The standards at Strong Close are very high as reflected in their recent ‘outstanding’ Ofsted report. In recent years one of the key achievements at Strong Close has been to encourage the language and social development of youngsters whose very early life was spent in covid lockdowns.

 

Addingham Pre-School Playgroup has been part of village life in one form or another since 1960. It was a joy to be shown around and meet the children including one young man who was celebrating his fourth birthday! Penny has been working at the playgroup for 25 years which benefits from a really good relationship with Addingham Primary School.

 

A Labour Government would allow councils like Bradford to open more nursery schools which the law currently does not allow. We would also expand the number of health visitors. We need to make sure that every young child in Keighley and Ilkley constituency, whatever their family background, gets a good start in life.