A strong sense of belonging
Children arrive eagerly, confidently self-register and settle quickly into meaningful play.
Inspection date: 26 February 2026
Ofsted: Strong standard
Highlights and setting information from the 2026 inspection of Rillington Pre-school Playgroup.
Inspection outcome
A homely, welcoming setting
The inspection described children arriving eagerly, confidently self-registering and showing a strong sense of belonging. Children engaged in purposeful play and developed communication, mathematical understanding, independence, problem-solving and resilience.
Positive behaviour and kindness were consistently evident as children played collaboratively, listened to stories and asked thoughtful questions.
What stood out
Children feel secure, capable and curious
The inspection highlighted warm relationships, purposeful learning and children’s growing independence.
Purposeful learning
Staff build skilfully on prior learning and introduce new language and ideas naturally.
Growing independence
Children access resources, follow familiar routines and strengthen their resilience.
Kind, collaborative play
Positive behaviour and kindness are consistently evident indoors and outdoors.
What inspectors observed
Purposeful learning throughout the day
Children explored vegetables in the home corner, learning new vocabulary and safely using tools with adult guidance. Staff built skilfully on previous learning, helping children talk confidently about their creations.
During sand and water play, children cooperated, experimented and encountered mathematical language naturally. Familiar routines supported responsibility and healthy practices, while outdoor play developed gross motor skills, mark-making and purposeful construction.
Children listened intently to animated stories, joined in enthusiastically and demonstrated curiosity and engagement.
Inspection details
- Unique reference number
- 400252
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Provider
- Rillington Pre-School Playgroup Committee
- Setting type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Address
- Rillington Village Hall, YO17 8LH
- Inspector
- Briani Morris
About the inspection
The inspector spoke with leaders, staff, the special educational needs coordinator, parents and children. The inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and considered the quality and standards of provision registered on the Early Years Register.
Please note: The playgroup’s current term-time opening hours are Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 3.00pm, with Breakfast Club from 8.30am. See About Us for current session information.