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Linskill Nursery
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Introduction
We are very proud of our Nursery provision here at Linskill. We make sure that children are happy, safe and able to succeed and achieve their full potential. Learning through movement, and striving for environmental sustainability through nature inspired play, and being at the heart of the community, are key elements of our offer.
A place to…
Engage, learn, feel safe, belong, support and trust.
Oftsed Report
Linskill Nursery was inspected by Ofsted in May 2024 and received a ‘Good’ rating. The feedback in the report is amazing – ‘children thrive at this very friendly, professional and inclusive nursery’; ‘the nursery’s curriculum clearly supports children at different stages of their development; ‘there is a strong focus on early literacy throughout the nursery’; ‘parents speak very highly of the setting. They praised the staff team, who they say are ‘incredible, knowledgeable and supportive’. Well done to the nursery team!
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Learning through Movement
Learning through movement is a key feature of the nursery curriculum. We recognise that every child is born with an innate motivation to explore the world around them. This is achieved through movement and receiving sensation.
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Part of the Community
Being within a community setting allows the nursery to offer an enriched curriculum, including unique opportunities for children on our doorstep. We love to get out and about in the local community including the wonderful coast, parks, and town centre. We also welcome visitors to the setting who can offer our children fabulous learning opportunities.
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Nature inspired Learning
Our curriculum nods to the Forest School approach, where curiosity and investigation are encouraged, using a range of natural materials and outdoor learning experiences. We aim to motivate and engage children using the natural world.
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Looking after the Environment
Linskill Nursery contributes to the overall Trust’s commitment to support and look after the environment and is continually looking for ways to improve our carbon footprint, use sustainable resources and make ‘greener’ choices.
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The Early Years Foundation Stage
Children learn and develop more from birth to five years old than at any other time in their lives. Our curriculum uses guidance from Development Matters to ensure children are developing and learning, building on a child’s individual strengths and needs.
0–2 Years
Bunnies and Squirrels
These two spacious and light rooms offer babies the opportunity to freely explore their environment. Babies of this age use their senses to learn about and engage with the world. We provide a wealth of sensory activities that stimulate the senses to meet this developmental need. Our cosy corner with twinkly lights is ideal for quiet time where babies can relax and have cuddles. We provide floor-based activity trays which offer an opportunity for tummy time and practising sitting, while tabletop activities encourage children to pull themselves up and stand at the table to explore what’s on offer. Child sized furniture is perfect for mealtimes. The room is equipped with its own nappy changing area and designated sleep space for babies to relax and rest.
0-2 Years. These two spacious and light rooms offer babies the opportunity to freely explore their environment.
18 months – 2½ Years
Hedgehogs
Our Hedgehogs room is a warm, nurturing space designed specifically for toddlers aged approximately 18 months to 2½ years. This transitional stage is full of exciting growth and curiosity, and Hedgehogs offers the perfect blend of independence, support and exploration to help your little one thrive.
In Hedgehogs, children are encouraged to develop confidence in movement, communication and social skills through a mix of structured and child-initiated play. Our engaging environment is packed with age-appropriate resources that spark imagination, promote investigation, and build key skills like turn-taking, problem-solving and fine motor control.
The room is thoughtfully organised to reflect the interests and needs of toddlers at this stage, with cosy spaces for quiet time, creative areas for messy play, and interactive zones for exploring sand, water, and natural materials. We place a strong emphasis on language development and early social relationships, allowing children to practice new words, share experiences with friends, and build confidence in a supportive setting.
As with all rooms at Linskill Nursery, Hedgehogs embraces a nature-inspired approach, offering opportunities for outdoor play, sensory learning and real-world discovery. Our experienced, dedicated team works closely with each child and family to ensure a smooth transition through this fun and important stage of early childhood.
Our Hedgehogs room is a warm, nurturing space designed specifically for toddlers aged approximately 18 months to 2½ years.
2–3 Years
Foxes
Children within the Foxes room have a more structured routine to their day whilst learning through a wide range of fun activities and experiences planned for their individual development. Within this room we have more defined areas such as quiet corner, role play area, messy play, climbing frame, and a maths and writing table to encourage all seven areas of development. The children in the Foxes room are able to explore and learn throughout their day without too much pressure and at their own pace. This age group desire to be increasingly independent and our room lends perfectly to making the transition from babyhood to toddler life.
2-3 Years. Children within the Foxes room have a more structured routine to their day whilst learning through a wide range of fun activities and experiences planned for their individual development.
3–5 Years
Owls
This room is all about promoting independence, self-care and school readiness. The room is split up into different areas so the children can access all areas of the curriculum. The children enjoy free flow indoor/outdoor play, and love the responsibility of self-serving at dinnertime. Through our vast range of activities and resources the children are happy and confident to start formal education. Forest School is also available to the children with weekly sessions in a local park.
3-5 Years. This room is all about promoting independence, self-care and school readiness. The room is split up into different areas so the children can access all areas of the curriculum.
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Enriched Curriculum
We offer a wealth of learning opportunities for children which enhance our curriculum including access to our own onsite Sensory Room.
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Information & Policies
The Linskill Nursery is an Ofsted registered facility and a copy of the latest report is available.
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The variety of activities and engaging play are outstanding. We love seeing pictures and updates via their app. It really shows how involved the children and staff are in all activities.
Jon K
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My little boy absolutely loves Linskill Nursery! The staff are fantastic with him and have really taken time to get to know him and ensure that he feels settled.
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Talk to our customer service team for more information, availability, prices or to make a booking.
Call 0191 257 8000 or email info@linskill.org.
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