Sherfield Early Years Centre

Sherfield School, Reading Road, Sherfield-on-Loddon, Hook RG27 0HU
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Sherfield Early Years Centre provides childcare to children from the age of three months old, offering them an exciting and stimulating learning environment.

During their time at the early years centre, children have the opportunity to explore the spacious grounds of the Victorian manor house and learn through play using the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.

Children are taught using the seven areas of learning and development, while staff focus on the three key areas of communication and language, physical development and personal, social and emotional development.

Staff at the early years centre support children as they grow and develop, working to strengthen their literacy, numeracy, art and design skills as they learn to understand the world around them.

The early years curriculum is enhanced by the addition of the centre's bespoke programmes which include: Stretch and Learn, Write Dance and early years World Languages. The children also have access to a 'Clever Touch' Smart Board to increase their awareness of IT skills and age-appropriate programmes.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Owner

  • Sherfield School Ltd
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Sophie Percival (Early Years Centre Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 22

Total Places for Children

  • 90

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 4 years 11 months

Funding & Fees

  • SESSIONS :
    Mornings 8am – 1pm
    Afternoons 1pm – 6pm


    Daily Charges
    Breakfast 07:30 - 08:00 - £2.95 to £3.95
    Funded Session (Mornings) - Optional Fee - £2.65 to £2.90
    Split Funded Session (Mornings) - £31.55 to £45
    Non-Funded Session (Mornings and Afternoons) - £48.45 to £70.35

  • NB Optional fees pay for consumables and food during the morning session. These include nappies, wipes, suncream, a cooked two-course lunch and snack. Parents who wish to opt out of this daily charge, will need to provide these for their child each day, and notify us of this choice when signing up.


    Funded sessions only available in the mornings.


    *Split-funded session cost applies when standard 15 hours per week funding for 38 weeks is stretched over 48 weeks of the year, meaning 11.875 hours of funding
    available each week.


    Bookings should be for the same session(s) each week and one month’s notice must be provided for any changes to selected sessions. Changes will be accommodated based on availability of alternative sessions.


    For term-time pupils, additional sessions may be added, subject to availability. Requests for holiday sessions should be made to the Early Years Manager at the earliest
    opportunity. If there are places available, they will be offered on a first come, first requested basis. The fees will then be charged for each session booked.


    Terms and Conditions applicable to Sherfield Early Years are contained in the School Terms and Conditions document.


    Limited wrap-around breakfast care is available from 7.30am on a first-come, first-served basis. Booking requests can be made via email and once confirmed in writing, bookings are subject to standard Early years notice periods. Fees for this will be invoiced with standard Early Years fees.


    Optional fees pay for consumables during the morning session. These include nappies, wipes, suncream, a cooked two-course lunch and snack. Parents who wish to opt out of this daily charge, will need to provide these for their child each day.


    Further fee comments are available on our website

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays, 1 week at Christmas, Easter & 2 weeks in the Summer

Parking

  • Please park in the parent car park next to the nursery and beyond the main school building

Sherfield Early Years Centre Reviews (60)

9.3

Sherfield Early Years Centre has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.289) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Sherfield Early Years Centre has 60 reviews.

