Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Nursery Education in Rotherham
Established in 1939, Rawmarsh Children's Centre has provided high-quality early years education for generations of children in Rotherham. As a Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council-maintained nursery school, we offer five weekly free education sessions for 3-4 year olds, with additional wrap-around care including breakfast, lunch, and tea clubs. Our experienced team prioritizes creating a safe, stimulating environment where children develop foundational skills through play-based learning.With Ofsted-recognized excellence in safeguarding and SEND provision, we maintain strong partnerships with families and adhere to healthy dietary guidelines set by the Caroline Walker Trust. Our historic institution combines decades of educational expertise with modern pedagogical approaches to prepare children for primary school transition, while maintaining transparent communication with parents through dedicated staff members.
Services
Nursery Education
Wrap-around Care
SEND Support
Parent Partnerships
Forest School Activities
Details
- Year established: 1939
Highlights and features
- We have 85 years of continuous nursery education experience
- Our staff maintain Ofsted-recognised safeguarding standards
- Nursery meals follow Caroline Walker Trust healthy diet guidelines
- We offer flexible 30-hour childcare eligibility support
- Our wrap-around care includes breakfast and after-school clubs
What people say
Dedicated staff
Clear communication
Excellent transition preparation
Healthy meals
Safe environment
Services
Nursery Education
Our state-funded nursery education programme delivers five weekly sessions for 3-4 year olds aligned with EYFS standards. Children develop foundational skills through structured play across seven key learning areas. Our experienced team ensures smooth transitions to primary education with personalized learning approaches.
Wrap-around Care
We provide breakfast, lunch and evening childcare sessions beyond core nursery hours. Our flexible wrap-around care includes freshly prepared meals following nutritional guidelines. All sessions are supervised by qualified staff with age-appropriate activities supporting continuous development throughout the day.
SEND Support
Our specialized SEND provision offers tailored support for children with additional needs. We work closely with parents and external specialists to create individualized learning plans. Our inclusive environment ensures every child receives appropriate assistance while participating in mainstream nursery activities.
Parent Partnerships
We actively involve parents through regular communication and collaborative learning activities. Our partnership approach includes transition meetings, progress updates and home-learning resources. Parents receive guidance on supporting child development through workshops and individual consultations with key staff members.
Forest School
Our outdoor education programme develops physical coordination and environmental awareness through nature-based activities. Children engage in supervised exploration of natural spaces while developing social skills and confidence through structured outdoor play and learning experiences.
People
Lizzy
Deputy Headteacher
With extensive early years leadership experience, Lizzy oversees daily operations and staff development at Rawmarsh Nursery. She coordinates parent engagements and maintains our Ofsted compliance standards for educational quality.
Emma
2-3s Leader
Emma leads our specialized provision for younger children, developing age-appropriate curricula and supporting transitions. She works closely with families to ensure smooth adaptation to nursery routines for 2-3 year olds.
Questions
What free education entitlement do you offer?
Children receive five weekly sessions of free nursery education. Eligible families may access 30 hourly hours through government funding schemes.
What are your session times?
Core nursery sessions run 8:45-11:45 and 12:30-15:30. Additional breakfast (8:00) and tea (15:30-17:45) clubs available.
How do I apply for a nursery place?
Children are admitted after their 3rd birthday in birth order. Contact our reception to add your child to the waiting list.
What happens during illness absences?
Parents must call our absence line with child's name, reason and expected duration. No fines apply for authorized absences.
Do you accommodate special dietary requirements?
Our meals follow Caroline Walker Trust guidelines. We accommodate medical dietary needs with prior notification and consultation.
How do you support transition to school?
We prepare children through structured learning activities and parent meetings. Familiarization visits help ease transitions to primary education.
