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Henry Allen Nursery School
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Henry Allen Nursery School
- Nursery
- Amersham HP6 6NW
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Philosophy: A high-quality ambitious curriculum and expert teaching enable children to get off to a flying start to their education.
Forest School Sessions: Outdoor learning in the forest school is an important and integral element of the school’s offer.
Activities: Children relish activities such as searching for wiggly worms and hunting for bugs.
Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children quickly acquire new knowledge, skills and confidence, enabling them to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Communication: Excellent partnerships with parents through very effective induction processes.
Programs and Resources: The school’s support for children with SEND is exemplary, with high-quality support including specialist input and programs.
Staff Training: Staff are highly skilled in communicating, including through Makaton signing and the use of visual prompts.
Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff forge wonderful care and nurturing relationships that make young children feel emotionally secure and safe.
Safeguarding Training: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Play and Learning Integration: Every moment is a learning opportunity, for example, counting fruit during snack time.
Transition to Primary School: Children are exceptionally well prepared for starting school.
Diversity Management: Meaningful opportunities enhance children’s cultural awareness like sharing families' celebrations of festivals such as Diwali and Eid.
Child Safety Management: Children also learn to recognize risk and to play safely.
Children's Safety and Security: Young children feel emotionally secure and safe.
Happiness and Settling: Children are flourishing at this happy nursery school; they love exploring, playing, and solving problems.
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About Us
Henry Allen Nursery School is a Nursery, Co-Ed Nursery located in Buckinghamshire County, South East.
This nursery accepts children from 2-5 years old.
Currently, the nursery has 69 students enrolled.
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Together with the staff and Governors may I warmly welcome you to Henry Allen Nursery School's website.
Henry Allen is a Nursery School for 2, 3 and 4 year olds situated in Amersham. We are a unique establishment in that we are a Nursery School. Henry Allen is part of the Growing Together Federation. A Federation with Bowerdean Nursery School and Mapledean Nursery School and Children's Centre. We have one governing body across all schools.
We believe that Henry Allen is a very special place to be. We pride ourselves in delivering the Early Years Curriculum from a purpose built building, providing high quality education delivered by qualified and highly skilled teachers, nursery nurses and support staff.
We understand that children thrive when learning through play, engaged in activities of their choice. We work hard to create an environment where children feel safe and confident and have access to numerous exciting and stimulating resources. We aim to develop the 'whole' child in an environment where children feel valued and respected. Staff are able to spend quality time with the children supporting them as they develop into confident and happy learners.
We understand that children achieve at a faster rate when there is a close partnership between home and school. We work hard to develop strong links with parents and carers to keep you well informed about the progress and well-being of your child.
We are extremely proud of our school and hope you will love it as much as we do!
Best wishes
Sue Skinner
Executive Headteacher
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Together with the staff and Governors may I warmly welcome you to Henry Allen Nursery School's website.
Henry Allen is a Nursery School for 2, 3 and 4 year olds situated in Amersham. We are a unique establishment in that we are a Nursery School. Henry Allen is part of the Growing Together Federation. A Federation with Bowerdean Nursery School and Mapledean Nursery School and Children's Centre. We have one governing body across all schools.
We believe that Henry Allen is a very special place to be. We pride ourselves in delivering the Early Years Curriculum from a purpose built building, providing high quality education delivered by qualified and highly skilled teachers, nursery nurses and support staff.
We understand that children thrive when learning through play, engaged in activities of their choice. We work hard to create an environment where children feel safe and confident and have access to numerous exciting and stimulating resources. We aim to develop the 'whole' child in an environment where children feel valued and respected. Staff are able to spend quality time with the children supporting them as they develop into confident and happy learners.
We understand that children achieve at a faster rate when there is a close partnership between home and school. We work hard to develop strong links with parents and carers to keep you well informed about the progress and well-being of your child.
We are extremely proud of our school and hope you will love it as much as we do!
Best wishes
Sue Skinner
Executive Headteacher
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
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