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Review from A F (Mother of Child) published on 30 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my kids love going to nursery every day. The staff is brilliant and the overall care is outstanding, I could not ask for more. They offer a wide range of activities and the outdoor space provided by the school is wonderful, you would not find that at any other nursery.
Reply from Louise Porter, Sherfield Early Years Centre at Sherfield Early Years Centre
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our Nursery. We are so pleased to hear how wonderful you think it is.
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Review from Sam N (Father of Child) published on 29 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child looks forward to going to nursery each morning. During prayer times the teachers are named by name by our three year old. It means he is having a great time. Could not ask for more.
Reply from Louise Porter at Sherfield Early Years Centre
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We are so happy to hear your son is having a great time.
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Review from Becky D (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Sherfield to anyone. I've found their standard of all-round care outstanding and have been very happy about leaving my child with them each day.
Reply from Louise Porter at Sherfield Early Years Centre
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of our Nursery. We are so pleased that you find our all-round care outstanding.
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Review from S A (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery, staff are very caring and compassionate.
We are very pleased with the care we have received for our child so far.
A lot of activities and outdoor games, a very big garden for children to play, and staff are very good with involving children in outdoor activities. They take them out
for lovely walks within the Sherfield campus.
Reply from Louise Porter at Sherfield Early Years Centre
Thank you for taking the time to write this review. It is fantastic to hear you are pleased with our activities, facilities and care.
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Review from Roz (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can’t recommend Sherfield Nursery enough, they have been amazing with my two boys. They do so many lovely and varied activities. They spend as much time as possible outside in the amazing garden and grounds the school have.
Reply from Louise Porter at Sherfield Early Years Centre
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased you are happy with our facilities and activities available.
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Review from Allison (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Sherfield Nursery since he was a baby and has thrived in every room there. The staff are all lovely and put huge effort into a wide range of activities for the children. The facilities are extensive with beautiful grounds, playgrounds, library and indoor soft play and dance studio.
Reply from Louise Porter at Sherfield Early Years Centre
Thank you for taking your time to leave a review. We are so pleased to hear you are happy with the facilities we have here.
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Review from Sapphire J (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Sherfield Nursery and all of the staff have made the transition of nursery life so much easier with their professional, kind and caring nature. I especially love seeing the daily updates on the parent app with a wide range of activities and reading the progress at benchmark assessments against the 17
areas of learning. I feel that my child is safeguarded, cared for and given lots of love throughout the day. They are flexible and adapt to what my child needs, especially when he is teething. I couldn’t recommend the nursery more.
Reply from Louise Porter at Sherfield Early Years Centre
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. We are so pleased you are happy with our staff, transition process, care, flexibility and daily reporting.
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Review from Prubie S (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent provision and care for my child. Best start to his education. Very happy with everything they offer and provide.
Reply from Louise Porter at Sherfield Early Years Centre
Thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review. We are so pleased you are happy with our Nursery.
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Review from Victoria B (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery with great resources and staff who are nurturing and genuinely seem to love their jobs. The experiences that the children have e.g. learning foreign languages, dance, yoga etc are very unique compared to other nurseries in the local area and the impact on the children's development
is very clear.
Reply from Louise Porter at Sherfield Early Years Centre
Thank you for taking the time to leave this lovely review. We are so pleased to hear you talk so highly of our staff and activities available.
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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Exceptionally dedicated and caring nursery staff. Each individual's attention and support given to the children is extremely moving. Children are provided a safe and nurturing environment in which they are stimulated, educated and very well looked after.
Reply from Louise Porter at Sherfield Early Years Centre
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review of our nursery. It is great to hear you are happy with our staff, individual support, safe and nurturing environment.
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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
One of the best decisions we've made. Our son is well cared for, looked after very well and comes home each day happy, having learnt so many new skills and enjoyed various activities.
The daily report is fantastic and there is so much peace of mind when leaving your young 9-month-old baby in the care
of the amazing nursery staff. The staff are fantastic at dealing with all situations and cannot be faulted.
Reply from Louise Porter at Sherfield Early Years Centre
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review of Sherfield Nursery. We are so pleased to hear your son is happy here.
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Review from Rich W (Father of Child) published on 28 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Sherfield since he was 12 months old and loves everything about it, from the great staff to the amazing grounds and the huge variety of activities. Being linked to the school means they can take advantage of the great facilities on offer.
