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Wickersley Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2022)
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4.6(9 parent reviews) ·2A Black Carr Road, Wickersley, Rotherham, S66 2DJ · Rotherham
Number of places
52 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2022
Local authority
Rotherham

About this day nursery

30 am until 6 pm. The nursery, which registered in 2008, received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 28 February 2022.

Children arrive confident and happy, learning independence by tidying up and following routines. They engage in a wide range of activities, fostering imagination in role-play and developing language skills with effective staff support.

The curriculum encourages children to build on existing skills; for example, using play dough to strengthen hand muscles before progressing to mark-making with pencils. The nursery places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, with staff engaging children in discussions about the weather and appropriate clothing.

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are particularly well supported, with managers coordinating with external agencies such as speech and language therapists. This collaborative approach ensures that staff are equipped to meet individual needs, leading to good progress in language and communication for children with SEND.

Managers are committed to staff development, providing training and support that enhances skills and ultimately benefits the children's progress across all areas of learning. The nursery also thoughtfully uses funding to provide resources that support children's next steps in learning, such as toys to develop physical skills in babies.

What it's like

Children arrive confident and full of smiles at this welcoming nursery, learning to be independent by tidying up and following routines like washing hands before lunch. They engage in a wide range of activities, using their imagination in role-play scenarios and developing language skills with effective staff support.

Good Ofsted ratingSupports 0-11 yearsStrong SEND provisionFocus on independenceVaried activitiesOutdoor learning

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Wickersley Nursery

Last inspected 28 February 2022

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children arrive confident and full of smiles at this welcoming nursery, learning to be independent by tidying up and following routines like washing hands before lunch. They engage in a wide range of activities, using their imagination in role-play scenarios and developing language skills with effective staff support.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are learning to be independent and are familiar with nursery routines.
  • Children enjoy a wide range of activities, using their imagination and developing language skills.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are particularly well supported and are making good progress.
  • Managers have a clear plan of training and support for staff, leading to enhanced skills and good progress for children.
  • Managers access funding to enhance opportunities and provide resources that support children's next stages in learning.

Areas to develop

  • 1monitor the effectiveness of existing communication methods with parents to ensure that all parents are regularly accessing information about their child, in particular to help them understand their child's next steps in learning.
Inspection #10216797 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are particularly well supported. Managers ensure that staff work with outside agencies such as speech and language therapists, which helps staff to provide children with the support they need. Children with SEND are making good progress in their language and communication.

Outdoor space

Children listen with interest as staff talk about the weather outside. Children answer questions about what they should wear outdoors. They talk about needing hats, scarfs, coats and gloves when it is cold outside.

Parent Reviews of Wickersley Nursery

4.6
(9)
Nicola Davey
2 years ago

Both of my children have attended the nursery from an early age and both have been extremely happy at Wickersley Nursery. The staff are kind and caring, and quickly develop bonds with the children. As a parent, I want to know that my children feel safe and happy. Both my children have really good social skills from attending Wickersley nursery and the activities that the staff do with the children are excellent. The nursery uses the Family app so I can check on what they have eaten throughout the day and they also share development milestones and activity photos. This is always nice to see on my lunch break. The facilities are good too, including a lovely garden with plenty of outdoor play equipment. The current manager is also keen to bring in new equipment for different activities. If I have had an issue then this has been quickly addressed by the management team. I would recommend Wickersley Nursery

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Nicola Stewart
4 years ago

Wickersley nursery have been absolutely fantastic with my son. He was very shy when he first started having moved from a different nursery but the staff were brilliant and built his confidence so much. Facilities are great with a lovely outdoor area. Thank you for everything you have done and for preparing him for school! You will be missed xxx

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Hayley Smith
4 years ago

Fantastic nursery. Staff are wonderful made my Little boy feel welcome and at ease instantly. He has attended nearly 2 years now and after previously having a childminder i can firmly say this was the best move for him. He has interaction from other peers his age and the work the staff do with him is unbelievable. From phonics and educational learning to day to day things like independently putting on shoes coats ect. Going to be a sad day when he leaves to start school in September. Massive thank you to everyone there.

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Paula Lewis
4 years ago

Wickersley nursery have been amazing with my daughter. They have supported her so much. I cannot thank them enough. The staff are amazing and are so caring. We will both miss them all so much when she leaves for school in September. Thank you for everything you have done. Honestly cannot recommend them enough!!

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Rach Saunyama
4 years ago

Worst experience ever.Manager lacks professionalism and if you air out your grievances she is quick to defend her own staff.My daughter came home drenched in wee meaning she hadnt been changed at all all day .I complained about this and was made to feel like a liar and was marginalised for making the complaint.I ended up pulling my daughter out of that nursery as the service was just appalling.

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Inspection history

Date: February 2016

  • February 2022Good
  • March 2018Good
  • February 2016Good

Frequently asked about Wickersley Nursery

About the setting

Wickersley Nursery Ltd registered in 2008 and operates in Rotherham. The nursery employs 12 members of childcare staff, with 10 holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above, including the manager who holds a qualification at level 6. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year, from 7.30am until 6pm, and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY489043
Registered person
Wickersley Nursery Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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