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Roberttown Lane Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2022)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·The Scout Hut, Roberttown Lane, Liversedge, WF15 7LF · Kirklees
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2022
Local authority
Kirklees

About this day nursery

My Little Barn Owls Nursery and Forest School, located in rural Roberttown, offers comprehensive day care for children across various age groups, from infants through to pre-schoolers, operating 51 weeks a year. The nursery provides full-day, part-week, or sessional care with flexible shift patterns and term-time-only options.

Emphasising a nurturing and engaging environment, My Little Barn Owls boasts five spacious playrooms, three fully enclosed gardens, and accessible facilities. Their curriculum is designed to support children's development through diverse activities such as pasta play, sensory sessions, musical time, creative arts, messy play, role-playing, and outdoor adventures.

A unique feature is their Forest School programme for children aged 3 and above, allowing them to connect with nature through activities like den building, fire crafting, and bug house construction. For older children, the Wise Owls Pre-School collaborates with local schools to ensure a seamless transition to primary education, focusing on building confidence and preparing children for their ongoing educational journey.

The nursery also runs 'The Owl's Den,' an Out of School and Holiday Club at Roberttown Community Centre, providing a safe, welcoming environment with engaging activities and exciting trips for children from local partner schools.

Our ethos

We believe that every child should feel valued and included, and our responsive staff ensure that their immediate interests and needs are met. Here, your child will thrive in a safe, flexible setting that encourages curiosity and a love for learning. We aim to foster curiosity through a thoughtfully organised space that encourages self-selection, and we believe in the power of nature to teach and develop essential skills.

What it's like

Children are happy and thrive in this welcoming pre-school. They settle quickly through the nurturing and consistent care that staff provide. Staff know children very well and provide tailored care to meet children's individual needs. Children talk confidently to visitors, feel safe, enjoy uninterrupted play, and develop high levels of concentration.

Forest SchoolFlexible childcareOutdoor focusSchool readinessCuriosity Approach

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
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Key facts

Opening hours

7:00am to 6:00pm Monday to Friday

Age range

3 months to 4+ years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Session types

full day, part week, sessional

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Roberttown Lane Pre-School

Last inspected 5 October 2022 · Angela Sugden

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are happy and thrive in this welcoming pre-school. They settle quickly through the nurturing and consistent care that staff provide. Staff know children very well and provide tailored care to meet children's individual needs. Children talk confidently to visitors, feel safe, enjoy uninterrupted play, and develop high levels of concentration.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff support children's literacy skills very well, using expressive voices when reading stories daily.
  • Children show good balance and coordination while playing hopscotch and develop good mathematical understanding.
  • Staff teach and repeat new and familiar songs, and children enjoy singing enthusiastically and playing musical instruments with a good sense of rhythm.
  • The manager supports staff's professional development, ensuring swift identification of concerns and effective collaboration with other professionals.
  • Staff promote children's independence incredibly well, allowing them to select name cards, dress themselves for outdoors, and manage self-care needs competently.
  • Children are physically active indoors and outdoors, exploring the bamboo cave and learning about healthy lifestyles by growing food from seeds.

Areas to develop

  • 1expand children's language consistently and develop their vocabulary skills further.
Inspection #10229408 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents state that their children are happy.

They say that their children want to come to the pre-school, even during the holidays.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff know children very well. They provide tailored care to meet children's individual needs. Staff are swift to identify any concerns relating to children's development. They work closely with a range of other professionals and settings to support children's learning.

Outdoor space

Children are physically active indoors and outdoors. They enjoy spending time outdoors and excitedly explore the bamboo cave. Children take part in community garden projects.

Parent Reviews of Roberttown Lane Pre-School

5.0
(2)

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Inspection history

Date: December 2010

  • October 2022Good
  • November 2016Good
  • November 2015Good
  • December 2010Good

Frequently asked about Roberttown Lane Pre-School

About the setting

Roberttown Lane Pre-School registered in 1993 and is located in Liversedge, West Yorkshire. The pre-school employs five members of childcare staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above, including four who hold qualifications at level 3. The pre-school provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
311342
Registered person
Roberttown Lane Playgroup Committee
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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