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Gawber Preschool # Gawber Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2022) · St. Thomas Parish Hall, Church Street, BARNSLEY, S75 2RJ · Barnsley Number of places 44 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected May 2022 Local authority Barnsley About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Gawber Pre-School, situated within the St Thomas Parish Hall in the Barnsley area of Gawber, provides a nurturing and engaging setting for young children, promoting early educational development. The pre-school is dedicated to delivering high-quality care and education, nurturing each child's social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. Through well-structured activities and curriculum, an experienced team strives to create an environment where children can explore, learn, and develop at their own pace, preparing them for future schooling. The facility is committed to providing a foundational learning setting, fostering curiosity and confidence as children embark on their educational journey. What it's like Children arrive at Gawber Preschool eager to learn, demonstrating good social skills, manners, and independence through easily accessible resources. They learn about the world around them, using tools safely, developing mathematical language, and enhancing large-muscle skills through various activities. Nurturing environment Stimulating activities Focus on holistic development ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.yorkshire.com/contact-us) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2014 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Gawber Preschool Last inspected 26 May 2022 · June Rice 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 arrive at Gawber Preschool eager to learn, demonstrating good social skills, manners, and independence through easily accessible resources. They learn about the world around them, using tools safely, developing mathematical language, and enhancing large-muscle skills through various activities. Inspector highlights - The manager is familiar with the curriculum and how it is delivered within the setting. Staff performance is observed, and appropriate training identified to help maintain the quality of education they provide. - Children's personal, social and emotional development are given priority. The staff plan activities to encourage children to play together and make friendships. - Children understand the need for good hygiene practice. They wash and dry their hands at appropriate times. - Staff have regular supervision with leaders and managers, each one with a different focus. Consequently, staff feel well supported and enjoy their work. - The partnership with parents is effective. Staff provide regular updates to parents about their children's progress and what they need to learn next. Areas to develop - 1 review daily routines, in particular the use of group times so that all children fully benefit from the experience - 2 help staff to strengthen their teaching and maintain the challenge that children need to reach their full potential. Inspection #10229686 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50187392) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Gawber Preschool Inspection date May 2022 Inspection no. 10229686 Lead inspector June Rice Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50187392)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479138) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=gawber-preschool-s75-2rj-ey479138) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children use mathematical language as they draw coloured chalk lines on an outside path, asking the inspector to look at 'how long' their lines are, identifying which is the 'longest' and naming the colours. Children enjoy activities that help them to develop their large-muscle skills, carefully walking along planks balanced on top of blocks of wood and manoeuvring around obstacles on bicycles. Inspection history Date: February 2017 - May 2022 Good - February 2017 Good ## Frequently asked about Gawber Preschool ### From what age does Gawber Preschool accept children? ### Which curriculum approach does Gawber Preschool follow? ### Does Gawber Preschool have an Ofsted rating? ### Where is Gawber Preschool located? ### What is Gawber Preschool working on improving? ### What does the staff team at Gawber Preschool focus on? ## Nearby day nurseries in BARNSLEY Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Gawber Preschool. - [ Provider closed 0.6 mi ### Core Training And Development Barnsley Barnsley · S75 1JN ](/nursery/core-training-and-development-barnsley-s75-1jn-2568448) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Victoria Day Nursery Barnsley · S75 2AE ](/nursery/victoria-day-nursery-s75-2ae-302874) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.0 mi ### Cawthorne Road Day Nursery Barnsley · S75 1LQ ](/nursery/cawthorne-road-day-nursery-s75-1lq-302829) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Little Roos Private Nursery Barnsley · S70 2NZ ](/nursery/little-roos-private-nursery-ltd-s70-2nz-2805655) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Kabuki Child Care Centre Barnsley · S70 2FL ](/nursery/kabuki-child-care-centre-s70-2fl-ey466990) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Sandpit Nursery Barnsley · S70 1AL ](/nursery/sandpit-nursery-s70-1al-ey501682) [See all nurseries in BARNSLEY →](/search?q=BARNSLEY) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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