Arnold Nursery School
Local authority nursery nursery school in Rotherham (Rotherham).
Location
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The Arnold Nursery School and Children's Centre is spacious, welcoming and is maintained by Rotherham Local Authority. We cater for children aged between 2 and 5 years old.
The nursery school has 156 funded part time places for 3-4 year olds and benefits from the employment of 4 qualified and experienced teachers who ensure that children make excellent progress during their Foundation Stage year. The Nursery provides before and after sessional care as well as a limited number of places for full day extended care.
Our 2-3 year olds building is situated in comfortable accommodation with its own outdoor garden especially designed for our youngest children. They are cared for by well qualified and experienced staff. We also offer a range of Children's Centre services from baby clinics to family learning and support.
We are committed to our children and families at The Arnold Centre by making you feel very welcome from the moment you walk through the door. We aim to offer the very best start in life for every child and family in the area and by providing a range of services. Our seting was judged as being 'outstanding' in all areas in our most recent inspection.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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Key facts
- URN
- 106826
- Type
- Local authority nursery school
- Phase
- Nursery
- Ages
- 2 to 5
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Rotherham
- Constituency
- Rotherham
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (10 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr James Fisher | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sarah Cooper | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Sarah Sayles | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Stacey Anderson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| David Parkin | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Nicola Sheldon | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Kirsty Quinn | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Victoria Hawksley | Governance Professional - FederationGovernance professional | since 2023 | |
| Councillor David Sheppard | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Hayley Roberts | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Lynsey Hadfield Former | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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