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Hope you will be able to join us at the Celebrate Every Mind Walk on the 24th April at 9.15 am

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We will be walking down the lane towards Wilshere Dacre, turning left up Bearton Ave, left again up Fishponds Road and then left again down the alley by Wilshere Dacre. If you would like any more  (1)

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Mrs Robinson and Mrs Lincoln have embarked on quite a challenge and we need your help! Mrs Robinson is completing the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge in to raise funds for Ocular Melanoma UK and Mrs Lincoln is taking part in the MoonWalk London 2026 to raise funds for breast cancer.
In preparation for these events, and to raise funds for these amazing charities, we are going to be completing the Squat Challenge. Everyday, all of the staff and children at York Road Nursery School will join to work towards doing 100 Squats a day, starting on 16th March 2026 and finishing on 8th May 2026. By this time, our legs will be super strong and ready to go!!
If you’re able to support us with a donation, big or small, it truly makes a difference and helps keep us going- thank you :)

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Mrs Robinson and Mrs Lincoln have embarked on quite a challenge and we need your help! Mrs Robinson is completing the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge in t…

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All children from the ages 3-6yrs welcome

Please come and join in the fun

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Cream Illustrated Easter Egg Hunt Poster (1)

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Here are some more photos of the activities the children took part in during holiday club, Including Pancake day and Party day 🎈

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I wanted to share some delightful news about our recent holiday club. The children who joined us had an amazing time packed with an array of activities. From cooking and arts and crafts to bike races and even joining in with Danny Go, there was never a dull moment!

It was truly wonderful to see both familiar faces and new friends. Even the rain couldn't dampen our spirits, and we all had the best time making memories together.

Thank you for being a part of our holiday club, and we can't wait to welcome everyone back for more fun in the future!

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The children have been working together in Yorkies to achieve some wonderful results... whether it's working together on a puzzle or reading a story to one another, they have had so much fun

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Another wonderful story read by a daddy. He included all the voices of the different characters and the children thoroughly enjoyed it.

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The children have been exploring the sensory garden looking for bugs and recording their findings🪱🐛🕷️

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Tonight a wonderful mummy came in to read a story to the Yorkies children. They all enjoyed it very much and are excited for the next parent story time📖

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The Yorkie children have been hard at working together to build and shape. They have also enjoyed colouring in some mindful colouring sheets

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There have been some delicious changes made to the menu. Please take a look

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The children have been enjoying playing in our new colour changing water tray. They have been busy filling, pouring and and just having a great time splashing alongside their friends during exploring time.

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Since returning from their Christmas break, the children have settled well and are having so much fun

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Holiday club bookings are now being taken

Be quick so you don't miss out on the fun

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Pink and White Simple Hello February Double-Sided Poster A3 Portrait

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Big Schools’ Birdwatch is back for 2026! York Road is joining thousands of other schools to find out which birds visit your school grounds and local areas. Together, we can make it count. If you would like to take part in this event we have included a picture sheet to count the birds in your garden. You can then sign up on the RSPB website and submit your findings! https://www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening

This is just something extra that your family might want to take part in. Let your Key Teacher know if you did take part and what birds were found in your garden.

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Come join us for another York Road Nursery School's Cinema experience.

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Family Movie Night Flyer - Made with PosterMyWall

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There have been slight changes made to the Yorkies menu.

All the food is still delicious

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In case you missed the Hitchin Tree Festival here is our tree. We had the theme of "Holding hands, nurturing minds" this year. The children did some amazing hand decorations. It was lovely to hear that so many families visited the church to see the Christmas Tree festival. Thank you for your support!

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Today we were fortunate to have the Year 6 pupils from Wilshere Dacre come and explore the Nursery with the York Road children as part of Wilshere Dacre's Feel Good Week. The Year 6 pupils played, read and interacted with the children during their exploring time before heading back to their school. The York Road children loved having them here and enjoyed all the stories and fun!

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The Yorkie children have been busy getting ready for Christmas 🎄

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The children have been making beautiful firework paintings to celebrate Bonfire night!

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We had a wonderful half term at our Holiday club!

