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Nursery at Beighton Nursery Infant School
Last reviewed: October 2026 · Inspection data and key information above update regularly, however, this review below is refreshed bi-annually and may not reflect recent changes. Contact the nursery directly to confirm current arrangements. If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Animal enclosures and zookeeper role play give Beighton's early years learning a concrete character: children turn what they have learned into something they can build, discuss and act out. This is the school's own nursery on School Road, Beighton, with Caterpillars Class for ages two to three and Butterflies Class for ages three to four.
Ofsted judged the school's early years provision Outstanding at its inspection on 6 and 7 June 2024. That judgement covers early years within the school, rather than a separately graded nursery.
Learning reaches beyond the classroom. In June 2024, indoor and outdoor activities gave early years children opportunities to develop their ideas independently and creatively. The animal-enclosure example shows how this works: making something and taking a role lets children revisit earlier learning through play.
Language has a practical purpose here. Children explained their thinking and used newly learned words while playing roles and talking with other children. Adult conversations supported that learning, while regular assessment helped staff track development. Early years children made rapid progress in June 2024. For parents, the significant combination is independence alongside adult involvement: children have room to explore, with adults helping their understanding move forward.
Settling starts before nursery sessions. Staff arrange home visits for new nursery children and visits to their previous providers, giving families a chance to discuss additional needs or care requirements before the child starts. Transition plans increase sessions in stages as children move through early years, so adjustment can happen gradually.
For children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), the school's support arrangements include individual help, work in small groups and additional classroom support. Links with the Speech and Language Service, Educational Psychologists and Autism Support Service bring specialist advice into that process. Parents can raise concerns with the class teacher or SENCO.
Children on the SEN register have three reviews each year involving parents. Families contribute to targets and decisions about support, making these meetings a practical opportunity to review what is helping and what needs adjusting.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate school application through Sheffield City Council, which allocates places. For children born between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023, the school's admissions page gives an application window of September to December 2026 for the 2027/2028 school year.
Class familiarisation is a separate matter. Early transition can include time in the new class towards the summer term's end, sometimes lasting up to a week. Children get to know their teacher and peer group; some also receive personal transition booklets. These arrangements support adjustment, rather than securing admission.
Sessions run during term time, Monday to Friday: mornings are 8.30am to 11.30am, afternoons 12.30pm to 3.30pm, and full days 8.30am to 3.30pm. Variations can be agreed with the school. Session preferences remain subject to availability, so families should distinguish their requested pattern from an allocated place.
Three- and four-year-olds have a universal funded entitlement of 15 hours; eligible working parents can receive 30 hours. Funding for two-year-olds depends on qualifying circumstances, including certain benefits or working-parent eligibility. Families must check their individual entitlement. Where the full 30-hour entitlement is used here, the school offers 35 hours free. Non-funded sessions are charged; contact the school for current charges. Non-food consumables carry no charge.
Most children begin in September after their second or third birthday. January or April starts may be possible if capacity permits. Nursery application forms can be downloaded or collected from the office, then returned by email or post. Enquiries go to enquiries@beighton.sheffield.sch.uk or 0114 2486572. A responsible adult must bring and collect nursery children.
Caterpillars Class is for two- to three-year-olds; Butterflies Class is for three- to four-year-olds.
Monday to Friday mornings run from 8.30am to 11.30am, afternoons from 12.30pm to 3.30pm, and full days from 8.30am to 3.30pm. Variations are possible by agreement, subject to availability.
No. School places are allocated by the local authority, and families must apply separately through Sheffield City Council.
Staff arrange home visits and contact with previous providers. Early years transition plans build sessions gradually, allowing children time to adjust.
Contact the class teacher or SENCO. The school's support options include classroom help, small-group work and individual support, with specialist services involved where needed.
