Tenterfield Nursery School
Local authority nursery nursery school in Welwyn (Hertfordshire).
Location
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At Tenterfield, we like to think of ourselves as "One Big Family" , and we hope you'll feel that sense of warmth and belonging the very moment you step through our doors. We're proud of our purpose-built learning environment, complete with an exciting and spacious outdoor area where children can explore, play, and grow.
We welcome both Nursery-aged children (3 to 5 years) and our lively 2-year-olds into a setting that's designed just for them. Alongside the universal 15 hours of early education, we also offer 30 hours of free childcare for eligible working parents.
For families who need a little extra support, our Wraparound services provide extended care during term time (8.00am – 5.30pm). And because learning and fun don't stop at term's end, our popular holiday club is open for children aged 3 – 8 years (8.00am – 4.00pm). At Tenterfield, children flourish in a safe, nurturing atmosphere where they can build positive relationships with others and develop a real love of learning.
These early experiences lay the foundation for a happy, confident future.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Forest School
- Nurture Group
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Sing UpRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 117078
- Type
- Local authority nursery school
- Phase
- Nursery
- Ages
- 2 to 5
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Constituency
- Welwyn Hatfield
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Lucy Hill | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Jessica Rowley | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Philip Robert William Pearson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Chloe Ashman | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Emma Sabato | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Sarah Jane O'Donovan | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Miss April Alice Bowman-Morris | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Mark Edward Betts Borland | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Clare Woolmer Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Christopher Knapp Former | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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