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Forward Steps (Yorkshire)

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2022)
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5.0(2 Google reviews) ·123-127 Summer Lane, Wombwell, BARNSLEY, S73 8TU · Barnsley
Number of places
42 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2022
Local authority
Barnsley

About this day nursery

Forward Steps (Yorkshire) is a nursery in Barnsley for children aged from birth to four years. The setting operates all year and accepts government funding for two, three, and four-year-olds.

At its inspection in February 2022, Ofsted rated the day nursery 'Good', reporting that children are happy, safe and secure in a fun and engaging setting. Parents told the inspector that they compliment the manager and staff, and that their children are happy and make progress in their learning.

Knowledgeable staff have high expectations for all children's learning, including for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The inspector noted that staff support children's communication and language development extremely well and act as good role models.

Mealtimes are a social occasion where children and staff sit together. The manager works with parents and staff to decide how additional funding can be used to promote the best possible progress for children.

What it's like

Children are happy, safe and secure in this fun and engaging setting. Staff have high expectations for all children's learning and are good role models. Children are confident, independent, well-behaved, and follow the setting's "golden rules" well.

Happy, safe and secureGood role modelsStrong communication supportSocial mealtimesEffective SEND supportDeveloping outdoor area

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Forward Steps (Yorkshire)

Last inspected 11 February 2022

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, safe and secure in this fun and engaging setting. Staff have high expectations for all children's learning and are good role models. Children are confident, independent, well-behaved, and follow the setting's "golden rules" well.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy, safe and secure in this fun and engaging setting.
  • Staff have high expectations for all children's learning.
  • Knowledgeable and experienced staff support children's communication and language development extremely well.
  • Mealtimes are a social occasion where children and staff sit together.
  • The manager ensures that children receive any additional funding that they are entitled to.

Areas to develop

  • 1plan more opportunities for older children to choose their own play and activities to help them to consolidate and enrich their own learning.
Inspection #10075172 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"Parents speak positively about the setting and compliment the manager and staff."

"They say that their children are happy and make progress in their learning and development."

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff have high expectations for all children's learning, including those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The manager ensures that children receive any additional funding that they are entitled to and works alongside staff and parents to decide how funding could be used to promote the best possible progress for their children.

Outdoor space

The manager has plans to develop the outdoor area in the summer so that children can plant and grow more.

Google Reviews of Forward Steps (Yorkshire)

5.0
(2 Google reviews)
Lynsey Phillips
5 years ago

Had a show around, so I could decide if this was the right nursery for my little one. The staff were great. So enthusiastic and knowledgeable and you could clearly see they love their jobs. Very welcoming towards my little one and she seems to be settling in really well.

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Inspection history

Date: December 2012

  • February 2022Good
  • June 2016Good
  • December 2012Good

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