Rawmarsh Nursery School
Local authority nursery nursery school in Rotherham (Rotherham).
Location
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Rawmarsh Children's Centre has a long and rich history of excellence dating back to it first opening as a state funded Nursery School on 13th July 1939. We have continued to expand and widen our services over the years to include 2-3's provision in June 2002 and Children's Centre designation in September 2002.
Children's Centres in Rotherham have earned an excellent reputation for impressive quality, friendliness and dedication to the children and families we serve and Rawmarsh is no exception. Everything we do is designed to ensure that we provide the best possible education and services in a friendly, safe and well resourced environment, with experienced and highly trained staff.
If you're happy with your experience at Rawmarsh Children's Centre please tell the world. If you're not happy, please tell us, on 01709 430420 or e-mail . Should you have any queries please call reception and staff will be happy to answer any questions. Should you require further information our Deputy Headteacher, Lizzy, or our 2-3's Leader, Emma, will be happy to help.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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Key facts
- URN
- 106827
- Type
- Local authority nursery school
- Phase
- Nursery
- Ages
- 2 to 5
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Rotherham
- Constituency
- Rawmarsh and Conisbrough
- 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 | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Nicola Sheldon | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Stacey Anderson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr David Parkin | 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 |
| 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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