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Ghyll Royd Pre-School and Nursery
Our Summary
About Us
The first steps in a child’s life are when the educational foundations are laid for everything that follows and in the Pre-School and Nursery at Ghyll Royd this is our focus. Children are encouraged to become independent, secure and happy individuals who approach learning with curiosity, enthusiasm and energy.
The Pre-School and Nursery is situated within the main school building and grounds called Greystone Manor and offers high quality education for children aged two to four. The children have access to two well resourced classrooms, two outdoor play areas, seven acres of land and a purpose built hall where they enjoy the excellent learning opportunities made available to them.
All the children have their own set of waterproofs to ensure they can take full advantage of our inspirational outdoor classroom where children’s natural curiosity and creativity is developed (whatever the weather!). Where else can your child climb a climbing wall, hoist up toys, splash in a stream, dig for worms, look for fairies, build a den, make a potion, cycle on the roadway or build a house with bricks, all within a safe, supported and secure environment?
The Pre-School and Nursery is very much a part of the school with the children accessing the main school facilities and taking part in much of the school’s daily life. Music and PE sessions are taught by specialist teachers on a weekly basis.
Our highly qualified staff ensure that your child’s individual needs and interests are met through stimulating and challenging opportunities. A typical day in the Pre-School and Nursery incorporates a combination of adult directed and child initiated play both inside and out. Designated times are set aside for group sessions when children are taught the basics in literacy and maths through fun and meaningful play based activities, differentiated to meet individual needs.
The classrooms are organised into areas of provision such as mark making, role play, sand and water, malleable materials, construction, music and ICT allowing children free access to the full range of activities and the seven areas of learning on a daily basis.
The seven areas of learning are divided into the prime areas for children under three. For ages three and above further specific areas are introduced.
Our Availability
Our Fees
- Childcare from £31.00 per morning
- Childcare from £31.00 per afternoon
- Childcare from £45.00 per day
Pre-School Registration and Fees
Nursery Grants
We participate in the Government Nursery Education Grant funding which entitles your child to 15 hours per week of subsidised child care. Further details can be found in ‘Session and Fees’ within the Pre-School main menu, under the section – Nursery Grants.
30 hours free childcare entitlement
From September 2017, working parents will be entitled to up to 15 hours a week of free childcare on top of the universal entitlement of 15 hours of free early education.
Little Adventurers - aged two to three years
On joining our Little Adventurers, we recommend that children attend for three sessions increasing to four sessions, the term after they turn three.
Great Explorers - aged three to four years
In Great Explorers we recommend that children attend for five sessions, increasing to seven sessions, the term before they start their entry into a Reception Class.
Full Day Sessions - Term Time Only
Our Term Time contract for a full day from 8.40am to 3.45pm cost £44.00 – this includes morning milk and fresh fruit, a daily home cooked lunch freshly made by our 5 Star rated catering team and served in the school dining hall and an afternoon snack.
A term consists of 12 weeks and there are three terms Autumn, Spring and Summer (36 weeks). Term dates for the school can be found in ‘Parents’ Information’ within the main menu, under the section – Term Dates.
During the week your child will have access to specialist weekly lessons for:
Physical Education on a Monday afternoon
Dance on a Wednesday morning
Forest School Welly Walk on a Wednesday afternoon
Music on a Thursday morning
Gymnastics on a Friday afternoon
Daily phonics and mathematics based activities are incorporated into the morning sessions for Great Explorers.
Registration
To register your child for Ghyll Royd Pre-School you need to complete a registration form and return it to Registrations, Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School, Greystone Manor, Burley in Wharfedale, West Yorkshire, LS29 7HW.
You can obtain a form from the school office by calling Gilly Downs
You will be required to pay your child’s first terms fees 4 weeks in advance of their start date.
Wrap Around Care
For parents who require care from 8.00am - 6.00pm this is available through our Before and After School Clubs which works in partnership with the Pre-School. Further details of this facility can be found the main Pre-School menu.
Half Day Sessions
A morning session – 8.40am – 12.30pm costs £30.00 – this includes morning milk and fresh fruit, a daily home cooked lunch freshly made by our 5 Star rated catering team and served in the school dining hall.
A afternoon session – 12.30pm – 3.45pm costs £25.00 - this includes an afternoon snack.
During the week your child will have access to specialist weekly lessons for:
Physical Education on a Monday afternoon
Dance on a Wednesday morning
Forest School Welly Walk on a Wednesday afternoon
Music on a Thursday morning
Gymnastics on a Friday afternoon
Daily phonics and mathematics based activities are incorporated into the morning sessions for Great Explorers.
Our Documents
- Council Tax Bill (added 06/02/2026)
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