Potley Hill Early Years - Preschool and Forest School

Potley Hill Early Years - Preschool and Forest School Potley Hill Community Preschool , an accredited Curiosity Approach setting, accepts children from 2

If you are clearing out your Summer clothes in readiness for autumn, we are having a Bag2School collection on Monday 28 ...
10/09/2026

If you are clearing out your Summer clothes in readiness for autumn, we are having a Bag2School collection on Monday 28 September.
They can take clothes, paired shoes, handbags, hats, bags, scarves and ties, bra, jewellery, socks, belts.
They can't accept duvets, blankets, pillows, cushions, carpets, soiled or wet clothing, uniforms.
Bags are available at the gate :-)
This is a brilliant part of our Sustainability Plan - to recycle old clothing and raise funds for preschool at the same time.

Huge thanks today to Roger, Graham, Habib and Andy for putting some finishing touches to our preschool after the new flo...
22/08/2026

Huge thanks today to Roger, Graham, Habib and Andy for putting some finishing touches to our preschool after the new flooring and redecorating has been finished. Now it's over to the Tribe to set everything up ready for our curious little adventurers. Not long now! Inductions for our new little ones on Tuesday 1 and Wednesday 2 September and then everyone back in on Thursday 3 September. Can't wait🎉💥

This is what happens when the children aren't at preschool. Thanks to all that helped with furniture moving, the mega p...
12/08/2026

This is what happens when the children aren't at preschool. Thanks to all that helped with furniture moving, the mega painting session and Carpet & Flooring Co for transforming our preschool to the lovely, fresh space ready for September!

What an inspiring visit for our children!Today we were joined by a paramedic and a firefighter who gave brilliant hands‑...
21/07/2026

What an inspiring visit for our children!

Today we were joined by a paramedic and a firefighter who gave brilliant hands‑on demonstrations of their lifesaving skills. From exploring equipment to seeing real‑world techniques in action, the children were absolutely captivated.

They responded in the most touching way — with thoughtful questions, and huge enthusiasm. Moments like these remind us how powerful community role models can be.

It also opened up exciting career possibilities for our young people. Whether it’s emergency medicine, fire and rescue, or other frontline roles, today showed just how many ways there are to serve and protect our community.

A massive thank you to our guests for giving their time, energy, and passion. Yateley is stronger because of people like you.

15/07/2026

“ Look at the differences between a typical preschool child’s hand (left) and a typical 7 year old hand (right). Want to know why a preschool aged child isn’t able to write yet? This is why! Their hands are still developing and are not fully formed. So what should they be doing to support this? PLAY!! Playdough, colouring, cutting, gluing, playing outside, digging in dirt, sensory play, dress up play, science experiments, beading, puzzles, throwing balls, etc.
All of these things help their hands develop. When they are physically ready to write, they will! No need to rush them, they will show you when they are ready.” ❤️

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We’re so grateful to Isobel’s grandad for giving our children the gift of music this afternoon. His peripatetic session ...
01/07/2026

We’re so grateful to Isobel’s grandad for giving our children the gift of music this afternoon. His peripatetic session had everyone listening, moving and smiling — such a lovely example of our community coming together for the children - and Lucy really enjoyed it too :-)

Fantastic Career Opportunity: contact potleyhill.preschool@yahoo.com or call 01252 869944 for Application Form.Forest S...
29/06/2026

Fantastic Career Opportunity: contact [email protected] or call 01252 869944 for Application Form.
Forest School Early Years Practitioner (Level 3 Qualified)
Location: Frogmore Campus, Yateley, Hampshire
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time (to be discussed)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Join Our Tribe!
Are you passionate about inspiring young children through outdoor learning and nature-based education? Do you believe that curiosity, exploration, and meaningful experiences are at the heart of early childhood development?
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner and ideally with a Level 3 Certificate in Forest School Programme Leadership but not essential as training can be organised to join our growing Tribe. Set within a beautiful woodland environment on a stunning campus in Yateley.
Our PVI status means that we are not part of a chain, and we encourage our staff to bring creative ideas and innovation to support our ethos. We embrace the Curiosity Approach and have worked hard to create a Forest and Preschool filled with authentic treasures and open-ended materials where encouraging our children’s curiosity is key.
The Position:
As an inspiring Early Years Practitioner, you will form an integral part of the Forest School structure, working together as part of a team, providing the best care and educational needs for the children.
• Inspire all children to develop individually
• Embrace our ethos, working from the heart
• Promote the values that we cherish - a nature lover and eco champion
• Contribute fresh ideas
• Foster a nurturing environment that encourages curiosity, independence and social development
Skills and Knowledge:
• Passionate about early years!
• Level 3 Forest Schools Practitioner - Knowledge, understanding and practical experience of Forest School provision for young children.
• Safeguarding and Paediatric First Aid certificate with additional Forest Schools First Aid. Willingness to undertake statutory and CPD training.
• IT capability - to use management software competently
• The ability to work as part of a team
• A friendly and flexible approach
• Written communication of an acceptable standard
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels.
• Commitment to equal opportunities for all learners.
• Meets the standard of health required to perform the role, (good mental and physical health) subject to the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act (1995)
Physical Demands:
• The work requires moderate levels of physical effort. It involves lifting and handling of equipment and other resources and to be involved in practical activities and physical care of learners and the physical outdoor environment. The role is almost exclusively outdoors and will require working on uneven surfaces and in unpredictable weather conditions.
The working hours: To be discussed
To start in September 2026, term time only (39 weeks)
Safeguarding commitment:
We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care. The successful candidate will undergo the required vetting process.

Help! Cuddly toys required.Given the success of our Summer Fair last week we have no more cuddly toys in our 'bank' (-...
25/06/2026

Help! Cuddly toys required.
Given the success of our Summer Fair last week we have no more cuddly toys in our 'bank' (- needless to say all the bottles went!).
But we've been invited to have a stall at Potley Hill Primary School's Summer Fair next week and we thought we could do a cuddly toy/book tombola - that was before we ran out of cuddly toys! So if you have a surplus, plethora, cupboards rammed with pre-loved cuddly toys that you'd love to see the back of, please bring them into preschool next week.

What a wonderful Summer Fair we had! The sunshine, the smiles and the excitement made it such a memorable afternoon.Sta...
22/06/2026

What a wonderful Summer Fair we had! The sunshine, the smiles and the excitement made it such a memorable afternoon.

Star of the Show was Brambles Animal Encounters, who introduced groups of children to a bearded dragon, giant land snails and a royal python — sharing fascinating facts about their habitats and behaviours in a fun, engaging way. The children were spellbound!

Around the field we had football, train rides, lucky dip, tombolas, games, bracelet making, tattoos and the ever popular face painting, plus delicious homemade lemonade (made by the children!), cakes, ices and hotdogs.

We were touched by the many lovely compliments from families — thank you so much for your support and for helping create such a joyful community event.

Lads In Week! Looks like everyone is having a fab time at Lads In sessions this week. We're so grateful for the suppo...
18/06/2026

Lads In Week! Looks like everyone is having a fab time at Lads In sessions this week. We're so grateful for the support of our families and love having you here to play. Hope you've enjoyed something different :-)

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Frogmore Community Campus, Potley Hill Road
Yateley
GU466AG

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Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

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