Our Early Years
At Arden Grove we offer a curriculum rich in wonder and memorable first hand experiences, whilst encouraging children to build resilience and a love of learning. Hellesdon in our hearts, whole world at our feet. We recognise the crucial role that early years education has to play in providing firm foundations upon which the rest of a child’s education is successfully based. We understand that play is an integral part of learning and this is at the heart of our early years curriculum. We believe strong relationships with parents are key.
Therefore our team plan collaboratively to provide a stimulating environment that provides exciting opportunities and that promotes challenge, exploration and adventure. Due to our relationships our team confidently knows every child’s starting point so we build on children’s prior knowledge and experience in a logical and developmentally appropriate way. We have created our own set of curriculum goals, these are particularly created for our cohort of children.
We work hard to create strong partnerships between home and school. We understand the importance of parental engagement and believe that our parents have a crucial role to play in their children's education.
Little Swallowtails Nursery
Arden Grove's Little Swallow Tails Nursery has 52 places, 26 in the morning and 26 in the afternoon.
Children are able to start Nursery in the September of the academic year in which they are four. The Admissions Policy is available to view at the school office or below.
It is very important that the children settle in happily, therefore, there is a phased admission of small groups of children for the first few sessions so that the children are helped to feel secure, confident and happy in their new environment. We encourage parents to stay until they feel happy that their children are settled.
Click below to find out more about our Nursery through the Welcome to Nursery powerpoint for parents.
Little Swallowtails Nursery Session Times
Morning Sessions
8:30 am to 11:35 am
Afternoon Sessions
11:55 pm to 2:55pm
Full day sessions in Nursery
08:30 am to 2:55 pm
Provision is flexible and allows for children to arrive between 8:35 - 9am (morning session)
12.05 – 12.30pm (afternoon session)
For children staying for a full day session a packed lunch is required to eat at Nursery.
Early Years Funding does not cover the lunch period, therefore a fee of £3 is charged.
Our Reception Classes
Our bustling Reception classes of Salhouse and Filby help children make a secure start to their school journey.
Download our Welcome to Reception Presentation Here
You can also take a tour of our reception here...
For more information about phonics and how this is taught in Reception please download the slides from the bottom of the page.