Children are at the heart of what we do.
Our Nursery
Saffron Walden Nursery School is a not-for-profit nursery where the children are at the heart of all we do. The nursery is the oldest in Saffron Walden, opening in 1966.
We are located in a quiet corner of Shire Hill Industrial Estate. Our nursery comprises three rooms where the children are based according to their age: ranging from 9 months-2 years old in The Nest, 2-3 years old in The Cubby and pre-schoolers in The Den. Each room has direct access to our large and stimulating garden, and lots of our learning and play is based outside.
Our Ethos
We believe that every child is unique. We want to allow our children to be children, while equipping them with the skills, interests and passions to support their transition through our nursery and on to their primary education.
We firmly believe in the value of learning through play. Children learn best when they are thoroughly engaged within enabling environments, where they are safe and supported. We have a strong focus on outdoor play and learning. During outdoor play in our large garden, children can explore, flourish and make a mess! This helps develop a disposition for the outdoors, for physical activity and for care of the environment.
Partnering with parents
We believe that creating strong parent partnerships is integral to our nurturing ethos.
When your child joins the nursery, we will meet with you and learn as much as we can about your child. We tailor the care and support we provide around your child's unique needs and personality, and work closely with you to ensure we support them as they develop and grow, in line with the principles of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
We use the online tool Famly to keep you up to date with what your child has been doing on a regular basis, as well as sharing more general information on what is happening at the nursery. Twice a year we produce reports detailing your child's progress and milestones and highlighting how we will nurture them going forward, and we hold an annual parents evening too.
Ofsted
Ofsted, or the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills, inspect services providing education or that care for children of all ages.
Saffron Walden Nursery School, Shire Hill Industrial Estate, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3AQ.
Website by Mintedbox. Website photos by Marina Jacklin or the Nursery's own. Registered charity No: 308228