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Terling
Set in the beautiful rural village of Terling, our nursery offers a cosy and welcoming space within the village hall. With its own outdoor garden and a dedicated Forest School session, it’s the perfect spot for little learners to play, explore and grow surrounded by nature.
Ages: 2-5 years
Number of places: 20
Opening Hours:
Mon, Wed & Fri 8.30-3.30pm
Tue 9-2pm
Thur 9-1pm
Term-time
Location:
Terling Village Hall
The Dismals
Terling
CM3 2PW
Operational Hours
Terling's Opening times
Monday: 8.30am – 3.30pm
Tuesday (Forest School): 9 - 2pm
Wednesday: 8.30am – 3.30pm
Thursday: 9 - 1pm
Friday: 8.30am – 3.30pm
What We Offer at Terling
Outdoor Space At Hillside Gems, outdoor space is essential to learning — children have access throughout the day, with the freedom to continue their play and exploration outside in all weathers. We provide carefully selected equipment to support physical development, helping children strengthen their bodies while building confidence and coordination.
Healthy Eating At Hillside Gems, we support children to develop healthy eating habits from an early age. We provide snacks that are low in sugar and free from artificial additives, helping to promote steady energy and overall wellbeing. We work in partnership with parents to encourage healthy, balanced packed lunches, ensuring children’s bodies are nourished and supported to grow, learn and thrive.
Personalised Settling-in We tailor our settling-in approach to meet the unique needs of each child and family. We endeavour to ensure a smooth transition that fosters a sense of security and comfort from the start. Lets take small steps at a time.
Emotional Well-being: Our First Priority At Hillside, emotional health is not an add-on — it’s the foundation of everything we do. Our 5 Gems Values are carefully woven into each day to give children the language, strategies, and confidence to handle big feelings. From Gem 1’s Emotional Regulation & Positivity to Gem 4’s Kindness & Supportiveness, children don’t just hear about well-being, they practise it: calming themselves after upset, showing generosity in play, collaborating with peers, and taking responsibility as part of our community. This intentional, teacher-led approach means your child learns to shine not just academically, but emotionally too.
Special Educational Needs & Inclusion At Hillside, every child is valued as a unique learner and our inclusive approach ensures that all children receive the support they need to thrive. Our overseeing SENCO, Adam, holds a Level 7 qualification in Special Educational Needs and is dedicated to creating an environment where all children, including those with additional needs, feel safe, supported and empowered. Adam works closely with families, staff and external professionals to provide tailored strategies, early interventions, and individualised support.
Makaton and Visual Cues * Makaton: We use a child-friendly communication approach that pairs speech with simple signs and symbols. This strategy supports children in developing language skills, expression, and understanding instructions. It enhances early language development, reduces frustration, and makes learning more engaging through songs and stories. * Visual Cues: We use visual timetables and cues to create a clear, structured daily routine. Visual cues help children feel secure, transition smoothly between activities, and build independence. Visuals benefit all learners, including those with additional needs or English as an Additional Language (EAL).
Physical Development Programme We see physical development as a cornerstone of holistic education, fostering a child’s independence, self-regulation, and confidence. Our physical development programme ensures that individual children are able to make progress based on their starting points. We integrate movement with problem-solving, emotional growth, social interactions and self-care.
Phonics in Everyday Learning At Hillside Gems, early phonics is woven into play, conversations and storytelling, making learning effortless and fun. With over a decade of experience as a Phonics Lead, Susie ensures that children explore sounds through songs, rhymes, movement, and sensory play. Educators naturally integrate phonics into daily activities, fostering confident early readers with a love for language.
Skills & Project Workshops * 1:1 Workshop Time : Skills Focus Skills Focus learning time is a one-to-one session tailored to children who are developing at their own pace and have interests that would benefit from individual support. If a child shows a particular interest, like painting, an adult will lead a focused session with a clear learning goal to help the child become confident and independent in using the equipment. * Group Workshops: Project Focused Our adult-led project-based approach connects activities with real-life experiences. Here are some ideas of these enriching activities: cooking, dancing, performing, construction, arts and crafts and planting.
Our Lovely Team at Terling
Bekki
Manager
Donna
Deputy Manager
Hannah
Forest School Teacher
Ellie
Educator
Kim
Educator (Bank Staff)
Helen
Educator (Bank Staff)
Adam
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