Business Details
Quality Early Education in Sheriff Hutton
Established as a cornerstone of the Sheriff Hutton community, our primary school provides quality childcare and education rooted in the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. We prioritise individualised learning, following children's interests while fostering essential skills in literacy, numeracy, and creative development. Our dedicated team works closely with parents to ensure a seamless transition from early years to formal education, offering flexible session options including extended care through our Castle Club.With a focus on outdoor learning and community engagement, we create a nurturing environment where every child thrives academically, socially, and emotionally. Our nursery provision, Little Deputies, delivers structured yet playful education through both free-flow and guided activities, preparing children for future learning success.
Services
Nursery Provision
Preschool Education
Castle Club Care
Highlights and features
- Experienced team with Level 3 childcare qualifications
- Structured EYFS curriculum with free-flow learning
- Flexible childcare options 7:45am-6pm
- Parent partnerships for seamless child development
- Outdoor learning and creative activity focus
What people say
Amazing nurturing staff
Seamless transition to school
Fantastic play-based learning
Flexible childcare hours
Creative activity focus
Services
Nursery Provision
Our Little Deputies nursery offers structured childcare for 2-4 year olds following the EYFS curriculum. Children engage in free-flow learning between indoor and outdoor spaces, with guided sessions in literacy, maths, and phonics. The program balances child-led exploration with targeted skill development.
Preschool Education
We deliver early education through play-based learning focusing on seven key areas: personal development, physical skills, communication, literacy, numeracy, world understanding, and creative arts. Our approach follows children's interests while embedding essential learning foundations in a nurturing environment.
Castle Club Care
Flexible childcare operates from 7:45am to 6pm daily. This service provides supervised play, meals, and structured activities before and after regular school hours, supporting working families with convenient care options aligned with school term dates.
People
Beverley Stell
Headteacher
Experienced educator leading teaching across all school phases with subject leadership in science, RE, PSHE, geography and languages. Promotes holistic child development and community engagement.
Angela Smedley
Nursery Manager
Level 3 qualified childcare professional with advanced paediatric first aid training. Specialises in behaviour management and early years curriculum delivery. Committed to creating nurturing learning environments for young children.
Questions
What age groups do you accept?
We provide nursery places for children from 2 years old up to school age.
Do you offer funded childcare?
Eligible 3-4 year olds receive 15-30 hours free childcare weekly, with funding applicable between 8am-6pm.
What curriculum do you use?
We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage framework across seven learning areas.
Are meals provided?
Castle Club provides meals - please contact staff for specific dietary requirements.
How do you involve parents?
Regular newsletters, information displays and open communication channels keep families engaged with learning activities.
What safety measures exist?
Staff hold up-to-date first aid qualifications and child protection training.