Reply from Louise Porter at Sherfield Early Years Centre
Thank you for taking the time to leave this fabulous review. We are so pleased to hear your son loves everything about it.
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Review from Stacey V (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been very happy and our child seems settled and appears to be doing well under the care of the Sherfield team.
Reply from Louise Porter at Sherfield Early Years Centre
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review. We are glad to hear that you are happy with the our team and that your child has settled well.
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Review from Sujata G (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 2-year-old daughter started going to Sherfield nursery just after her 1st birthday. They do have a long waiting list. I booked the space when I was pregnant with my daughter. I am quite happy with her nursery she has settled so well. They do a lot of activities (arts and crafts, music) all day. They
do take her out for walks every day which she loves. They provide all food and nappies which is good. They do provide cows milk but if someone is on formula then parents have to give the pre-mix bottles. Overall a good nursery.
Reply from Louise Porter at Sherfield Early Years Centre
Thank you for taking the time to write this great review. We are so happy to hear that she is enjoying her time here and has settled well.
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Review from Gillian T (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have two children at Sherfield Nursery and would (and do) highly recommend the nursery to our friends. The level of care, support and learning is excellent. Sherfield’s outdoor facilities and space is a key reason we chose the school and love their ethos in getting the children outdoors for play,
come (drizzly) rain or shine. Both our daughter and son are excelling in the nursery environment and would ideally like them both to remain at the school post nursery years.
Reply from Louise Porter at Sherfield Early Years Centre
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this fantastic review. It is wonderful to hear you are so pleased with the facilities, care, support and learning.
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Review from Nicole W (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been part of Sherfield Nursery since the age of one. Currently, she is now in pre-reception, she has thrived over the years. Whenever she returns home she tells us that she has had such fun which is all we could ever want.
Reply from Louise Porter at Sherfield Early Years Centre
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review for Sherfield Nursery. We are so pleased your daughter is thriving here.
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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has just started at Little Gems Nursery at Sherfield School, however, my son also spent 18 months in the nursery before going into Reception at Sherfield School. I cannot fault the nursery, the setting, facilities, staff & care are second to none, the nursery manager is always available
& is very hands on. The children enjoy a wide range of activities and lots of time outside. There are designated areas for sleeping, reading, playing and eating. Daily reports are always available and the staff will call you straight away if they think your child may be unwell. There is a varied and balanced menu, seasonal activities and the children all seem very happy.
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Review from E W (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have one son finished this nursery and another son halfway through. This nursery is of outstanding quality. The program they run to and the facilities are the best around for miles. You will not find this quality of space, opportunities or excellent staff around. They are really set up ready for the
transition to school. There is nowhere better than Sherfield School Nursery, Little Gems.
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Review from Catherine H (Mother of Child) published on 3 November 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have moved house so needed to change nursery. But we have been so happy with the standard at Sherfield in comparison to the previous nursery, they provide a really well structured development play. The staff are experienced and nice people. Previously our son had not always liked going to nursery,
now we find him keen to go and very happy when we pick him up. Highly recommended.
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Review from Rachel M (Mother of Child) published on 12 October 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't recommend Sherfield highly enough, fantastic, consistent, reliable staff who are thorough and attentive at all times. My child joined at eight months old and has thrived in the surroundings. He adores the walks to the duck pond and in the beautiful grounds. He always greets the staff with
a smile and cuddles along with the other children. On the few occasions he has been unwell, I have been called asap and their understanding of his normal behaviour and when something is amiss is second to none. I feel like we get a brilliant breakdown of the days events. The fine details are really important especially when they are so young. To ensuring a good, happy bedtime. Overall they are a great support to our son, but also myself as a first time parent.
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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.289)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.289) out of 10 for Sherfield Early Years Centre is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.4 out of 5 from 9 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.889 for Sherfield Early Years Centre is calculated as follows: ( (97 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 108 Ratings = 4.889
  2. 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 4.4 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Sherfield Early Years Centre is based on 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 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 = 3.9
    2. 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 90 number of registered child places is 18. 9 Positive Reviews ÷ 18 = 0.5
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. 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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Sophie

Sophie Percival

Job Title: Early Years Centre Manager Joined: 2021

Early Years Centre Manager.

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