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The Nursery Day

Your Child’s Day at Ghyll Royd Pre-School and Nursery

A Seamless, Supportive Start, Every Day

At Ghyll Royd, we understand how important it is for your child’s day to be filled with comfort, structure, and excitement. Below you’ll find all you need to know about our Nursery and Pre-School day, designed to support both busy families and curious young learners. If you have any questions, feel free to browse our FAQs or contact our friendly team.

Drop-Off & Pick-Up Made Easy

We know mornings can be busy, so we’ve made drop-off and pick-up as smooth and flexible as possible.

  • Doors open at 7:30am for our Before School Club, perfect for early starts or commuting parents.
  • A large, on-site car park and designated drop-off bays right next to the Nursery make it easy and stress-free to say goodbye each morning.

The Nursery Day at a Glance

  • 7:30am – Doors open for Before School Club (optional breakfast served until 8:30am)
  • 8:40am – 12:30pm – Morning Session
  • 12:30pm – 3:45pm – Afternoon Session
  • 3:45pm – End of the core Nursery Day
  • 3:45pm – 6:00pm – After School Club (with a delicious tea served at 5:00pm)

Need extended care? We’re happy to help! To book Before or After School Club, simply contact the school office at 01943 865575 or email information@ghyllroydschool.co.uk.

Weekly WOWs – Enriching Every Day

At Ghyll Royd, no two days are ever quite the same. From age 2, our children benefit from a rich, play-based curriculum that’s bursting with variety and joy.

Alongside our core Learning Through Play approach, designed to nurture curiosity, confidence, and discovery, we offer exciting daily activities led by specialist staff, including:

  • Music
  • PE
  • Forest Schools

And that’s not all, each day of the week features a “WOW” activity, offering something new, stimulating, and fun for your child to enjoy. These memorable experiences are designed to spark imagination, build new skills, and create joyful moments your child will talk about at home.

We look forward to welcoming your child into a day filled with adventure, learning, and laughter at Ghyll Royd Pre-School and Nursery.

A Week Full of Wonder at Ghyll Royd Pre-School and Nursery

Every Day is a New Adventure

At Ghyll Royd, our weekly routine is bursting with energy, creativity, and exploration. With a dynamic mix of specialist-led sessions, outdoor discovery, and imaginative play, each day offers something new and exciting for your child to look forward to.

Our Weekly WOWs

Stretch It Out Mondays

We kick off the week with a yoga session that focuses on movement, coordination, and confidence.

Train on Tuesdays

Children are introduced to a variety of fun physical activities while learning about the importance of staying healthy and active. Our inclusive sessions ensure everyone feels encouraged and empowered to get involved.

Musical Wednesdays

Wednesdays always contain a high note with Music sessions led by our wonderful music teacher. From singing and dancing to experimenting with sounds and rhythm, children develop an early love for music and movement in a joyful, expressive environment.

Welly Wednesdays

Rain or shine, we’re outside every day, and Wednesdays are all about outdoor adventures! Whether we’re exploring the school grounds or heading to “Burley Beach,” children have the chance to connect with nature and expand their understanding of the world around them.

Trek Thursdays

After another fun-filled Music session, we head off on an adventure! Thursdays might take us to the woods, out into the village, or on a special trip. Past adventures have included trips to Harlow Carr Gardens, Bluebell Woods, the local garden centre, Hesketh Farm and Tropical World. Our excursions offer immersive learning experiences in exciting new environments.

Flexible Fridays

We wrap up the week with gymnastics in our multi-purpose hall, helping children develop balance, strength, and coordination. Then it’s time to put our wellies back on for more outdoor fun, perhaps a minibeast hunt or a story time session in the woods. Every Friday brings a new opportunity for discovery.

Note: Trips and excursions aren’t limited to Thursdays, they’re scheduled throughout the year so every child can enjoy off-site experiences.

Optional Extras to Enrich Their Week

We offer optional extracurricular sessions with experienced coaches to further enhance your child’s experience:

  • Ballet with Miss Becky – Dancing Dolphins (Wednesdays)

This session is designed to develop coordination, rhythm, and teamwork in a fun, supportive setting.

Fresh, Healthy Meals & Snacks

Our on-site catering team prepares restaurant-quality meals daily, using fresh ingredients to fuel young minds and bodies. Weekly menus are available to download from our School Menu page.

Snack Times:

  • Morning snack includes milk and fruit, with occasional birthday treats (cakes welcome, just check for allergies and avoid nuts).
  • Afternoon snacks vary, with options like sandwiches, vegetable sticks, fruit teacakes, mini bagels with cream cheese, houmous with breadsticks, and more, all freshly prepared by our chef.

Outdoor Ready: What to Wear

We love being outdoors so please ensure your child is equipped with:

  • Hats
  • Gloves
  • Wellington boots

Whatever the weather, we’ll be exploring, learning, and having fun outside.

Uniform Shop

Ghyll Royd School operates a Pre-Loved Uniform Shop offering good quality donated items. If you’d like to donate or purchase, simply contact the school office on 01943 865575 or drop items at reception.

50-Week Care – All Year-Round Support

We’re delighted to offer 50-week care for children aged 2–4, including during school holidays (subject to availability). This extended provision mirrors our regular Pre-School day and includes all meals and snacks.

Your child will be cared for by familiar, trusted staff and enjoy a wide range of fun, play-based activities that follow the principles of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Holiday sessions are thoughtfully planned to complement our term-time curriculum while keeping things relaxed and engaging.

To check availability for upcoming school breaks, please contact the school office on 01943 865575 or email information@ghyllroydschool.co.uk

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