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Yardley Gobion Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2024)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·Yardley Gobion Childrens Centre, School Lane, TOWCESTER, NN12 7UL · West Northamptonshire
Number of places
28 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2024
Local authority
West Northamptonshire

About this day nursery

Yardley Gobion Pre-School offers a warm, nurturing, and fun environment for children aged 2 years to Reception. Located in the charming village of Yardley Gobion, the pre-school aims to collaborate with parents to provide equal opportunities for all children.

Their approach focuses on enhancing development and education through play within a safe, caring, and stimulating setting. Children are encouraged to interact with peers, learn essential techniques, and develop basic social skills, preparing them for an effortless transition to school life.

The pre-school boasts a large open-plan space for activities, a dedicated quiet reading area, and an excellent outdoor area equipped with toys, ride-ons, climbing frames, and even an allotment for outdoor exploration and learning. They also provide numerous opportunities for arts and crafts, fostering creativity among the children.

What it's like

Children are warmly welcomed at this homely and nurturing pre-school. They confidently make choices in their play, selecting activities tailored to their individual needs and interests. This promotes engagement and enthusiasm, ensuring every child reaches their full potential.

Charity-runOutdoor space with allotmentFocus on play-based learning

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured around specific session times, including early drop-offs, morning sessions, lunch club, afternoon sessions, and full days. Prices are split into two age bands: age 2, and ages 3 to 4. Consumables are charged daily, and a one-off registration fee applies.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Registration fee applies upon entry.
  • Consumables are charged as a daily rate.
  • Government funding of 15 or 30 hours can be used.
  • Lunch attendance can be claimed through funding or paid at an hourly rate based on age.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8.30am until 2.30pm

Age range

2 years to Reception age

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2002

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Yardley Gobion Pre-School

Last inspected 24 October 2024

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 warmly welcomed at this homely and nurturing pre-school. They confidently make choices in their play, selecting activities tailored to their individual needs and interests. This promotes engagement and enthusiasm, ensuring every child reaches their full potential.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff deliver an effectively sequenced curriculum and use assessment to identify children's next steps in learning.
  • Staff support children to develop their communication and language skills.
  • Staff promote a healthy lifestyle and help children understand the importance of keeping healthy.
  • Staff broaden children's experiences of the world around them through trips and sharing experiences.
  • Staff have developed strong parent partnerships, providing regular updates and sharing next steps in learning.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen staff interactions to continuously build on what children already know and can do
  • 2provide a consistent approach to developing children's increasing independence.
Inspection #10355003 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

children have developed better confidence and communication skills since joining the pre-school.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Staff teach children new words, such as 'whisking' and 'gloopy', while children play with mud and water in the outdoor play kitchen. Outside, children are supported to use various climbing equipment, helping them learn to balance climb and negotiate space.

Parent Reviews of Yardley Gobion Pre-School

5.0
(2)
R T
a year ago

I cannot recommend YGPS highly enough, our daughter has attended here for the last 18 months and has had a fantastic experience. The team are wonderful, the space is fantastic and she has grown so much in confidence since attending. We're excited about her starting school but will miss pre-school very much!

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Ross Taylor
2 years ago

This is a fantastic pre-school. My daughter goes here and really enjoys it. The staff are kind, caring and are always engaging the children with new activities and concepts. I highly recommend, whether you’re looking for childcare or an introduction to the learning environment!

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Inspection history

Date: January 2005

  • November 2024Good
  • October 2024Good
  • December 2018Good
  • March 2015Good
  • March 2015Good
  • July 2011Good
  • June 2011Outstanding
  • January 2006Good
  • January 2005Good

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