Welcome to the Nursery class webpage and we hope that you find the information here useful! If you require information about your child starting our Nursery, please contact the school and we will do our best to help.
The Early Years Lead is Miss S Overfield (Reception teacher), who is also the SEND Coordinator in school. She can be contacted via email: soverfield.teacher@thornhill.durham.sch.uk
The Nursery is led by Miss Lowrie and she can be contacted for general enquiries via email- alowrie.teacher@thornhill.durham.sch.uk
Miss Lowrie
Hello, my name is Miss Lowrie and I currently lead the nursery class at Thornhill. I thoroughly enjoy working with the children and watching them grow and learn new things every day. I love visiting new places and going for long walks. I also enjoy spending time with my family and friends.
Mrs Bennett and Mrs Greenwood also work in the Nursery.
Nursery Curriculum
2021-2022 – This year we are part of the Early Adopter project for the new EYFS curriculum, which is mandatory from September 2022. Therefore our curriculum plans are work in process and will be updated throughout the year and be in place for September 2022.
- EYFS Early Adopter Parent Guidance
- EYFS_Early_Adopter_Framework
- Development_Matters_- in conjunction with EYFS Early Adopter Framework
Useful Information
- Phonics Play
- Maths – White Rose
- Easy Peasy Text Messaging Service – please email parent’s first name and telephone number to class teacher to receive weekly texts with ideas for home. EasyPeasy
For information on Nursery admissions please visit our School Admissions page
