About Us

Welcome

Dear Parents A very warm welcome to Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-school. In March 2017 we were delighted to have been judged by Ofsted as an outstanding school. “The school is now a shining example of early years excellence.”(Ofsted 2017) We have wonderful purpose built learning environments with extensive outdoor areas in both our Nursery …

School Development Priorities

School Development Plan 2022 – 2023 Priorities Quality of Education – Ensure that parents have a good understanding of their child’s progress and how they can support their learning at home so that parents are actively engaged in their child’s learning and children make progress against our milestones. Teaching, learning and assessment – To ensure …

School Evaluation Framework SEF

SEF Summary 2022 – 2023

Ofsted

In our most recent Ofsted inspections both Arlesdene Pre-school and the Nursery School were judged to be outstanding. Inspection dates 8–9 March 2017 Overall effectiveness Outstanding Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding Outcomes for pupils Outstanding Nursery School and Pre-school These are …

Admissions

How to make an application to Arlesdene Nursery School? We are accepting Nursery applications for the September 2023 intake. Children born between 1st September 2019 and 31st August 2020.  If you child’s birthday falls outside these dates please contact Lorraine in the school office.   Applications can be made via our online admissions form  – we …

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 2022/2023 Business /Relevant Interests Matthew Brown (Chairperson) Appointed by GB/board Co-Opted 20/02/2023 – 19/02/2027 Safeguarding /CLA Finance Parent James Roach (Vice Chairperson) Appointed by GB/board  Co-Opted 20/02/2023 – 20/02/2027 Curriculum SDP Claire Cobain Headteacher 01/09/2018 – Leadership and Management 3/6  (Bright Ovens) Lynda Lodge Lead …

Staff

Senior Leadership Team Claire Cobain Headteacher Lynda Lodge Lead Nursery Teacher Red AM Group lyndalodge@arlesdene.herts.sch.uk Craig Nottingham Pre-school Leader pre-schoolleader @arlesdene.herts.sch.uk Nursery Lis Wilderspin Nursery Teacher liswilderspin@arlesdene.herts.sch.uk Nicola Hawkins Early Years Teacher Green Group nicolahawkins@arlesdene.herts.sch.uk Lesley Carter Senior Early Years Practitioner Purple AM Group lesleycarter@arlesdene.herts.sch.uk Himashi Dassanayake Senior Early Years Practitioner Orange Group himashi@arlesdene.herts.sch.uk Karen …

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 have a new vacancy posted on 16th May 2023  for Pre-school Leader which closes on 16th June 2023. Please follow the link below to view 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 Telephone Numbers: Nursery School: 01992 626 879, Option 1 Pre-school: 01992 626 879, Option 2 Email addresses: SENCo Mrs Claire Cobain :senco@arlesdene.herts.sch.uk Nursery Teacher Mrs Lynda Lodge : lyndalodge@arlesdene.herts.sch.uk Nursery For general information including admissions contact Mrs Lorraine Thurlow: office@arlesdene.herts.sch.uk Pre-school For general …