Loxley Nursery Forest School

Rodney Hill, Loxley, Sheffield S6 6SG
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  • Loxley Nursery Forest School, Sheffield
Loxley Nursery is an outstanding outdoor nature nursery with views of Loxley Valley.

Children’s development is carefully monitored by staff and each child has a key person who closely follows their progress throughout their time at the nursery, sharing observations and records with parents and carers on a regular basis. Children are encouraged to develop curiosity and ask questions, exploring and learning about the world around them.

Don't just tell your children about the environment show them!

The nursery:

• A Forest School Nursery
• Offers learning through nature
• Gives regular outings around the village
• Provides breakfast, snacks during the day. Children can bring their own packed lunch or can have a hot meal delivered daily onto site.

Ofsted rated 'Good' nursery (November 2023).

Care Provided by Loxley Nursery Forest School

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Kay Haywood
  • Person in charge
  • Catherine Toy (Childcare Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 9
  • Total Places for Children
  • 36
  • Age Range
    • from 2 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-16:00
    Tuesday 08:00-16:00
    Wednesday 08:00-16:00
    Thursday 08:00-16:00
    Friday 08:00-16:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 2 weeks at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Loxley Nursery Forest School

  • £6.75 per hour
    £2.50 per day for funded sessions only


  • Parking
  • There is ample parking available on Phillips Road - which is just behind Loxley Primary School.


Loxley Nursery Forest School Reviews (24)

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Loxley Nursery Forest School has a Review Score of 10 (9.974) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Loxley Nursery Forest School has 24 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A fabulous nursery with caring, dedicated staff who go above and beyond to provide a varied and stimulating experience for the children. The individual preferences of the children seem to always be taken into consideration. Most importantly the staff help to provide a happy, healthy environment where
fun and learning happen seamlessly. I couldn't ask for better for my son.

Reply from Cassie Blackwood at Loxley Nursery Forest School

Thank you! We really appreciate it!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 2 year old has attended Loxley nursery for 4 weeks now and she absolutely loves it! The staff are all brilliant and have gotten to know her so well in such a short space of time and made us all feel very welcome.


The staff are really professional and approachable and keep you updated throughout

the day with what your child is up to, you can see how much they enjoy working with the children and its just generally a lovely environment to be in every time you go.

Reply from Cassie Blackwood at Loxley Nursery Forest School

Thank you for your wonderful review!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We chose this nursery because of the free access to outdoor space. My little boy loves to play outside and especially enjoys going out on walks and the Forest Schools activities.


The staff are passionate about what they do and nothing is too much trouble. Although every child has a key worker, I

believe that all the staff know and understand my child as an individual. The feedback and communication about my child are excellent.


The nursery provides a wide range of activities and staff are very responsive to the children's interests.


The snacks are varied and it's great that they are included in the hourly rate. It's also good to have the flexibility to choose packed lunch or school dinners (during term time) on any given day.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are all very friendly, always make sure they discuss my daughters day and how she is getting on. It is her first month at nursery and she has settled in very well which was down to the fabulous taster sessions that she went to before starting and the comfortable environment the nursery staff have
created. Keep up the good work.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.974)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.974) out of 10 for Loxley Nursery Forest School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 13 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.974 for Loxley Nursery Forest School is calculated as follows: ( (149 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 153 Ratings = 4.974

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Loxley Nursery Forest School is based on 13 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 36 number of registered child places is 7.2, which has been reached with 13 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (8)

Catherine

Catherine Toy

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2018

Currently studying level 5.


Jennifer

Jennifer Williams

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2022

Currently studying level 5.


Helen

Helen Nicolson

Job Title: Practioner

Joined: 2016

Caring and nurturing.


Olivia

Olivia Howe

Job Title: Practioner

Joined: 2023

Fun and friendly - Deputy Senco.


Katie

Katie Jackson

Job Title: Practioner

Joined: 2023

Senco lead.


Natalie

Natalie Coddington

Job Title: Practioner

Joined: 2023

Creative and inspiring.


Kelly

Kelly Shaw

Job Title: Practioner

Joined: 2023

Lover of nature and animals.


Hannah

Hannah Williams

Job Title: Practioner

Joined: 2023

caring-, the love of the wonderful 2-year-olds.