Welcome to Windmill Nursery

An Outstanding Nursery in a

National Teaching School

Herne CE Infant and Nursery School

Please come and look at some of our amazing things that we do at our school maintained nursery. We welcome children from the age of 3 years old, so if you are interested in finding out more information or you would like a place for your child, then please contact our school office.

We are an outstanding Nursery that is part of the Herne C.E Infant School family. Our stimulating and inspiring purpose built Nursery can be found within the school’s grounds, which means not only do we have our own environment to learn and explore, but we can access all the facilities within the school. Such areas include the HIVE (designated woodland area), the Wildlife Garden, computer suite, music room, school hall and library. Close links with the school mean we spend time with older siblings and other buddies, particularly in Year R for stories, singing and whole school events.

The Nursery is led by a Specialist Leader of Education of the Early Years and supported by an experienced team of adults. Our Nursery also holds the Kent Quality Mark. The panel commented on the leadership and management as “having a focus on ‘attention to detail’ resulting in ensuring exemplary practice being in place at all times.”

Our Nursery offers 15 hours funded Pre-school provision for children over the age of three. Places are offered to children, according to set criteria, for them to attend either five morning or five afternoon sessions, or two and a half days, per week, dependent upon availability of places. Access to our Infant school is not guaranteed from the Nursery although assessment of children entering school shows evidence that children benefit by attending our Nursery. They are able to adapt to the school environment and daily routines.

We Provide

• 15 Hours Funded Nursery Sessions for 3 and 4 year olds: 5 mornings, 5 afternoons, or 2½ days

2½ days beginning of week (Full day Mon, Tues & Weds am)

2½ days end of week (Weds pm & Full day Thurs, Fri)

• An exceptional, well resourced Nursery led by an Early Years Specialist Teacher

• A happy, safe and stimulating environment for all children to play, learn and develop

Children attending all day or afternoon sessions will need to bring a small packed lunch - click here to see some healthy options for packed lunches.

Nursery Term Dates are the same as the main School - Please use this link to view dates.

Prior to receiving funded early years education sessions, children may start Nursery without charge after their third birthday.  This will provide additional hours to offset against any Bank Holidays or Staff Development Days that may result in children not receiving their full funded hours.  Where this does not apply it will be looked at on an individual basis.

Comments from Children and Parents

For more information, or to arrange a visit, please contact

School Office 01227 740793

office@herne-infant.kent.sch.uk

Palmer Close, Herne, Herne Bay, CT6 7AH