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Twinkles # Twinkles Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2024) · 4.2 (5 parent reviews) · 33a Market Square, SHEFFIELD, S13 7JX · Sheffield Number of places 30 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2024 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 Rated as 'Good' by Ofsted following its latest inspection on 17th September 2024, Twinkles provides an environment where children enjoy their learning and make good progress across all aspects of their development. The dedicated staff strongly support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who may be vulnerable, working closely with professionals such as speech and language therapists and social care to address any identified gaps in learning at an early stage. Children are well-prepared for their transition to school, systematically developing the skills and knowledge they need, including early mark-making skills to develop pre-writing abilities. The setting also promotes personal development, health, and well-being through activities like invigorating dance sessions and teaching good hygiene practices. Parents highly recommend Twinkles, appreciating the intimate and friendly ethos, and the effective guidance staff offer, which has been particularly noted for improving behaviour at home for children who find it difficult to manage their emotions. The curriculum focuses on building knowledge sequentially, using children's interests to keep them motivated and engaged both indoors and outdoors, and fostering a love of books and strong communication skills through songs, rhymes, and confident speaking opportunities. What it's like Children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enjoy their learning in this warm, vibrant and friendly nursery. They make good progress overall in all aspects of their development. Staff prepare children well for the next stage in their learning, including systematically developing the skills and knowledge they need for starting school. Good Ofsted rating Supports SEND and vulnerable children Strong communication focus Good school readiness Promotes independence Parent recommended ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday, Thursday and Friday, from 9am to 2pm, and Tuesday and Wednesday, from 9am to 3pm Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2008 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Twinkles Inspection date Sept 2024 Inspection no. 10357590 Lead inspector Andrew Clark Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50259010)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY353978) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=twinkles-s13-7jx-ey353978) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Twinkles Last inspected 17 September 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 children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enjoy their learning in this warm, vibrant and friendly nursery. They make good progress overall in all aspects of their development. Staff prepare children well for the next stage in their learning, including systematically developing the skills and knowledge they need for starting school. Inspector highlights - Children enjoy their learning and make good progress. - Staff prepare children well for the next stage of learning, including school readiness. - Children are safe and secure, behave well, and build strong relationships with staff. - Staff strongly support children with SEND and vulnerable children, working with other professionals. - Leaders are ambitious, and staff are passionate, work well as a team, and promote a love of books and communication skills. Areas to develop - 1 focus staff's professional development on supporting children to fully extend and deepen their knowledge and understanding. Inspection #10357590 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50259010) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents appreciate the intimate and friendly ethos of the nursery and the good childcare guidance staff offer them. > Parents of children who have difficulty managing their own emotions comment very positively on the effectiveness of the guidance staff offer for improving behaviour at home. > They appreciate the staff's commitment to making children's lives happy and stimulated and comment on how well prepared children are for starting school. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enjoy their learning in this warm, vibrant and friendly nursery. Staff strongly support children with SEND and many who may be vulnerable and need further support. They identify gaps in children's learning at an early stage and work very closely with other professionals, such as speech and language therapists and social care, to address them. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of Twinkles 4.2 (5) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUK1W_zlhP8qz5lWg0_sxW-s3OLO2-BPgTmNem4K8AwqTcMFkMP-Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Peter Leung 2 years ago Twinkles Nursery is very patient to teaching pupils, my daughter study at 3 years old and feeling upset in first week. After than, she is wanna going to the nursery to play with her peers and she feeling very happy at nursery when she talking about nursery time to me. There have a more interesting activity for the pupils which a so much fun, I'm really appreciate Twinkles staff letting me and my daughter this best memories, we will remember this memories in whole of my life. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURKOXUtazB3RRAB!2m1!1s0x48799da0535f1101:0xd12c2105f72e7a2d) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKztTYWdtXvMld9Opr_vnYtPMs7IoetYn_dcVjRmE9b3NobXg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Caitlin Harris 8 years ago Absolutely lovely staff, took so much care and effort into looking after my daughter despite how nervous she was first starting and how much she loved going. I’m so grateful x [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRMnRLZ09nEAE!2m1!1s0x48799da0535f1101:0xd12c2105f72e7a2d) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJFINIelmeWO1Nhhv8xqtRSuNJCQwiGjBR1ewolIqBRFB6DDA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Liv A 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURReVB5aHlnRRAB!2m1!1s0x48799da0535f1101:0xd12c2105f72e7a2d) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL76KwmJtIpn_9_Mn_IHBrmMMjt8kEKzwxifmHIgD34rtmn0A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Lauren Smithson 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBXzVLbWd3RRAB!2m1!1s0x48799da0535f1101:0xd12c2105f72e7a2d) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJmAdSHntid9Pma1kxLaoD25IlzdjJziP5gcFxzv6FEfI4ATQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Cheryl Parkin 10 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRNWNtdG1RRRAB!2m1!1s0x48799da0535f1101:0xd12c2105f72e7a2d) Reviews from Google for Twinkles. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=15072458362407778861&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: September 2012 - September 2024 Good - December 2018 Good - January 2016 Good - September 2012 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Twinkles ### How does Twinkles support children with SEND? ### How is Twinkles classified by Ofsted? ### What ages of children does Twinkles look after? ### What are Twinkles' main strengths? ## Nearby day nurseries in SHEFFIELD Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Twinkles. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Woodhouse Nursery Sheffield · S13 7PN 4.2(5 reviews) ](/nursery/woodhouse-nursery-s13-7pn-ey441272) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.8 mi ### Playmania (South Yorkshire) Sheffield · S13 9NR 4.7(259 reviews) ](/nursery/playmania-south-yorkshire-limited-s13-9nr-2799923) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Hackenthorpe Hall Nursery Sheffield · S12 4LB 4.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/hackenthorpe-hall-nursery-s12-4lb-300887) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.1 mi ### Sunny Meadows Sheffield · S13 9BZ 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/sunny-meadows-s13-9bz-ey260253) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Peaks Edge Day Nursery and Preschool Sheffield · S20 1NZ ](/nursery/peaks-edge-day-nursery-and-preschool-s20-1nz-2798125) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Frecheville Children's Nursery Sheffield · S12 4WD 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/frecheville-children-s-nursery-s12-4wd-2640042) [See all nurseries in SHEFFIELD →](/search?q=SHEFFIELD) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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