Business Details
6 Years
experience
Outstanding Early Years Education in Rotherham
Arnold Nursery School & Children's Centre is a Local Authority-maintained setting in Rotherham, providing high-quality early years education for children aged 2-5. With 156 funded part-time places for 3-4 year olds and four qualified teachers, we ensure excellent progress during the Foundation Stage year. Our facilities include dedicated spaces for 2-3 year olds, extended care options, and Children's Centre services ranging from baby clinics to family support. Rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted in March 2020, we prioritise inclusive education, with children with additional needs fully integrated into our curriculum.Our flexible session times accommodate family needs while maintaining educational continuity. We emphasize routine-building through consistent attendance and implement strict safety protocols for collection and parking. As part of Rotherham Local Authority, we combine professional expertise with community-focused services to deliver the best start in life for every child.
Services
Early Years Education
Afternoon Sessions
Extended Care
Family Support Services
Special Educational Needs Provision
Details
- Year established: 2020
Highlights and features
- We have 4 qualified teachers with specialist early years expertise
- Our flexible session times accommodate family schedules
- We maintain an Ofsted 'outstanding' rating since 2020
- Our inclusive curriculum supports children with additional needs
- We promote healthy lifestyles through active learning environments
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted
What people say
Outstanding inspection
Qualified teachers
Excellent facilities
Flexible hours
Family support
Services
Early Years Education
Our Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum delivers structured learning through play-based activities. Qualified teachers implement Key Text and Forest Schools approaches to develop core skills. Children access both indoor and outdoor learning environments daily, with progress tracked against national standards.
Extended Care
We offer before and after sessional care from 8:00-8:30am and 3:30-6:00pm. Full-day extended care options accommodate working families while maintaining educational continuity. Our flexible approach allows adjustments for school drop-offs and collections.
Family Support
Our Children's Centre provides baby clinics, parenting workshops and family learning programmes. These services support holistic child development through parental engagement, health monitoring and community integration activities.
Special Educational Needs
We fully integrate children with additional needs into all curriculum areas. Specialised staff implement individualised learning plans while maintaining mainstream classroom participation. Regular assessments ensure appropriate support levels.
Health & Safety
Strict collection protocols require password verification for unfamiliar carers. We enforce no-parking zones outside the building and maintain Ofsted-registered safety standards. Daily attendance monitoring ensures learning continuity and child welfare.
People
Sharon
Head of School
Sharon leads Arnold Nursery School & Children's Centre with over 15 years' experience in early years education. She oversees curriculum implementation, staff development and maintains our Ofsted 'outstanding' status through continuous quality improvement.
Questions
What age range do you accept?
We cater for children aged 2 to 5 years old across our nursery provision.
What are your session times?
Morning sessions run 8:30-11:30am and afternoon sessions 12:30-3:30pm with flexible arrangements available.
How are children with additional needs supported?
We fully integrate children with special educational needs into all activities with individualised support plans.
What safety measures are in place?
Strict collection protocols, password verification and no-parking enforcement ensure child safety at all times.
What uniform is required?
Children should wear washable clothing with optional nursery uniform available from local suppliers.
How do you handle attendance issues?
Regular attendance is encouraged with absence reporting required by parents/carers daily.
