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Fenwood House Day Nursery Birdwell

Ofsted: Expected standard·Fenwood House Day Nursery Birdwell, Sheffield Road, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5TF · Barnsley
Number of places
43 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2026
Local authority
Barnsley

About this day nursery

Fenwood House Day Nurseries offers premier childcare across multiple locations in Yorkshire, including Birdwell, Barnsley. The day nursery group is dedicated to fostering an environment where children can play, learn, nurture, and be protected, emphasising a holistic approach to early years education and development.

They operate with a focus on creating a welcoming "Fenwood Family" atmosphere for both children and parents. The nurseries are open Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round, with the exception of Bank and Christmas holidays.

They provide flexible childcare sessions, including full days and half-day options, catering to diverse family needs. For administrative convenience and transparent communication, Fenwood House utilises the Famly App, which facilitates payments, messaging, and registration processes, streamlining interactions between the day nursery and parents.

The commitment to safeguarding children is evident in their stated ethos, and they encourage prospective parents to apply for a place via their website, highlighting a structured admissions process that includes email verification. Fenwood House also regularly reviews its fees annually, ensuring transparency and up-to-date pricing information for families.

The nursery also actively engages with its community through various social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn, to share updates and connect with parents.

Our ethos

The Fenwood House Day Nurseries ethos is centred around four key pillars: Play, Learn, Nurture, and Protect. This approach aims to provide a comprehensive and supportive environment for children's development.

What it's like

Children arrive happily and are greeted by caring and knowledgeable staff who know them and their families well, settling quickly into this calm and welcoming setting. They develop positive relationships with staff and friendships, learning to take turns, share resources, and play cooperatively. Children benefit from an environment where they are valued as individuals, with staff adapting experiences to meet all needs, including those with SEND and EAL, ensuring full inclusion in nursery life. They are encouraged to become independent, making choices and exploring resources, leaving nursery happy and eager to share their experiences.

Pricing & funding

Fenwood House Day Nurseries charges a daily rate for a full day, and separate rates for half-day morning and afternoon sessions. There is no registration fee or deposit. Additional charges apply for stretched funding top-ups and meal provisions. The nursery also levies fees for late collection and overdue invoices. Prices are valid from 1st April 2026.

Good to know

  • No deposit or registration fee required.
  • Fees include personal care items, activities, and resources.
  • The nursery uses the Famly App for payments.
  • Fees are reviewed annually every April.
  • Late collection after 1pm for AM session or after 6pm for PM session incurs a £20.00 charge.
  • An overdue invoice (payment 7 days late) incurs a £50.00 charge.

Key facts

Opening hours

8am-6pm / Monday to Friday / All Year Round / Closed Bank and Christmas Holidays

Session types

Morning Session 8am – 1pm, Afternoon Session 1pm – 6pm, Full Day Session 8am – 6pm

Registered with Ofsted

2024

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Jun 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionStrong standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
0 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted report for Fenwood House Day Nursery Birdwell

Last inspected 16 June 2026

What it's like to attend

Children arrive happily and are greeted by caring and knowledgeable staff who know them and their families well, settling quickly into this calm and welcoming setting. They develop positive relationships with staff and friendships, learning to take turns, share resources, and play cooperatively. Children benefit from an environment where they are valued as individuals, with staff adapting experiences to meet all needs, including those with SEND and EAL, ensuring full inclusion in nursery life. They are encouraged to become independent, making choices and exploring resources, leaving nursery happy and eager to share their experiences.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and staff are committed to ensuring that every child is welcome and included.
  • Staff identify children's needs promptly and work closely with parents and other professionals to ensure appropriate support is in place.
  • Children develop communication and language skills throughout the day, expressing themselves and sharing their ideas.
  • Staff have established clear routines that help children understand what is happening now and next.
  • Children are happy and develop a secure sense of belonging and wellbeing.
  • Leaders have created an ambitious curriculum that is embedded throughout the setting and adapted to meet the needs of all children.
  • Leaders promote professional learning for staff, including sign language training, to enhance consistency in children's learning and development.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should support staff to consistently model language at an appropriate pace so that children can hear, process and understand new vocabulary and information.
  • 2Leaders should continue to review the organisation of the pre-school outdoor area so that children can engage more consistently in high-quality play, sustain their involvement in activities and extend their learning.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive prompt and appropriate support, with staff skilled at identifying, assessing, and meeting individual needs. They make timely referrals to professionals, use specialist resources like hearing loops and sign language, and adapt activities to ensure full participation.

Outdoor space

Routines provide regular opportunities to play outdoors, developing physical skills such as climbing and using tools. However, the planning and organisation of activities and resources in the pre-school outdoor area does not consistently support children's engagement, leading to distractions for some.

EAL / language support

Staff work closely with families to understand children's backgrounds, experiences and languages. They learn key words and record familiar phrases in children's home languages so that children with English as an additional language feel secure, understand routines and settle quickly. Diversity is promoted throughout the setting through books, stories, celebrations and daily conversations.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

16 June 2026

Expected standard

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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