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Hillside Nursery School
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Hillside Nursery School
- Nursery
- Rossendale BB4 5NH
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Diverse Books and Toys: Children look forward to exploring the high-quality resources and activities that adults have prepared for them.
Indoor and Outdoor Facilities: Rain or shine, children are keen to play in their outdoor area, which is packed full of interesting nooks and crannies. There are hills to scale, trees to climb, dens to hide in and cosy corners in which to talk with friends or share a book.
Activities: Children enjoy the curriculum that they are offered. Activities hold children鈥檚 attention, and they are quickly engrossed in learning.
Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Leaders have created an ambitious curriculum for children. The key knowledge that staff must teach to children is clearly set out in most areas of learning.
Communication: Leaders and staff know each child鈥檚 needs well. This starts with building relationships with families before a child joins the school.
Programs and Resources: Staff are alert to any barriers that children may be facing. This ensures that they are quick to identify any child that might be struggling or have SEND.
Staff Training: They use their knowledge of each child well to put the right strategies in place to make sure that children get the support that they need.
Welcoming and Professional Staff: Children benefit from the nurturing relationships that they have with staff. They trust staff to care for them when they need comfort or reassurance.
Safeguarding Training: Leaders make sure that everyone working in school understands the important part they play in keeping children safe. Leaders and staff are well trained in safeguarding procedures.
Play and Learning Integration: There are plenty of opportunities for children to revisit and to recap important learning in adult-led activities and in free play.
Transition to Primary School: By the time that they leave the nursery, children are well prepared for their next steps in education.
Diversity Management: Children play well together. They are thoughtful and considerate of each other.
Child Safety Management: They are vigilant in looking for indications that children could be at risk of harm.
Children's Safety and Security: Children come into an environment where they feel safe and secure.
Teaching Personal Safety: Leaders ensure that children learn about different risks in a way that is appropriate for their age and their developmental understanding.
Happiness and Settling: Children are eager to come to Hillside Nursery School. They are greeted warmly when they arrive each day.
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About Us
Hillside Nursery School is a Nursery, Co-Ed Nursery located in Lancashire, North West.
This nursery accepts children from 0-4 years old.
Currently, the nursery has 48 students enrolled.
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WHY CHOOSE US?
We understand that every child is unique and recognise and foster this by providing an enabling environment which reflects the children's needs and interests. We ensure that children of all abilities have the opportunity to develop social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills, becoming both confident and independent learners. At Hillside Nursery & Forest School we provide a learning climate that promotes curiosity, exploration and creativity.
We seek to give our children the very best start in education by creating a unique place where play is valued and where they have fun and learn through exciting, challenging experiences, which helps to lay down the foundations for lifelong learning.
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We understand that every child is unique and recognise and foster this by providing an enabling environment which reflects the children's needs and interests. We ensure that children of all abilities have the opportunity to develop social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills, becoming both confident and independent learners. At Hillside Nursery & Forest School we provide a learning climate that promotes curiosity, exploration and creativity.
We seek to give our children the very best start in education by creating a unique place where play is valued and where they have fun and learn through exciting, challenging experiences, which helps to lay down the foundations for lifelong learning.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
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