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Loxley Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2023)
·Loxley Primary School, Rodney Hill, SHEFFIELD, S6 6SG · Sheffield
Number of places
32 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2023
Local authority
Sheffield

About this day nursery

With a capacity for 32 children and 54 children on roll, the nursery is staffed by nine childcare professionals, seven of whom hold Level 3 qualifications and two at Level 2. The dedicated team, led by registered person Haywood, Kay Elizabeth, focuses on fostering children's independence and preparing them for future learning through a curriculum that follows their interests and curiosity.

They offer a stimulating environment with a range of resources and opportunities for children to investigate their surroundings, including engaging experiences in the nearby on-site woodland, which enhances their well-being. The nursery also provides funded early education for two, three, and four-year-old children and maintains effective partnerships with local schools and authorities to support positive outcomes for each child.

What it's like

Children enjoy a wide range of exciting adventures in the nearby on-site woodland. These experiences enhance their well-being significantly. Staff have high expectations of children's behaviour, ensuring children are kept from harm while having plenty of fun. Children contribute enthusiastically to daily routines and develop their independence skills in preparation for future learning.

Engaging outdoor playStrong behaviour supportChild-led curriculumDedicated staffCommunity engagement

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round, closing for two weeks at Christmas. Sessions are from 8am to 4pm.

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2007

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Loxley Nursery

Last inspected 15 November 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children enjoy a wide range of exciting adventures in the nearby on-site woodland. These experiences enhance their well-being significantly. Staff have high expectations of children's behaviour, ensuring children are kept from harm while having plenty of fun. Children contribute enthusiastically to daily routines and develop their independence skills in preparation for future learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Children enjoy a wide range of exciting adventures in the nearby on-site woodland, which enhances their well-being significantly.
  • Staff have high expectations of children's behaviour and ensure children are kept from harm while having plenty of fun.
  • The new management team is embedding a curriculum that is planned to follow children's interests and curiosity about the world.
  • Managers and staff are dedicated and passionate about their provision, sharing a clear and ambitious vision and values.
  • Overall, staff adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of children well, including those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
  • Parents are very happy with the care provided at the nursery, appreciating staff's flexible approach and good communication.
  • Children learn to make healthy choices and to look after themselves independently, benefiting from daily exercise and fresh air.
  • Children experience an expansive range of activities and engagement in their local community, regularly going for walks and visiting local shops and care homes.

Areas to develop

  • 1Strengthen support for staff to help them to plan even more precisely to build on what children know and can do.
Inspection #10305005 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of children well, including those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). All children make good progress from their starting points in development.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy a wide range of exciting adventures in the nearby on-site woodland, enhancing their well-being. They explore natural materials, prepare fires in an open space, and use various natural elements for imaginative play. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning, including a joint observation of an outdoor activity with the deputy manager.

Inspection history

Date: November 2013

  • November 2023Good
  • February 2018Outstanding
  • June 2014Good
  • November 2013Inadequate

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