The early stages in a child's life are when the educational foundations are laid for everything that follows and in the Nursery at Ghyll Royd this is our focus.Children are encouraged to become independent,secure and happy individuals who approach learning with curiosity, enthusiasm and energy.

The Nursery is situated within the main school building and offers high quality education for children aged 2 - 4 years. The children have access to two well resourced classrooms and a new purpose built outdoor environment where they enjoy the excellent learning opportunities made available to them.

The curriculum is delivered in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage covering the six areas of learning.

* Personal, social and emotional development

* Communication, language and literacy

*Problem solving, reasoning and numeracy

*Knowledge and understanding of the world

* Physical development

*Creative development

Our highly qualified staff ensure that your child's individual needs and interests are met through stimulating and challenging opportunities. A typical day in the Nursery incorporates a combination of adult directed and child initiated play both inside and out. Designated times are set aside for group sessions when children are taught the basics in literacy and maths through fun and meaningful play based activities, differentiated to meet individual needs. The classrooms are organised into areas of provision such as mark making, role play, sand and water, malleable materials, construction, music and ICT allowing children free access to the full range of activites and the six areas of learning on a daily basis.

All the children have their own set of waterproofs to ensure they can take full advantage of our inspirational outdoor classroom where children's natural curiosity and creativity is developed (whatever the weather!) Where else can your child climb a climbing wall, hoist up toys, splash in a stream, dig for worms, look for fairies, build a den, make a potion, cycle on the roadway or build a house with bricks, all within a safe, supported and secure environment?

The Nursery is very much a part of the whole school with the children accessing the main school facilities and taking part in much of the school's daily life. Music and PE sessions are taught by specialist teachers on a weekly basis. These links between the two parts of the school ensures a smooth transition from the Nursery into the main school.