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Sherfield Early Years Centre # Sherfield Early Years Centre Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · Sherfield School, Sherfield-on-loddon, Hook, RG27 0HU · Hampshire Number of places 27 places Age range 0–3 yrs Last inspected Mar 2026 Local authority Hampshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Sherfield Early Years Centre, a childcare setting for children aged 0-3 years, registered with Ofsted in 2024 and operating as a childcare on non-domestic premises, provides a nurturing and stimulating environment where children thrive. The centre is committed to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, focusing on building secure foundations across all areas of development to prepare children for their next stage of learning. Leaders employ a well-organised approach to planning and assessment, ensuring children make steady progress. The staff demonstrate genuine enthusiasm and build warm, trusting relationships with children and parents. They effectively support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), providing targeted next steps and individual learning plans, and participate in regular training to identify and support children effectively. For children who speak English as an additional language (EAL), staff show respect for home languages, gathering key words and phrases from parents and utilising resources like dual language books to foster confidence in communication. The outdoor learning environment offers many opportunities for physical development, from riding bicycles and climbing large apparatus to exploring different surfaces, all designed to enhance balance, coordination, strength, and physical skills. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, from 7:30 to 18:00, creating a consistent routine for the children. Our ethos Sherfield Early Years Centre focuses on child-led learning within a secure environment, allowing children to advance at their individual pace. The centre aims to provide an enjoyable learning journey, with well-equipped indoor areas promoting exploration across all facets of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. What it's like Children develop a sense of belonging within the nursery. They arrive confidently and separate from their parents and carers with ease. Children show that they feel safe and secure in the environment. All children, including those who face barriers to learning or wellbeing, are disadvantaged or with special educational needs and/or disabilities, thrive in a calm, engaging environment where they remain settled and eager to learn. Strong standard Nurturing environment Effective SEND support Rich outdoor play Skilled practitioners ## 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. ## Key facts Waitlist We currently have a waiting list. Please contact us to discuss availability. Opening hours Monday - Friday: 07:30 - 18:00 Age range Birth to 5 years Session types Sessional, Full Day Staff 22 Members Established 2024 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Sherfield Early Years Centre Inspection date Mar 2026 Inspection no. 2786002 Lead inspector Tracy Bartholomew Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50302704)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2786002) 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 Contact Nursery Sherfield School, Sherfield-on-loddon, Hook, RG27 0HU Opening hours Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 07:30 - 18:00 [© 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#/-1.0238/51.31056/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Hook - [Day nurseries in Hook](/search?q=Hook) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=sherfield-early-years-centre-rg27-0hu-2786002) Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Mar 2026 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard — Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 0 to 3 Registers Early Years Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Sherfield Early Years Centre Last inspected 24 March 2026 · Tracy Bartholomew Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend Children develop a sense of belonging within the nursery. They arrive confidently and separate from their parents and carers with ease. Children show that they feel safe and secure in the environment. All children, including those who face barriers to learning or wellbeing, are disadvantaged or with special educational needs and/or disabilities, thrive in a calm, engaging environment where they remain settled and eager to learn. Inspector highlights - Children are well prepared for their next stage of learning because they build secure foundations across all areas of development. - Children benefit from a well-organised approach to planning and assessment that enables them to make steady progress. - Staff work with children and parents and carers with genuine enthusiasm. - Children consistently develop the skills they need for their future learning. - Staff know their key children well and build warm and trusting relationships with them. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should develop staff's teaching to ensure that they adapt this skilfully in the moment to support children's learning and development even further. - 2 Leaders should provide staff with guidance on ways to help children understand the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. - 3 Leaders should actively support staff during transitions between activities to ensure that these moments are smooth and well managed, with a deeper focus on responding to children's needs. - 4 Leaders should evaluate the impact of mentoring, supervision sessions and any improvements made, so they can build on what is working well and continue progressing towards the highest quality of practice. Inspection #2786002 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50302704) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, as well as those who require additional support, receive targeted next steps that reflect their individual needs. Leaders ensure staff receive regular training and updates to effectively identify and support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, as well as those who may have gaps in their learning, implementing tailored individual learning plans for continued progress. Outdoor space Children have many opportunities to develop their physical development, from riding bicycles in the garden to climbing large apparatus. Younger children explore different surfaces that support their balance and coordination, while older children benefit from fixed climbing equipment that develops their strength and physical skills. EAL / language support Staff provide appropriate support for children who speak English as an additional language and show genuine respect for their home languages, gathering key words and phrases from parents and using them alongside English. Additional resources like songs in home languages and dual language books are utilised to help children feel valued, included, and confident in their communication. Inspection history Most recent inspection 24 March 2026 Expected standard Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50302704) ## Frequently asked about Sherfield Early Years Centre ### What is Sherfield Early Years Centre's Ofsted rating? ### Does Sherfield Early Years Centre support children with SEND? ### Does Sherfield Early Years Centre have outdoor space for children? ### What age range does Sherfield Early Years Centre cater for? ### What are the opening hours for Sherfield Early Years Centre? ### How does Sherfield Early Years Centre support children who speak English as an additional language? ### How does Sherfield Early Years Centre prepare children for their next stage of learning? ### Can I contact Sherfield Early Years Centre by email? ## About the setting Sherfield Early Years Centre was registered with Ofsted on 16/04/2024. It is a childcare on non-domestic premises located at Sherfield School, Sherfield-on-loddon, Hook, RG27 0HU. The setting is registered on the Early Years Register (EYR). It operates Monday to Friday from 07:30 to 18:00. 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