Sandy Lane Nursery and Forest School is a Local Authority nursery school in central Warrington Cheshire. We are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Our school includes provision for 2, 3 and 4 year olds as well as dedicated provision for children with SEND. We provide a high quality and well-resourced, safe, exciting and inclusive learning environment for children, full of stimulating, inspiring learning opportunities.
We also have our own on-site Forest School! We love our school! It is a pretty special place and it is lead by a team of highly qualified and dedicated staff with a passion for early years. At the heart of our work with children is the relationships we have with families and together we regard ourselves as a learning community.
We also have our own on-site Forest School! We love our school! It is a pretty special place and it is lead by a team of highly qualified and dedicated staff with a passion for early years. At the heart of our work with children is the relationships we have with families and together we regard ourselves as a learning community.
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At Sandy Lane Nursery and Forest School, we have a strong and dedicated safeguarding team. The Designated Safeguarding Lead is Kirsten Matthews (Deputy Headteacher). The other Designated Safeguarding Leads are Marcia Atherton (Headteacher) and Lynn Miller (Temporary Senior Teacher).
If you have any safeguarding concerns and feel that your child, or anybody else's child, is at risk, please contact any of the people named above and we will be able to advise and aupport you.
If you have any safeguarding concerns and feel that your child, or anybody else's child, is at risk, please contact any of the people named above and we will be able to advise and aupport you.
We are Sandy Lane's designated provision for children with a range of complex and additional learning needs, between the ages of two and four years. Children who attend Rainbow Room have been referred from the Child Development Centre to our Outreach team. Our sensory-stimulating environment is accessible by all children, and is carefully tailored to meet the needs of each individual child.
Sunshine Room is our provision for children who are eligible for government funding for two year olds. Here children make an early start on their education and prepare for their time in nursery. Sunshine Room is a small room, filled with big adventures. Our environment is calm, homely and welcoming, full of irresistible opportunities for the children to explore, both indoors and outdoors.
Garden Room is our mainstream classroom which offers provision for 52 three to four year old children. The environment is rich, airy and inviting, with high quality resources which are accessible at all times. Children attend on a part-time basis of either five morning or five afternoon sessions per week.
What is the purpose of the governing body? The school governors have responsibility for guiding the school in its aims and for overseeing the budget which has been allocated by the Borough Council. We do this by maintaining close contact with the headteacher and working with the staff to ensure that, as far as possible and practicable, they all have the facilities and resources needed to do their jobs effectively.
Reviews (6)
Zoey Turner
Jul 23, 2021
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The most outstanding nursery there is. My son was so lucky to spend a year before school in Rainbow room and we will truly miss them all so much. The staff are just truly wonderful and second to none. Thank you… for your support and your care you gave to not only George but to our family. George is ready to start his new adventure in school and that’s thanks to the amazing staff but myself well I wasn’t ready to leave yet. Thank you Sandy lane you have been amazing 🌈❤️
Donna Catterall
Jul 13, 2021
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Rachel Verdon
Jun 30, 2021
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Highly recommend Sandy lane to anyone. All of my 3 eldest children have attended here and I couldnt fault it one bit. The staff are amazing, and my son has learnt so much since being here. Especially in these weird and strange times , they have done there absolute best keeping everyone safe. Can’t praise you all enough xx
Kirsty Driver
Jun 25, 2021
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Michelle Houghton
Jun 25, 2021
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Mirela Tudor
Jun 24, 2021
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