Ashgate Nursery School Derby

Our characters may be small, but their ideas are huge.

Our children turned into mini-site managers today. Thank you Bowmer + Kirkland for a great session teaching us about construction and safety.

Derby SEND Voice warmly invites you to our FREE Spring Family SEND Event at the beautiful Museum of Making, March 8th, 10am–3pm.

Join us for a relaxed and inclusive gathering, and meet a wide range of SEND services and organisations from in and around Derby City, aimed at children and young people aged 0-25 and their families.

Come and discover what Derby has to offer, gain helpful information, find support, access useful resources, and connect with people who will genuinely listen and understand.

You will also have the opportunity to meet the Derby SEND Voice team and get a feel for who we are, what we do, and how we stand alongside families throughout the year.

We now have confirmed SENDIASS Derby SEND Information Advice and Support Service, Family Hubs, HAF, First Look SEN, Autism Derby by Julie Fearn, The Derby City Local Offer, T2, SEN-Fit cic, Hubbub Theatre Company, Dreams and Wonders Wellness Centre, Aquathlete Ltd, Derby SEND Advisory Line (SAL), Amy Flo face painting, Safe and Sound Group, Listening books, DS Creations. AND we have even more still to come - watch this space!

Take your time, have a chat, and enjoy a space where you and your family are welcomed, understood, and supported.

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✨ A Calm Start at the Museum of Making ✨
The wonderful Museum of Making are hosting a SEND‑friendly quiet session this February Half‑Term, designed especially for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

Expect a relaxed, sensory-considerate start to the day, including:
• Fewer visitors for a calmer space
• Visual supports and clear signage
• Designated quiet areas
• Fidget resources available

📅 17 February
🕛 10:00–11:30am
🎟️ Free, but booking is essential
(The museum opens to the public at 11:30am; River Kitchen open from 10am)

Find out more and book here:
https://derbymuseums.org/event/join-us-for-a-calm-start-at-the-museum-a-send-friendly-session/
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We've reached the end of another busy half term at Ashgate Nursery School. We hope all our children and their families have a peaceful and happy half-term break. Rest up and enjoy that extra family time. We can't wait to hear all your stories when we return!

So much progress at Ashgate! Our children have truly mastered their knowledge of shapes and numbers this week. We brought The Three Billy Goats Gruff to life with role-play and bridge-building. We even took our Mat Man drawings to the next level. Some children had the great idea to actually build one!

Busy hands and big smiles at Ashgate this week as we master our fine motor skills through play.

The garden became a snowy laboratory this week...

Are you looking for a wonderful nursery for your child? Please take a look at Ashgate Nursery School. Get in touch to discuss your requirements and see how we can help.

We had a joyful time at our End-of-Term Party and a Sing-a-long!
We wish all our nursery friends and their families a wonderful winter break and a Happy New Year.