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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?region=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) 4. Fir Vale Children Centre # Fir Vale Children Centre Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2021) · Firvale Pre School, Firvale Centre, Sheffield, S4 8LB · Sheffield Number of places 68 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2021 Local authority Sheffield About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Oasis Academy Fir Vale is a nurturing educational institution dedicated to providing an exceptional learning environment at the heart of its community. The academy caters to children from the early years through to primary education, fostering a holistic approach to development guided by the comprehensive Oasis Curriculum. Emphasising strong moral and social values, the academy aims to cultivate well-rounded individuals. They prioritise student achievement and offer a supportive learning space, particularly within their nursery provision, which focuses on delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. The academy also maintains transparent communication with parents, inviting their active participation in their child's educational journey, and openly shares information regarding their vision, values, and governance. With a strong focus on community engagement, Oasis Academy Fir Vale strives to be a central hub for families, offering various programmes and support, while ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all its pupils. What it's like Children are happy and busy throughout the day. They grow in confidence and independence through well-planned and motivating activities indoors and out. Staff have high expectations for all children's behaviour and emotional development, and they provided strong support for children who were absent during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, helping them settle smoothly on their return. Community-focused Holistic development Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) - Additional morning session £12.50 / session - Additional afternoon session £12.50 / session - Additional full day session £25.00 / session ## Key facts Opening hours 8:40 AM - 3:00 PM Age range 3-4 years Term time / All Year Term Time Session types morning, afternoon, full day Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Fir Vale Children Centre Last inspected 8 July 2021 · Andrew Clark Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children are happy and busy throughout the day. They grow in confidence and independence through well-planned and motivating activities indoors and out. Staff have high expectations for all children's behaviour and emotional development, and they provided strong support for children who were absent during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, helping them settle smoothly on their return. Inspector highlights - Children are introduced to many songs and rhymes and eagerly join in with repeated phrases and rhyming words. - The manager provides strong leadership and is supported well by senior staff and trustees. - Staff help children acquire skills for future learning, including a successful start to school, and accurately review their achievements. - Staff are kind and gentle role models, warmly praising children and valuing their ideas and achievements. - The children's centre makes a good contribution to children's health and well-being, with initiatives like 'The Active Toothbrush Project' and cookery courses for parents. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to develop their questioning skills to ensure they give children time and opportunity to answer fully and express their reasoning - 2 build on the provision for all staff to develop their skills through sharing the best practice within the setting. Inspection #10194609 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50167477) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Fir Vale Children Centre Inspection date Jul 2021 Inspection no. 10194609 Lead inspector Andrew Clark Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50167477)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2519390) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=fir-vale-children-centre-s4-8lb-2519390) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > "Parents strongly recommend the children's centre." > "They appreciate staff's knowledge and understanding of children's interests and attitudes." > "Parents welcome the useful information they regularly receive on their children's progress." > "They particularly appreciate the support they have received during the pandemic." Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Strong partnerships with other agencies, such as speech therapists, support children who need additional help in their learning or emotional development. Outdoor space Children grow in confidence and independence through well planned and motivating activities indoors and out. For example, they design their own drainpipe tracks to race toy vehicles and instruct each other on ways to make cars go faster. Inspection history Most recent inspection 8 July 2021 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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