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The Psalter Lane Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2024)
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4.8(6 parent reviews) ·137 Psalter Lane, Sheffield, S11 8UX · Sheffield
Number of places
70 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2024
Local authority
Sheffield

About this day nursery

The Psalter Lane Nursery, established in 1966, is a respected private nursery in Sheffield, offering day care for children aged 12 months to 5 years for 38 weeks of the year. Operating from a charming Victorian building with extensive gardens, the nursery provides a stimulating and inclusive environment where children can thrive and develop their learning, skills, and knowledge across the seven areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

The nursery prides itself on its play-based approach, fostering self-confident individuals equipped with the abilities and understanding necessary for their next educational steps. A team of qualified and experienced practitioners is dedicated to delivering high-quality childcare through a tailored curriculum, respecting diverse needs including religion, culture, race, and disabilities.

The nursery emphasises strong partnerships with parents, ensuring open communication and shared information to support children's learning both at home and within the nursery. They are committed to continuous professional development for their staff and collaborate with other professionals to address individual children's needs, always upholding robust safeguarding policies to ensure the welfare and safety of all children.

Additionally, they offer an "Activity School" during school holidays, provided there is sufficient demand.

Our ethos

The Psalter Lane Nursery prides itself on its play-based approach, which fosters self-confident individuals equipped with the abilities and understanding necessary for their next educational steps. It operates within the framework of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), respecting diverse needs and emphasising strong partnerships with parents to support children's learning.

What it's like

Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make a strong start to their learning in this warm and nurturing nursery. Children make good progress overall and are well prepared for their future learning, including starting school.

Established since 1966Victorian building with gardensPlay-based learningStrong parent partnershipsActivity School during holidays

Pricing & funding

This nursery offers term-time sessions over 38 weeks of the year. Charges are structured around morning and afternoon core sessions, with the flexibility to add early starts, late finishes, lunch supervision, and wrap-around clubs.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)

Good to know

  • A refundable £100.00 cash deposit is required to secure a child's place.
  • Operates term-time only (38 weeks of the year).
  • Parents must provide a packed lunch for the lunch supervision period.
  • The After Nursery Club session fee includes a snack.
  • Additional charges apply for nappies, wipes, and sun cream if not provided by parents.
  • Unauthorised late collection incurs a fee of £15.00 for every 15 minutes.

Key facts

Opening hours

Core hours: 9.00am-3.30pm Monday to Friday. Options for breakfast club at 8.00am and after nursery club up to 5.00pm, 38 weeks of the year.

Session types

morning session, afternoon session, breakfast club, after nursery club, extended late finish

Age range

12 months - 5 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

1993

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Psalter Lane Nursery

Last inspected 5 November 2024 · Andrew Clark

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, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make a strong start to their learning in this warm and nurturing nursery. Children make good progress overall and are well prepared for their future learning, including starting school.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and staff have created an effective curriculum to support children's learning over time.
  • Staff strongly support children with SEND and those who are vulnerable or disadvantaged.
  • Staff very strongly promote children's communication and language skills, including those who speak English as an additional language.
  • Staff make good use of books and stories to widen children's vocabulary and enhance their knowledge of the world.
  • The experienced and well-qualified leaders provide a clear vision for children's achievement.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen staff's interactions with children to more consistently extend and deepen their knowledge and understanding.
Inspection #10368416 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make a strong start to their learning. Staff strongly support children with SEND and those who are vulnerable or disadvantaged. They work actively with parents and with other professionals, such as speech therapists and inclusion teams, to ensure children's strongest achievement.

Outdoor space

Older children learn to climb and balance on the extensive outdoor resources. Babies learn to walk and balance in different circumstances as they play in the ball pool or run on the playground and grass in the extensive garden.

Parent Reviews of The Psalter Lane Nursery

4.8
(6)
carina good
4 months ago

A fantastic nursery! Both my children have attended and settled in so well. All of the staff are very nurturing and gentle and the outside play area is just brilliant. My children came out smiling and happy everyday and it was always nice to see them excited for nursery days. Highly recommend and thank you for looking after my children xx

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Lingli Shen
a year ago

A++++ nursery! My little one spent very precious time here, all will be missed. Staff is very friendly and supportive, you can find their continuous caring from the journey book they make for each kids and they are always there for any concerns or questions you have with your child. I would recommend it to anyone in the area.

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Nayyer Salimi
7 years ago

This is a superb nursery. I am really happy with my daughter being at Psalter lane nursery.The staff are caring and friendly. My doughter has formed excellent relationships with the staff.My son was at this nursery when ha was a child and he is 6 years old now and he still has a good memory from his nursery.I am really please I chose it , based on a friend’s recommendation. Thank you for all your hard work. I would recommend to all.

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Malcolm and Rachel Savage
10 years ago

Wonderful nursery. My fourth child is thoroughly enjoying attending and many of the staff who looked after my first are still there.

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Inspection history

Date: June 2011

  • November 2024Good
  • March 2019Good
  • March 2016Good
  • June 2011Good

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