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Diwali celebrations

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Dear York Road Families,

I am writing to share our commitment to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision at York Road Nursery School, a core aspect of our educational philosophy that defines our approach to supporting every child's unique learning journey.

At York Road, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive and forward-thinking setting where every child is valued and supported. Our dedicated staff team brings extensive experience across a wide range of developmental needs, enabling us to create tailored curricula that truly meet individual children's requirements. We understand that early identification is crucial, and our practitioners are highly skilled at recognising and responding to additional support needs with sensitivity and expertise.

Our approach to SEND is comprehensive and compassionate. We believe in working closely with families, recognising that you are the experts in understanding your child. Through collaborative partnerships, we develop personalised strategies that support each child's learning and development, ensuring they can thrive in a nurturing and understanding environment.

Every member of our team is professionally trained and continuously develops their skills to provide the most effective support possible. We see diversity as a strength and are committed to creating an environment where all children feel welcomed, understood, and empowered to reach their full potential.

If you would like to discuss our SEND provision further, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are always happy to provide more information and demonstrate our approach.

Please enjoy reading through our SEND Padlet and let us know if you feel like we have missed out on anything that you would find useful.

Warmest regards,

Ms Melissa Jeeves

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York Road is extremely lucky to work with such a wonderful Health Visiting Team in Hitchin. If you are working with a Health Visitor regarding any SEND queries, medical needs or toileting please let your health visitor know that your child attends York Road Nursery.

With your permission, we can work with the Health Visiting team so that we can work together in supporting your child to the fullest.

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Family Centre Service (Family Centres and Health Visitors)

Health Visitors support you during and after pregnancy, until your child is 5 years old. They provide information and advice, as well as acting as your advocate. This can include supporting you through the process of diagnosis, discussing developmental concerns, sleep, diet and toilet training. They can also help you get support from other services and organisations you might need. Learn more about Health visitors in Hertfordshire.

There are a number of ways you can contact the Health Visiting Service:

You can call 0300 123 7572 every day, 9am - 5pm, to speak to a Health Visitor for any advice or information you need.

You can refer into our Family Centre Service online

Text Chat Health - a texting service for parents of children aged 0 - 5 - 07480 635 164, Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm.

The Family Support Service supports families, parents, and carers from before your baby is born right up until they reach the age of 11. They offer parenting support courses, breastfeeding support, first aid courses, and lots more. You can find your nearest Family Centre here.

The Family Support SEND Champions support families who have children with SEND by providing information, advice, guidance and a listening ear. They link in with specialist services and partners to signpost families to the right support. There are also groups you can attend to meet other families and receive tailored support for you and your child. Find your nearest Family Centre or get in touch with them on the Family Centres website.

Developed in partnership with Health, Family Support and Herts Parent Carer Involvement, Hertfordshire's early years flowchart can tell you which professionals you may come into contact with if you are the parent of a child under 5 with an identified need or a new diagnosis. It can give you an overview of contact points, and links to more information. Download the Early Years SEND Offer flowchart here.

What kind of support can I get for my child under 5?

The experiences of families of young children with SEND will vary, and the type of support parents might need will depend on the child's needs and the individual circumstances of the families. Some families will find the help and support they need by connecting with other parents of children with SEND, some will want to know about education options for their child, others might need help financially as their work is impacted. You can find out more about different types of support you can access here:

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Health Visitors support you during and after pregnancy, until your child is 5 years old. They provide information and advice, as well as acting as your advocate. This can include supporting you through the process of diagnosis, discussing developmental concerns, sleep, diet and toilet training.

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This is a list of services offered by Hertfordshire that support families both diagnosed and in the investigation stages of diagnosing with a Neurodiversity.

If you would like to chat further about any of services please do reach out to a member of staff.

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In Hertfordshire Speech and Language support is done through a self-referral system. This is the link for parents to refer their child for Speech and Language support.

Please read their guidance https://www.hct.nhs.uk/download.cfm?doc=docm93jijm4n878 and have a chat with Mrs Jeeves and your child's class teacher if you feel like this might be something you need to explore further.

Also it is worth pointing out that the Health Visiting team is also about to help with any concerns you may have.