Rye Park Nursery School
Local authority nursery nursery school in Hoddesden (Hertfordshire).
Location
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A very warm welcome to Rye Park Nursery School, we are a Hertfordshire County Council maintained nursery school offering outstanding Pre-School and Nursery education. Our ethos centres on "Nurturing every child to fulfil their potential" , helping to lay the foundation for a lifelong love of learning and personal development.
We provide a supportive and stimulating environment that encourages children to explore and discover the world around them. At Rye Park, we deeply value partnership working with parents and carers, recognising that collaboration is vital for a child's success.
We work closely with other professionals to ensure that our children gain the best support possible during their time with us at the school, allowing them to thrive during their crucial formative years. Our inspirational learning environments are designed to invite curiosity, creativity, and exploration.
As the Headteacher, I am proud to lead a dedicated team of early years educators who are passionate about delivering the highest quality early years education. We believe in our school values of "playing together, learning together, achieving together" , and we strive to create a warm, inclusive community where every child can thrive.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 117072
- Type
- Local authority nursery school
- Phase
- Nursery
- Ages
- 2 to 5
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Constituency
- Broxbourne
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (10 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Wendy Wright | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Jodie Clack | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Miss Emily Brackett | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Helen Blay | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Rev Nick Sharp | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Debbie Penwill | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Jingjing Wang | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Jane Greenslade | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Margaret Brent | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Helen Wills | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Camilla Smitham-Payne Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
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