children are happy, safe and well-cared for at this established community-based setting. They arrive excited and motivated to learn, joining in well-planned activities and benefiting from a consistent daily routine. The qualified and long-standing staff team knows each child's individual needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring full inclusion.

Inspector highlights

  • Children develop self-regulation and conflict resolution skills.
  • Robust policies ensure children's welfare and wellbeing.
  • Highly coordinated and timely intervention for children with SEND.
  • Strong communication and language development.
  • Effective small-group activities support speaking, listening and attention skills.

Areas to develop

  • 1Strengthen communication with other settings children attend to ensure continuity of learning.
  • 2Ensure highly effective teaching and interactions are embedded into practice during outdoor play and learning.
Inspection #10063997 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Skilful staff identify individual needs, and for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), there is highly coordinated and timely intervention and support, guided by experienced staff with specific SEND training and in close partnership with parents and other professionals. Staff have high expectations for all children, closely monitor their progress, and use successful strategies to monitor the impact of adaptations, including additional funding for one-to-one and extra sessions.

Outdoor space

Children engage in cooperative play both indoors and outdoors. Physical development is prioritised through a range of activities, including riding wheeled toys and using pipettes and sponges to promote strength and coordination. However, there is less focus on children's learning during outdoor play.

Inspection history

Date: April 2010

The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good). We're re-checking it against the original report.

  • March 2020Good
  • August 2016Good
  • April 2010Good

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