Heath Lane Nursery School
Local authority nursery nursery school in Hemel Hempstead (Hertfordshire).
Location
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At Heath Lane Nursery School, we consider confidence to be the foundation for lifelong learning. Through gentle guidance, thoughtful planning, and meaningful interactions, we help every child feel safe, seen, and celebrated. Our carefully planned adult-led sessions provide structure and security, while introducing key skills in fun and engaging ways.
These sessions support early learning goals, encourage participation, and build confidence through success. Children grow when they re given the chance to try new experiences . Whether it's tasting a new food, exploring a new material, or joining a new activity, we create a safe space for children to step outside their comfort zone and feel proud of their achievements.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Inclusion Quality MarkInclusion
Key facts
- URN
- 117070
- Type
- Local authority nursery school
- Phase
- Nursery
- Ages
- 3 to 5
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Constituency
- Hemel Hempstead
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (11 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Aikman | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2030 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Smith | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Fahad Halling | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Sara Chatterpaul | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Sarah Pritchard | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Costas Tsangari | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Matthew Brown | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Gemma Hall | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Mark Knowlson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| James Roach | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Carole Connelly | Governance Professional - FederationGovernance professional | since 2022 · until 2030 |
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