Business Details
Trusted Early Years Education in Slough
Chalvey Nursery School has been dedicated to providing high-quality early years education since its establishment. Our team of enthusiastic and qualified professionals fosters a nurturing environment where children develop confidence through play, exploration, and creative learning. We maintain strong partnerships with families, ensuring continuity between home and school experiences. Our curriculum aligns with the Early Years Foundation Stage standards, focusing on holistic development through practical activities. Regular assessments and individualised learning plans help track each child's progress, documented in personal achievement books shared with parents.We enhance educational experiences through special events like mobile zoo visits and annual fundays. As part of The TLC Nursery Federation since 2013, we benefit from shared expertise while maintaining our unique identity. Our commitment to excellence has earned recognition through Ofsted inspections. We welcome prospective families to visit and experience our vibrant learning community firsthand. Our staff's passion for early childhood education ensures every child receives the support needed to thrive.
Services
Early Years Education
Parent Workshops
Outdoor Learning
Development Assessments
Community Events
Highlights and features
- We offer Ofsted-registered early years education with experienced staff
- Our curriculum follows the Early Years Foundation Stage framework
- We maintain detailed child development records shared with parents
- We provide engaging outdoor learning experiences and special events
- Our staff hold relevant qualifications in early childhood education
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted
What people say
Well-educated staff
Filled with colour
Blossom into confident
Sincere passion
Learning opportunities
Services
Early Years Education
Our structured early years programme follows the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. Children learn through play-based activities that develop social, cognitive, and motor skills. Qualified teachers create individualised learning plans to support each child's unique development journey.
Parent Involvement
We actively engage parents through regular progress updates and achievement books. Families contribute to their child's learning journey by sharing home experiences and attending scheduled consultation sessions throughout the academic year.
Outdoor Learning
Our curriculum incorporates outdoor exploration with designated learning areas. Children develop physical skills through play equipment and engage in seasonal activities like mobile zoo visits and farm experiences during spring term.
Development Tracking
Staff maintain detailed records of each child's progress through observations and work samples. These are compiled into personal achievement books that document developmental milestones and learning achievements throughout the nursery period.
Community Engagement
We organise special events to enrich the learning experience, including annual fundays and educational visits from mobile zoos and farms. These activities provide practical learning opportunities and foster community connections between families and staff.
People
Emma Lister
Headteacher
Emma Lister leads Chalvey Nursery School with over 15 years' experience in early years education. She champions play-based learning and maintains strong home-school partnerships to support child development.
Sarah Halsey
School Business Manager
Sarah Halsey manages the school's operations with expertise in educational administration. She ensures efficient resource management while supporting the school's strategic development goals.
Ana Hualde
SENDCo
Ana Hualde coordinates special educational needs provision, implementing tailored support strategies. Her expertise ensures all children receive appropriate developmental assistance within inclusive learning environments.
Mahesh Yanambakkam
Chair of Governors
Mahesh Yanambakkam oversees governance with commitment to educational excellence. He provides strategic leadership while maintaining the school's standards and community-focused ethos.
Questions
What age group do you cater to?
We provide nursery education for children aged 2 to 5 years old.
How do you assess child progress?
We use observation records, work samples, and achievement books shared with parents.
What curriculum do you follow?
Our programme follows the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum guidelines.
How are parents involved?
Parents receive regular updates and can contribute to their child's achievement book.
Are there extracurricular activities?
Yes, we organise mobile zoo visits, farm experiences, and annual fundays.
Reviews (1)
Amanda Dudek
Dec 16, 2021
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The best early learning nursury ! I have son with disibility and they are the best for children with special needs or with out amazing very lovely head Teacher , whole staff in there is the best , very helpful, very kind the best of the best ! You could not ask for better place for your kid ! They helped us so much , my son goes with smiles comes home with smile before we should leave my son always waiting for me to get ready (not normally I need to do it quickly haha as he wants to be there all ready ) the best place ever ! No one could not ask for better place is the best! Thank you all for everything
