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[Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?region=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) 4. Croft Corner Forest School Nursery # Croft Corner Forest School Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2022) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Holy Trinity Parish Centre, 61 Dobcroft Road, Sheffield, S7 2LQ · Sheffield Number of places 71 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2022 Local authority Sheffield About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Croft Corner Forest School Nursery is a 63-place childcare setting in Sheffield, catering to children aged 6 months to 4 years. The nursery focuses on a unique "Forest School" approach, integrating nature's resources to foster a love for learning and develop confidence and independence through play-based activities. Children benefit from a free-flow system, allowing access to both indoor and outdoor environments in all weather conditions, encouraging exploration and engagement with challenges. The nursery prioritises creating a safe, happy, and secure environment, assigning a dedicated key person to each child to build a strong relationship and support individual learning needs. Practitioners are adept at planning stimulating activities based on children's interests and continuously reflect on and improve their practices in collaboration with families. Our ethos Croft Corner Forest School Nursery is committed to a unique "Forest School" approach, integrating nature's resources to foster a love for learning and develop confidence and independence through play-based activities. Children are encouraged to explore and engage with challenges through a free-flow system connecting indoor and outdoor environments in all weather. The nursery assigns a key person to each child to support individual learning needs based on their interests. What it's like Children are motivated to learn and are encouraged to find solutions to problems, supported by skilled staff. Effective role modelling by staff helps children to develop positive attitudes to learning and focus on their play. Pre-school staff also effectively support children's emotional development and communication skills. Forest School approach Nature-based learning Play-based curriculum Strong parent partnership ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](http://www.forestschoolnursery.co.uk/contact.php) ## Key facts Opening hours 8am-6pm, Monday-Friday Age range 6 months & 4 years Term time / All Year All Year Established 2020 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Croft Corner Forest School Nursery Last inspected 16 August 2022 · Melanie Arnold Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children are motivated to learn and are encouraged to find solutions to problems, supported by skilled staff. Effective role modelling by staff helps children to develop positive attitudes to learning and focus on their play. Pre-school staff also effectively support children's emotional development and communication skills. Inspector highlights - Children are motivated to learn, and staff support them to find solutions to problems. - Skilled pre-school staff encourage children to identify and understand a range of emotions. - Forest school sessions provide opportunities for pre-school children to explore their natural environment and take calculated risks. - The outdoor environment is carefully planned, encouraging two-year-olds and babies to develop balance and coordination. - Staff work closely with parents and other professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Areas to develop - 1 support staff who work with children under two years to more consistently build on what children say to support their growing vocabulary - 2 consider how to support children's awareness of how to stay safe when using the internet and digital technology. Inspection #10249110 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50193380) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Croft Corner Forest School Nursery Inspection date Aug 2022 Inspection no. 10249110 Lead inspector Melanie Arnold Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50193380)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2583390) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=croft-corner-forest-school-nursery-s7-2lq-2583390) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with possible special educational needs and/or disabilities are quickly identified. Staff work closely with parents and other professionals to ensure all children, including those with more complex needs, are included, valued, and supported. Outdoor space Forest school sessions provide pre-school children with opportunities to learn about the world around us. The forest school ethos is carried on during outdoor play at the nursery, where children learn to safely use tools and show imagination, for example, by making electric guitars. The outdoor environment is carefully planned for two-year-olds and babies, helping them develop balance and coordination. ## Parent Reviews of Croft Corner Forest School Nursery 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXy8uMFnP0bWNM8rBXhIn5jYGFJh-9vNiGRvnAMwL_wZJqEuZqR=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Alex Langley 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR0azlLeWRREAE!2m1!1s0x4879822fe77745bd:0x7ec08c5c65ec7ef1) Reviews from Google for Croft Corner Forest School Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=9133454372782243569&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 16 August 2022 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50193380) ## Frequently asked about Croft Corner Forest School Nursery ### Is Croft Corner Forest School Nursery a day nursery or preschool? ### Is Croft Corner Forest School Nursery suitable for under-twos? ### How is SEND support arranged at Croft Corner Forest School Nursery? ### What helps children settle at Croft Corner Forest School Nursery? ### What are the fees at Croft Corner Forest School Nursery? ### How did Croft Corner Forest School Nursery do at its last Ofsted inspection? ## Nearby day nurseries in Sheffield Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Croft Corner Forest School Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.7 mi ### Bright Horizons Millhouses Day Nursery And Preschool Sheffield · S8 0LB 4.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/bright-horizons-millhouses-day-nursery-and-preschool-s8-0lb-ey544933) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.8 mi ### Perimount Day Nursery Sheffield · S8 0JP ](/nursery/perimount-day-nursery-s8-0jp-2835598) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Parkhead Cottage Nursery Sheffield · S11 9PU ](/nursery/parkhead-cottage-nursery-s11-9pu-2684287) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Brierley Field Children's Nursery Sheffield · S8 7UT 4.8(17 reviews) ](/nursery/brierley-field-children-s-nursery-s8-7ut-ey547605) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Star Early Years Provision Sheffield · S11 7PP 5.0(9 reviews) ](/nursery/star-early-years-provision-ltd-s11-7pp-2767900) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### The Little School House Nursery Sheffield · S8 8QB ](/nursery/the-little-school-house-nursery-s8-8qb-ey551207) [See all nurseries in Sheffield →](/search?q=Sheffield) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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