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Forward Steps (Yorkshire) # Forward Steps (Yorkshire) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2022) · 5.0 (2 parent 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Rated as Good by Ofsted in its latest inspection on 11th February 2022, the nursery provides a fun and engaging environment where children are happy, safe, and secure. Staff have high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who speak English as an additional language. The manager works closely with staff and parents to ensure that all children receive the additional funding they are entitled to, promoting the best possible progress for each child. The curriculum is developed in collaboration with local schools, aiming to prepare children for their future learning by fostering confidence and independence. 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 secure Good role models Strong communication support Social mealtimes Effective SEND support Developing 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 - 1 plan 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50179587) ## 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. ## Parent Reviews of Forward Steps (Yorkshire) 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXYEFWlVDlzgVBKZAcwFpO81Sb_T6iV_qeeLu3criwDV_GGBbuE=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURDLW8tdExREAE!2m1!1s0x487971d4be41eb71:0xf3ff8caf497d84c1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJVWp1Bq_AV98J5RDCLDLoerLB1TNssWZhs9d8yJo_SIcNqbA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Andreea Vasile 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNEdXZQZ0pnEAE!2m1!1s0x487971d4be41eb71:0xf3ff8caf497d84c1) Reviews from Google for Forward Steps (Yorkshire). [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=17581926154757833921&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history - February 2022 Good - June 2016 Good - December 2012 Good ## Frequently asked about Forward Steps (Yorkshire) ### How many places does Forward Steps (Yorkshire) Ltd have? ### What do parents value about Forward Steps (Yorkshire) Ltd? ### How does Forward Steps (Yorkshire) Ltd support children with SEND? ### Which funded hours does Forward Steps (Yorkshire) Ltd accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in BARNSLEY Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Forward Steps (Yorkshire). - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Kids World Wombwell Barnsley · S73 8QS 4.3(11 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-world-wombwell-s73-8qs-ey540555) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.1 mi ### Be Our Guest Yorkshire Barnsley · S73 9LT ](/nursery/be-our-guest-yorkshire-s73-9lt-2798134) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 1.5 mi ### Railway Children Nursery Jump Barnsley · S74 0HZ ](/nursery/railway-children-nursery-jump-s74-0hz-2859930) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.7 mi ### Darfield Family Centre Nursery Barnsley · S73 9EU ](/nursery/darfield-family-centre-nursery-s73-9eu-ey409396) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.7 mi ### Little Explorers Community Nursery Blackerhill Barnsley · S74 0RL ](/nursery/little-explorers-community-nursery-blackerhill-s74-0rl-2790772) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.8 mi ### Little Cobs Daycare Barnsley · S74 8DA ](/nursery/little-cobs-daycare-s74-8da-2869792) [See all nurseries in BARNSLEY →](/search?q=BARNSLEY) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Forward Steps (Yorkshire) Inspection date Feb 2022 Inspection no. 10075172 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50179587)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY446537) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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