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Making Friends Partnership # Making Friends Partnership Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2022) · 158 Marshland Road, Moorends, DONCASTER, DN8 4SB · Doncaster Number of places 60 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Feb 2022 Local authority Doncaster About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery 30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. Operating since 2015, the nursery has an overall "Good" rating from its latest Ofsted inspection in February 2022. Children thrive in this safe environment due to the caring and respectful relationships fostered by dedicated staff. The emphasis on praise and nurturing helps children become confident and enthusiastic learners, happily approaching adults for comfort and support. Parents consistently speak highly of the setting, valuing the strong links with staff and the clear communication about their child's learning journey and next steps. Many parents have observed significant progress in their children's confidence and communication skills since attending. The nursery is committed to inclusivity, with high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The manager has diligently built relationships with outside agencies to ensure children receive any necessary additional support. What it's like Children thrive in this safe setting due to the caring, respectful relationships promoted by staff. They receive lots of praise and because of this, and the nurturing provided by staff, children are confident, enthusiastic learners. Children happily approach adults for cuddles and support. Caring relationships Confident learners Strong parent partnerships SEND support Language rich language-Year-round operation ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. Term time / All Year All Year Established 2015 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Making Friends Partnership Last inspected 22 February 2022 · Emma Murphy 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 thrive in this safe setting due to the caring, respectful relationships promoted by staff. They receive lots of praise and because of this, and the nurturing provided by staff, children are confident, enthusiastic learners. Children happily approach adults for cuddles and support. Inspector highlights - Staff establish positive relationships with all children, meaning children are enthusiastic and eager learners and have a positive attitude to learning. - Children's independence is actively supported by staff, fostering confidence. - Staff provide a narrative to children as they play, introducing a wide range of language. - Overall, staff understand and promote the curriculum effectively in all rooms. - Children with SEND are well supported, and the manager has developed strong relationships with outside agencies for extra support. Areas to develop - 1 improve activities around oral health so that they are fully effective, meaningful and appropriate for the age of the children - 2 ensure the correct language is modelled by all staff consistently to fully support children's developing vocabulary. Inspection #10222378 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50180268) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Making Friends Partnership Inspection date Feb 2022 Inspection no. 10222378 Lead inspector Emma Murphy Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50180268)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496435) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed 158 Marshland Road, Moorends, DONCASTER, DN8 4SB [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.95105/53.62828/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near DONCASTER - [Day nurseries in DONCASTER](/search?q=DONCASTER) - [Day nurseries in Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?q=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=making-friends-partnership-dn8-4sb-ey496435) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak very highly of this setting. They value the links with the staff and are aware of what their child has been learning and their next steps in learning. > Parents report that their children have made progress in all areas, and in particular in their confidence and communication, as a result of attending this setting. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff have high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Children with SEND are well supported. The manager has worked hard to develop relationships with outside agencies, which means that children are referred for extra support where needed. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. Inspection history Date: January 2018 - February 2022 Good - January 2018 Good ## Frequently asked about Making Friends Partnership ### What is the capacity at Making Friends Partnership? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ### What is the address of Making Friends Partnership? ## Nearby day nurseries in DONCASTER Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Making Friends Partnership. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Little Minds Day Nursery Doncaster · DN8 4SB ](/nursery/little-minds-day-nursery-dn8-4sb-2655166) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.1 mi ### Fledglings Thorne Doncaster · DN8 4AF ](/nursery/fledglings-thorne-dn8-4af-2783274) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Happy Days Community Childcare Thorne · DN8 5BU ](/nursery/happy-days-community-childcare-dn8-5bu-2527016) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Thorne Flowerpots Doncaster · DN8 4BQ ](/nursery/thorne-flowerpots-dn8-4bq-ey536306) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.8 mi ### Little Corkers Day Nursery Doncaster · DN7 5DH ](/nursery/little-corkers-day-nursery-dn7-5dh-318120) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.0 mi ### Cherubs Daycare Doncaster · DN7 6RY ](/nursery/cherubs-daycare-dn7-6ry-2749380) [See all nurseries in DONCASTER →](/search?q=DONCASTER) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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