About Us

Welcome To Arlesdene

Dear Parents A very warm welcome to Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-school. We have wonderful purpose built learning environments with extensive outdoor areas in both our Nursery School (3 to 5 year olds) and Pre-school (2 to 3 year olds). In addition to 15 hours early education the Nursery offers places for working parents for …

School Development Plan

School Development Plan 2023 – 2024 Priorities To strengthen the governance of the school. To ensure staff consistency in the delivery of the curriculum so that children make strong progress through the milestones towards the curriculum goals To reduce unconscious bias so that all children and families are included To continue to develop and promote …

School Evaluation Framework SEF

Ofsted

In our most recent Ofsted inspections both Arlesdene Pre-school and the Nursery School were judged to be outstanding. Inspection dates 4th May 2023 Outcome  Outstanding Nursery School and Pre-school These are some of the comments made by the inspector during our last inspection. Children love attending Arlesdene Nursery and Pre-school. They delight in the learning …

Admissions

How to make an application to Arlesdene Nursery School? We are accepting Nursery applications for the September 2025 intake. Children born between 1st September 2021 and 31st August 2022. Applications will close on Friday 14th February 2025 and allocations will be made on Friday 7th March 2025.  If you child’s birthday falls outside these dates please …

Sessions and Fees

All children are eligible for 15 hours free nursery education the term after their third birthday. Some 2 year olds are eligible for free early education and childcare. To find out if your child is eligible please check using the following link: Childcare and free early education Sessions Both our Nursery and Pre-school are open …

Governors

Governor Appointed by Category Term of Office Responsibility FGB Attendance 2023/2024 Business /Relevant Interests Jenny Beach (Chairperson) Appointed by GB/board Co-opted 06/02/2023 – 05/02/2027 Parental Involvement 6/6 HFL Education Ashil Sodha (Vice Chair) Appointed by GB/board Co-opted 01/02/2023 – 31/01/2027 Finance 6/6 Claire Cobain Headteacher 01/09/2018 – Leadership and Management 6/6  (Bright Ovens) Lynda Lodge …

Staff

Senior Leadership Team Claire Cobain Headteacher Lynda Lodge Deputy Headteacher / Lead  Teacher lyndalodge@arlesdene.herts.sch.uk Charlotte Minoli SENCo charlotteminoli@arlesdene.herts.sch.uk Louisa Spall School Business Manager admin@arlesdene.herts.sch.uk Nursery Lis Wilderspin Nursery Teacher Nicola Hawkins Early Years Teacher Green Group nicolahawkins@arlesdene.herts.sch.uk Michelle Roberts SEND Teacher Rainbow 2 michelleroberts@arlesdne.herts.sch.uk Lesley Carter  Early Years Pupil Premium Lead Nurture lesleycarter@arlesdene.herts.sch.uk Himashi Dassanayake …

Policies

GDPR

The General Data Protection Regulation determines how personal data is processed and kept safe and the legal rights individuals have in relation to their own data. As public organisations, schools are required to comply. At Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-school, we have: Received training regarding GDPR Made everyone in school aware of GDPR including governors and …

Family Centre

Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-school work closely with the Family Centre which offers additional services and support to families with children 0-5 years old. Our Family Centre is led by ONE YMCA. They hold support sessions for parents/carers and run play sessions for babies and children at Arlesdene, to find out more visit the Family …

Vacancies

Arlesdene vacancies are advertised on Teach in Herts. We currently have four vacancies, please see job spec for minimum qualifications. Early Years Teacher (SEND Provision) and Early Years Assistant Morning SEND Provision Please follow the link below to view any vacancies via Teach in Herts. https://www.teachinherts.com/find-a-job.htm?schoolid=201  

Contact Us

Our address: Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-school Blindmans Lane Cheshunt EN8 9DW Opening Hours 8.45am – 3.30pm Mon – Fri Telephone Numbers: Nursery School: 01992 626 879, Option 1 Pre-school: 01992 626 879, Option 2 Email addresses: SENCo Mrs Claire Cobain and Miss Charlotte Minoli : senco@arlesdene.herts.sch.uk Deputy Head / Lead Teacher Mrs Lynda Lodge …