About Tiddlywinks

We're a nursery for two- to four-year-olds, based on the site of Leyland Methodist Infant School, and we welcome children from Leyland and the surrounding area. Since September 2026, we've been part of Epworth Education Trust, the Methodist multi-academy trust that includes Leyland Methodist Infant and Junior Schools.

We're registered with and inspected by Ofsted, and were rated Good at our most recent inspection in September 2025. We follow the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. We're a member of the Early Years Alliance, a national charity committed to quality in early years education. We also hold the Lancashire Quality Award, which recognises quality across all areas of our provision.

Our manager, Miss Gillian Tyrer, runs Tiddlywinks day-to-day, supported by qualified early years staff. We welcome help from volunteers and parents and offer placements for students on relevant courses.

Opening times and admissions

We work closely with Leyland Methodist Schools and follow the same term time holiday pattern. We accept children in September, January and April and are open Monday to Friday from 9.00am till 3.00pm.

Funded places

• All children are entitled to 15 funded hours a week from the term after their third birthday
• If you're an eligible working parent, you can claim up to 30 funded hours a week for children aged two and over
• Some two year olds are entitled to 15 funded hours a week, depending on family circumstances

You'll find links to check your eligibility and apply on our website, and our staff can help if you need support.

Contact us

Website: https://tiddlywinksleyland.wixsite.com/mysite
Phone: 01772 446519
Email: tiddlywinks@epworthtrust.org.uk

Mission Statement

At Tiddlywinks we believe that young children learn best in full partnership with their carers and the community and in a structured, non-threatening environment which is interesting, exciting and stimulating. Staff are responsive to the individual needs of each child and committed to helping children to learn through exploration and first hand, well-structured play experiences. Children are encouraged to become independent in skills, their thinking and in the choices they make.

We intend that children will leave Tiddlywinks confident, successful learners, happy in who they are and eager to continue their learning as they grow and move on, having a sensitivity and concern for the needs of those around them and the wider world.

Aims and Objectives

To help us achieve our goals we will;

• work in partnerships with parents and carers and others in the community
• ensure all children and families are valued and individual difference celebrated
• develop links with other settings children attend to ensure effective transitions and working relationships
• provide a safe, happy, caring environment in which children feel valued and confident and where they can develop a sense of achievement in their learning  
• provide a range of resources and activities which take account of individual children’s interests and developing physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs and abilities
• develop close links with schools to ease the transition into reception classes
• provide experienced and well qualified staff who are committed to continuing professional development and quality improvements
• offer the opportunity for our children to take part in, and experience outdoor learning in our well -equipped garden areas and school’s outdoor classroom.

Tiddlywinks Mission Statement and its Aims and Objectives are agreed and reviewed annually between Mrs. Conway and staff as part of our commitment to quality and continual development and improvement.