Broomhall Nursery School

Summary
Broomhall Nursery School is a local authority nursery school providing Ofsted outstanding early learning for children aged 3-5 years.

Description

Happy children, growing and learning together, is what Broomhall Nursery has excelled in since we opened in 1930. The oldest nursery in Sheffield, we are a standalone nursery school funded by the Local Authority. Staffed exclusively by teachers educated to degree standard and level 3 qualified early years practitioners, the children here enjoy an exceptional learning through play experience.

Ofsted has rated us as “outstanding” in all areas of our provision (2014/2015 & May 2018).

Who to contact

Contact Name: Diane Hetherington
Contact Position: Headteacher
Telephone: 0114 272 1453
E-mail: broomhallnursery@lea.sheffield.sch.uk
Website: www.broomhallnursery.org.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/broomhallnursery/

Where to go

Name: Broomhall Nursery School
Address: 4
Broomhall Road
Broomhall
SHEFFIELD
South Yorkshire
Postcode: S10 2DN
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When is it on?

Time / Date Details: Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm in term time
Time of day: Evening
Afternoon
Morning
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Inclusion Information

Wheelchair Access: Yes
Wheelchair access details: Accessible toilet and changing facilities.
Cater for special dietary requirements: Yes
Dietary needs catered for: Lactose intolerant
Nut allergy
Diabetic
Gluten free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Additional dietary information: Hot lunches are provided by Sheffield City Council's school catering contract provider, Taylor Shaw at a cost of £1.75 per meal. Special diets can be catered for by arrangement.
Supports special needs and disabilities: Yes
Special needs and disabilities experience: Speech, Language & Communication needs
Down's Syndrome
Visual impairment
Multi-Sensory Impairment
Dyslexia
Hearing impairment
Cerebral Palsy
No diagnosis yet
Social, emotional and mental health needs
Medical Needs or long term illness
ADD/ADHD
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty
Severe Learning Difficulty
Moderate Learning Difficulty
Physical Disability/Mobility Issues
Additional special needs information: Recognised as an inclusive setting. "Early assessments and staff support enable children with disabilities to make the same excellent progress as other children." Ofsted 2014. Staff have undertaken a wide range of special needs training including Makaton, PECS and Intensive Interaction. The Headteacher, SENCO and keyworker plan and oversee the education programme of individual learners and differentiation is used continually. Small group work and one to one support are used as appropriate e.g. social skills groups, intensive interaction sessions, sensory room, etc.
Able to accommodate other cultures/ethnicities: Yes
Additional culture/ethnicity information: Many different languages are spoken by children at Broomhall Nursery School. Those who arrive at Nursery speaking little or no English make rapid progress. "The emphasis on adults talking to children enables them very quickly to understand simple instructions, build vocabulary and link words with objects." Ofsted 2014

Other Details

Costs

Table of costs

Table of costs
Amount	Cost Type
£6.50	Per hour

Details

After Free Early Learning hours used up - £6.50 for each additional hour or part-hour plus all wrap around care sessions e.g. breakfast, lunch and tea clubs. Employer Supported Childcare Vouchers accepted.

Age Range

3 years to 5 years

Facilities

IndoorOutdoor Play
Quiet Area
Catering facilities
Outdoor play/equipment
Disabled Facilities
Changing facilities
Sensory Room
Extended Services school
Garden
Secure setting
ICT Facilities
Pets
Visual aids

Place Ranges

Childcare Information

Vacancies

Immediate vacancies: Yes
Details: Please contact for details.
Date updated: 04/11/2014

Funded Early Learning

Registered to provide Funded Early Learning Places?: Yes
For 2 year olds (up to 15 hours a week): No
For 3&4 year olds (up to 15 hours a week): Yes

Opening Times & Facilities

Opening Times

Opening Times
Day	Opening Time	Closing Time
Monday	8.00am	5.pm
Tuesday	8.00am	5.pm
Wednesday	8.00am	5.pm
Thursday	8.00am	5.pm
Friday	8.00am	5.pm

Facilities

IndoorOutdoor Play
Quiet Area
Catering facilities
Outdoor play/equipment
Disabled Facilities
Changing facilities
Sensory Room
Extended Services school
Garden
Secure setting
ICT Facilities
Pets
Visual aids

School Pickups

Offers pickups: No

Local Offer

Description

Broomhall Nursery School is a mainstream service providing 'Outstanding' (Ofsted 2014/15 & 2018) education for children aged 3-5 years.

The building is fully accessible to all learners largely with ground floor access. There are ramps, a wheelchair lift, disabled toilet and changing facilities and a sensory room.

The Headteacher, SENCO and keyworkers are responsible for overseeing and planning individual education programmes. Differentiation is used continually and staff are trained in the use of Makaton, PECS and intensive interaction. Individual education and health plans are shared with teachers who have the support of teaching assistants who work with the children directly to meet their specific needs.

Contact Name

Diane Hetherington

Contact Telephone

0114 2721453

Contact Email

broomhallnursery@lea.sheffield.sch.uk

Local Offer Age Bands

Early Years (0-4 years)

SEN Provision Type

Universal

General Extended Local Offer Response

Do you operate a waiting list?

Yes

Waiting list details

Please refer to our admissions policy on the policy page of our website.. https://www.broomhallnursery.org.uk/admissions-1/

Staffing arrangements

Able to assist children/young people to access all activities and services

Staffing arrangements details

Each classroom has a qualified teacher supported by Level 3 TAs in a ratio of 1:13. In addition Level 2 TAs are employed to support the specific needs of learners with SEND on a 1:1 or small group basis as appropriate.

Staff training to support children/young people with SEND

Staff are trained in the use of visual timetables which all children use, Makaton, PECS and intensive intervention.

How do you communicate with your service users?

Directly with parents/carers
Learning events
Progress updates provided

Communicating with service users details

Parents are involved in SEN reviews on a half termly basis and parental consultations. Daily contact is provided through children's keyworkers. Parents also receive termly newsletters about general nursery news. For parents with English as an additional language we use staff who have additional languages as interpreters.

Last Updated: 16/02/2021

Keywords: School nursery, Day Nursery, Childcare, Day care