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    A tranquil, calming, room with soothing sounds, floating clouds and comfortable seating. These are the scenes from the new sensory room in The Nursery at Valley House. Originally a side office; Nursery staff have transformed this once neglected space into a brilliant new sensory room! The new room is … Read more

What is Child Safety Week? Child Safety Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of the risks of child accidents and how they can be prevented. Every week a child under the age of 5 years old dies as the result of an accident. 75% of all accidents presented … Read more

  There are lots of great reasons to get your child into a nursery setting! Children are like little sponges when it comes to new information and a nursery setting provides a wealth of learning opportunities for them. Nurseries follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). It sets the standards … Read more

WHAT IS THE EYFS? Every child deserves the best possible start in life and the support that enables them to fulfil their potential. Children develop quickly in the early years and a child’s experiences between birth and age five have a major impact on their future life chances. A secure, … Read more

When you’re ready to sign your child up to Nursery, you’ll need to complete a registration pack which can be downloaded HERE or pop in and speak to a member of staff. We can provide support with filling in the form if needed. Once complete we require a small registration … Read more

Provide up to date contact details. It is important to make sure the contact number you put on the registration paperwork is still correct. If you change your telephone number of address, it’s really important that you let us know. Please make sure, that when your child is attending Nursery … Read more

At the Nursery, we advise a minimum two-week settling in period. We do this to make the transition into Nursery as smooth as possible, and for your little learner to have a really positive first experience of an educational setting. Settling can be tough, there are often tears and the … Read more