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Darfield Family Centre Nursery

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Sept 2025)
·Darfield Children's Centre, School Street, Barnsley, S73 9EU · Barnsley
Number of places
30 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2025
Local authority
Barnsley

About this day nursery

Darfield Family Centre Nursery is located in Barnsley and provides term-time care and education for children from two to four years old. It operates on weekdays from 8.30am to 4.30pm. In its inspection of September 2025, Ofsted rated the day nursery as Outstanding. The inspector reported that children progress exceptionally well, settling in quickly and appearing happy and comfortable.

According to the Ofsted report, the curriculum has a strong focus on language development, with staff using core books and songs to influence activities such as yoga, story times, and baking. Children have access to an outdoor area for physical play, including digging, pouring, and riding trikes. The inspector described staff as nurturing, skilfully supporting children’s learning and understanding of good behaviour. The setting provides support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities through staff training and specific resources.

What it's like

Children progress exceptionally well at this setting, settling in quickly and thriving within secure attachments. They are comfortable, happy, and communicate their needs effectively, displaying a strong sense of positive emotional well-being. Children are kind, friendly, and play cooperatively, mirroring the inclusive behaviour and celebrating the inviting culture of the setting, resulting in an enriched start to their education.

Good Ofsted RatingPart of Outwood Grange Academies TrustBroad and Balanced CurriculumChild-Centred Approach

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Each weekday from 8.30am until 4.30pm

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Darfield Family Centre Nursery

Last inspected 26 September 2025 · Jade Charlton

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children progress exceptionally well at this setting, settling in quickly and thriving within secure attachments. They are comfortable, happy, and communicate their needs effectively, displaying a strong sense of positive emotional well-being. Children are kind, friendly, and play cooperatively, mirroring the inclusive behaviour and celebrating the inviting culture of the setting, resulting in an enriched start to their education.

Inspector highlights

  • The curriculum has a heightened focus on language development, with staff engaging children effectively to use speech sounds, sing, and join in discussions.
  • Core books and songs enhance play ideas both indoors and outdoors, influencing activities such as yoga, outdoor play, story times, and baking.
  • Snack time offers endless learning opportunities, with highly effective teaching where staff join children at their dining table, skilfully questioning and role modelling healthy eating.
  • Staff are nurturing and caring, supporting children to understand reasons for good behaviour and hygiene practices, adapting teaching to best support their understanding.
  • Leadership is highly effective, enriching outcomes for staff, children, and families, with training improving practice and parenting skills to support children's specific needs.
Inspection #10392882 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Training improves practice and parenting skills to support children's specific needs. Resources and care packs support children to overcome challenges to their health and education.

Outdoor space

Children engage in a variety of activities to practise physical skills such as digging, pouring and riding on trikes. Children concentrate on activities, both indoors and outdoors.

Inspection history

Date: August 2011

  • September 2025Outstanding
  • October 2019Outstanding
  • January 2015Outstanding
  • December 2013Requires improvement
  • April 2013Good
  • August 2011Good

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