Business Details
Merry Hill Infant School & Nursery in Bushey
Merry Hill is dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for young learners. With a focus on the Early Years Foundation Stage, we cultivate foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, and personal development through our structured yet playful curriculum. Our experienced teaching staff, including Headteacher Ms Melissa Adams and SENCo Mrs Fay Summers, prioritise individualised support to ensure every child achieves their full potential. Recognised for consistently strong academic outcomes, including 86% of pupils meeting expected standards in the 2024 Phonics Screening Check, we maintain transparent policies on admissions, safeguarding, and special educational needs.As part of the Hertsmere community, we actively engage parents through regular communication, termly blogs highlighting learning experiences, and extracurricular clubs. Our Ofsted-rated provision adheres to rigorous quality standards while fostering values of curiosity, resilience, and mutual respect.
Services
Early Years Education
Reception Admissions
Special Educational Needs
Parent Partnership Programme
Breakfast Club
After School Clubs
Highlights and features
- We maintain outstanding Early Years Foundation Stage outcomes with 81% achieving good development levels in 2024
- Our staff implement the Jigsaw curriculum promoting emotional wellbeing and British values
- We offer specialist SEN support coordinated by qualified professionals
- Our outdoor learning spaces enhance practical understanding of mathematics and science
- We provide regular parent workshops to support home learning development
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted registered
Services
Early Years Education
Our Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum develops core skills in literacy, numeracy, and social interaction through play-based learning. Qualified practitioners create individualised learning journeys monitored through regular assessments. The outdoor learning environment reinforces mathematical and scientific concepts in practical settings.
Special Educational Needs
Our SENCo coordinates tailored support plans for children with additional needs, working closely with parents and external specialists. Small group interventions and adapted resources ensure inclusion in all curriculum areas. Progress is tracked against individual targets with regular reviews.
Parent Partnership Programme
Weekly blogs and termly workshops provide parents with strategies to support learning at home. The parent council representatives shape school development priorities through regular consultation meetings. Communication apps maintain daily updates about classroom activities.
Breakfast Club
Our before-school provision offers healthy breakfast options and supervised activities from 7:45am. Qualified staff facilitate structured play and quiet reading while ensuring children arrive at classrooms ready for learning.
After School Clubs
We provide a rotating selection of extracurricular clubs including sports, creative arts, and STEM activities. Qualified instructors lead sessions that develop teamwork and specialist skills from 3:15-4:15pm on weekdays.
People
Ms Melissa Adams
Headteacher
Ms Adams leads instructional practices and staff development with 15+ years experience in early years education. She oversees curriculum implementation and maintains standards through regular learning walks and staff mentoring.
Mrs Fay Summers
SENCo
Mrs Summers coordinates special educational needs provision, creating individual education plans and liaising with external agencies. With Early Years Teacher Status, she ensures inclusive practices across all classroom environments.
Questions
What are your nursery admission criteria?
Nursery places are available for children aged 3-4, determined by proximity and sibling links. Applications open annually through the Local Authority system.
How do you support children with special needs?
We create individual support plans with parents, employing specialist resources and small group interventions. Our SENCo has specific training in dyslexia support and speech therapy collaboration.
What time does the school day start and finish?
Reception and Key Stage 1 classes operate from 8:50am-3:15pm Monday-Friday. Extended care available through breakfast club (7:45am) and after school clubs (until 4:15pm).
How are parents kept informed about their child's progress?
Parents receive termly reports, individual learning journey updates, and attend parent-teacher conferences. Weekly blogs show classroom activities and home learning suggestions.
What facilities are available for outdoor learning?
We have dedicated zones for construction play, gardening, and physical development. The maths trail and outdoor reading areas complement classroom teaching across subjects.
