Bright beginnings start here.

WELCOME TO NETHERTON NURSERY.

Nursery is a precious time in a child’s life as they begin to explore and make sense of the world around them. Our mission at Netherton Nursery is to provide an environment that is inclusive, calm, happy and nurturing to young children, where learning is exciting and fun. Our goal is to develop curious, confident and resilient children who feel valued as unique individuals.

 

What are we learning?

Our curriculum is designed to offer a broad and rich early years foundation experience based around half termly topics and following the seven areas of learning.

Our teaching of these areas of learning is practical, playful and supportive of individual needs. There is a combination of adult-led teaching sessions, small group work as well as opportunities for children to follow their own interests in our stimulating continuous provision.

Our aim is to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding children will need to be successful lifelong learners. We want our children to embrace and celebrate difference, be the best they can be, try new things and know it is okay to make mistakes, and be proud of their achievements.

Through working in partnership with parents and carers, we strive to give our children the best start on their learning journey. 

Our Curriculum Overview

Find out what we’re learning this half term

The Seven Areas of Learning

  • Icon of children holding hands

    Personal, Social and Emotional Development

  • Icon of children with speech bubbles

    Communication and Language Development

  • Jumping jacks

    Physical Development

  • Icon a cat sat on the letter C

    Literacy

  • 1 2 3

    Mathematics

  • Planet Earth

    Understanding the World

  • Pot of pens and pencils

    Expressive Arts and Design

Joining Nursery

You can put your child’s name down for our nursery as soon as they are born! Just give us a ring and we’ll talk you through the paperwork and the process. We have a flexible approach to our sessions including a stay for lunch option.

As we know every family’s needs are different, we can try to accommodate your schedule in a way that works best for you and your child. Why not come and have a look around?

Meet our staff

Miss Connolly

Our Nursery sessions are led by experienced nursery lead Miss Connolly…

Hello, I'm Miss Connolly, and I work in Nursery every day, alongside a brilliant team of nursery support staff. I have a real passion for Early Years, and I love helping to ensure that each child has a positive start to their learning journey at our school.

I did my training at Huddersfield New College, gaining a triple distinction in children's care, learning and development. I then went on to work at a private day nursery, before starting my career at Netherton Infant and Nursery School in 2015. I have done various roles here, such as SEN 1:1 and classroom support, and for the past 4 years I have been working in Nursery with the youngest members of our school. 

Outside of the classroom I enjoy spending time with my family, especially my nephew, who keeps me very busy! I also love going to the theatre to watch musicals, reading, and spending time with my friends.

I can't wait for a fun filled year with your children, making special and exciting memories along the way.

Some of our favourite books to read together

  • Bear hunt

    We're Going On A Bear Hunt

    MICHAEL ROSEN

    We're Going on a Bear Hunt is a 1989 children's picture book written by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury.

  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar

    ERIC CARLE

    The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a perennial favourite with children and adults alike Its imaginative illustration and clever cutout detail charts the progress of a very hungry caterpillar as he eats his way through the week.

  • The Gingerbread Man

    ALAN McDONALD

    Based on the traditional fairy tale The Gingerbread Man, this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in every home. Follow the gingerbread man as he tries to escape all manner of hungry animals and people!

  • Goldilocks and the Three Bears

    NICOLA BAXTER

    See what happens when they come home and find her!

  • Owl Babies

    MARTIN WADDELL

    A gentle tale of three baby owls reassures young children that Mummy will always come home.

  • The Tiger Who Came to Tea

    JUDITH KERR
    The classic picture book story of Sophie and her extraordinary teatime guest has been loved by millions of children since it was first published more than fifty years ago.

Learn and grow with us.

Netherton Nursery is a great place to play, learn and grow. Get in touch today to speak to us about what we can offer your child.

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