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The Sheffield Hillsborough College Nursery # The Sheffield Hillsborough College Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2023) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · 15 Livesey Street, Sheffield, S6 2ET · Sheffield Number of places 53 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Mar 2023 Local authority Sheffield About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Sheffield Hillsborough College Nursery, situated within the Hillsborough campus, provides a purpose-built and self-contained environment for children aged six months to five years, with a total capacity of 53 places. The nursery is dedicated to nurturing each child's development through the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, assigning a "key person" to monitor and support individual progress. Staff are passionate about early years education, focusing on prime areas such as personal and social development, communication and language, and physical development, as well as specific areas including literacy, understanding of the world, maths, and expressive art/design. The nursery is thoughtfully divided into three rooms: the Yellow room for infants aged six months to two years, the Blue room for two to three-year-olds, and the Red room for three to five-year-olds, each equipped with age-appropriate toys and activities. Healthy snacks are provided in the mid-morning and mid-afternoon, and parents have the option to provide a packed lunch or purchase a hot, nutritious meal. The nursery prides itself on creating a safe and secure atmosphere, with highly trained staff collaborating closely with parents to ensure exceptional care. The Hillsborough Nursery received a "Good" rating in its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2023, with inspectors commending the friendly, caring staff and the warm, welcoming environment that encourages children's happiness and engagement. Our ethos The Sheffield Hillsborough College Nursery is dedicated to nurturing each child's development through the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, focusing on prime and specific areas of learning. They assign a "key person" to monitor and support individual progress and pride themselves on creating a safe and secure atmosphere, collaborating closely with parents to ensure exceptional care. What it's like Friendly and caring staff greet children on arrival at this warm and welcoming nursery. Staff form positive relationships with all children. Older children arrive happy and excited to enter the nursery. They often forget to say goodbye to their parents in their eagerness to enter. Babies smile and become excited at the sight of their key person. Children feel happy and safe at the nursery. Purpose-built facility EYFS curriculum Dedicated key person Ofsted rated good ## Pricing & funding Charges are based on morning, afternoon, or full-day sessions, alongside an optional early morning hour. Morning and full-day rates include lunch, while snacks and extra lunches are billed separately. Good to know - New fee structure effective from 1st September 2025. - Lunch is included in the morning session and the full daily rate. - Snacks and lunches are charged separately where not included. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Sheffield Hillsborough College Nursery Inspection date Mar 2023 Inspection no. 10237990 Lead inspector Miriam Caldecott Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50213757)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY313708) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-sheffield-hillsborough-college-nursery-s6-2et-ey313708) ## Key facts Food Healthy snacks provided; parents can provide packed lunch or purchase hot lunch Opening hours 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday Age range 6 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Established 2005 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Sheffield Hillsborough College Nursery Last inspected 9 March 2023 · Miriam Caldecott 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 Friendly and caring staff greet children on arrival at this warm and welcoming nursery. Staff form positive relationships with all children. Older children arrive happy and excited to enter the nursery. They often forget to say goodbye to their parents in their eagerness to enter. Babies smile and become excited at the sight of their key person. Children feel happy and safe at the nursery. Inspector highlights - Leaders and managers plan an ambitious curriculum for children to give them the knowledge and experiences which they need to succeed in life. - Children receive first-hand experiences of the wider community, going on visits to the theatre, parks and shops. - Parents share comprehensive information when their child first starts, and a thorough settling-in procedure ensures that children settle quickly. - Staff make individual books with pictures of children's families, giving children a sense of belonging. - Parents are extremely happy with the care which their children receive. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the learning intention of activities to ensure suitable challenge for all children. Inspection #10237990 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50213757) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are extremely happy with the care which their children receive. > They report that staff are very friendly and approachable. > Parents feel confident to raise any concerns they may have. > They feel confident that staff will listen. > Parents feel well informed about their child. > They report that their children look forward to attending the nursery and they are sad when it is not a nursery day. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff work well with outside agencies to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They identify children's needs and put plans swiftly in place to support them. Where needed, staff refer children to the necessary agencies. Outdoor space Children slide down a hill in the snow in their waterproof suits, before climbing back to the top to have another go. Children laugh and giggle as they throw snowballs at each other. They use the snow to pretend to make porridge for everyone. ## Parent Reviews of The Sheffield Hillsborough College Nursery 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjW4K_uRSa2mdPuFz0Qb4yPhWaYV75xaikIRIp-4XwXksN-HB_qk=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Ericksson Sechero 6 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2kxcVJEZGFlWGx2VjA5eWFVeG9aSHB2WmxrdFZFRRAB!2m1!1s0x4879795a2118e735:0x41b57f1eb8ca8123) Reviews from Google for The Sheffield Hillsborough College Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4734830353175970083&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2023 Date: January 2006 - March 2023 Good - March 2022 Requires improvement - October 2015 Outstanding - February 2009 Good - January 2006 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about The Sheffield Hillsborough College Nursery ### What do parents value about The Sheffield Hillsborough College Nursery? ### How does The Sheffield Hillsborough College Nursery support children with SEND? ### How does settling in work at The Sheffield Hillsborough College Nursery? ### What are the main strengths of The Sheffield Hillsborough College Nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Sheffield Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Sheffield Hillsborough College Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Little Imp Pre-School Sheffield · S6 2BG 3.1(9 reviews) ](/nursery/little-imp-pre-school-ltd-s6-2bg-2679023) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Osborne House Community Nursery Sheffield · S6 4GJ 4.8(9 reviews) ](/nursery/osborne-house-community-nursery-s6-4gj-300727) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### The Meadows Nursery Sheffield · S5 8XJ ](/nursery/the-meadows-nursery-s5-8xj-2629561) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Riverview Day Nursery & Pre-School Sheffield · S6 3AS 3.7(6 reviews) ](/nursery/riverview-day-nursery-preschool-s6-3as-2558044) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Corner House Nursery School Sheffield · S6 4ED 3.3(14 reviews) ](/nursery/corner-house-nursery-school-s6-4ed-300724) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Bole Hill Nursery Sheffield · S6 5DD 4.3(8 reviews) ](/nursery/bole-hill-nursery-s6-5dd-300754) [See all nurseries in Sheffield →](/search?q=Sheffield) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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