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Thurgoland Childcare

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2024)
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1.0(1 Google review) ·The Kids Centre, Halifax Road, Sheffield, S35 7AL · Barnsley
Number of places
35 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2024
Local authority
Barnsley

About this day nursery

Thurgoland Childcare is a day nursery in Sheffield for children aged from birth to four years. It is open from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. In October 2024, Ofsted judged the overall effectiveness of the day nursery to be Good. The inspector noted that children arrive happily and are cared for well by enthusiastic staff.

The curriculum is planned around children's interests, with a focus on developing their independence. Children have daily access to an outdoor area for climbing, riding scooters, and sensory play with sand and water. They also take part in regular 'wellie walks' to explore natural environments. Staff are knowledgeable in supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities, working with other professionals to provide help with assessments and referrals.

What it's like

Children arrive happily and are greeted by enthusiastic staff who care for them well, following their interests and creating a wide range of activities. Staff are patient and supportive, challenging children to try new tasks, which helps them to be confident. Children are engaged, interested, and make excellent progress through a curriculum that focuses on independence and key developmental areas.

Good Ofsted ratingFosters independenceExcellent progressLiteracy skills developedOutdoor learningSupport for SEND

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm.

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Thurgoland Childcare

Last inspected 7 October 2024

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 arrive happily and are greeted by enthusiastic staff who care for them well, following their interests and creating a wide range of activities. Staff are patient and supportive, challenging children to try new tasks, which helps them to be confident. Children are engaged, interested, and make excellent progress through a curriculum that focuses on independence and key developmental areas.

Inspector highlights

  • Children arrive happily and are greeted by enthusiastic leaders and staff, who care for children well.
  • Staff follow children's interests and create a wide range of activities and experiences for children to enjoy.
  • Children are engaged, interested and make excellent progress.
  • Staff develop children's literacy skills.
  • The setting is well equipped with staff carefully choose resources for children to explore.

Areas to develop

  • 1explore ways to enhance babies' and very young children's engagement during welcome activities, such as by reducing distractions
  • 2support staff to further extend children's understanding and thinking skills, such as by asking more effective questions.
Inspection #10364057 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

children are making good progress, especially in their speech and language

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff are knowledgeable about child development and work with other professionals to support children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Parents appreciate the support offered to children with SEND, noting that staff help with assessments and make referrals to find more support.

Outdoor space

Staff provide time for children to spend outside each day. Children have opportunities to climb, ride scooters and enjoy sensory experiences, such as sand and water. Children make regular visits to natural environments, such as the weekly 'wellie' walk, where staff encourage them to explore and collect seasonal resources.

Google Reviews of Thurgoland Childcare

1.0
(1 Google review)

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Inspection history

Date: February 2012

  • October 2024Good
  • January 2019Good
  • August 2015Good
  • February 2012Good

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