We are a happy, friendly and stimulating Nursery, which takes full advantage of being a part of Liden Academy. We welcome children from two years old up to four years. At Liden Academy Nursery we nurture and care for your child to ensure that their transition from the familiarity of home into our environment allows both you and your child to feel confident in our care. We recognise and celebrate that all children are individuals and we encourage them to become confident, independent and to develop their sense of self.
Visiting our Nursery
Should you like to take a look around during the school day please call the school office on 01793 531025 or email [email protected] to arrange your visit – Every day is an Open Day!
Session Times
| Nursery Breakfast Club | 7:30am – 9:00am |
| Morning session | 9:00am – 12:00pm |
| Afternoon session | 12:00pm – 3:00pm |
Please note that breakfast club must be booked and paid for in advance on MCAS, and is subject to availability – click here for further information on MCAS
Session Fees
Breakfast club is from 7:30 am to 9 am charged per session dependent on age.
These fees are increasing from September 2025 as follows:
9 months : £12 per hour (£36 per session) – breakfast club is £12
2 year olds: £8 per hour (£24 per session) – breakfast club £8
3 & 4 year olds: £6 per hour (£18 per session) – breakfast club £6
For Funding information, or payment information, please click here
Key Workers and Learning Journeys
At Liden Academy Nursery, we operate a key person system where children are assigned to the member of staff who will see them the most. During their early days, should they develop a stronger bond with a different member of staff, then we would look to change their key person as we would rather the bond is one of natural choosing. The key person is primarily responsible for building a relationship with you as a parent, gathering information about your child and their home life through the course of their initial sessions, and from then on they will support your child’s growth and development through close observation, careful planning and the sharing of learning through our online platform called Tapestry. Login details will be provided by the Nursery team, when your child starts.
Resources and activities
Throughout the nursery, children are offered the opportunity to participate in a variety of learning experiences. These experiences are devised following careful observations of your children whilst taking into consideration individual likes and particular interests of the moment. All experiences follow our philosophy of a ‘hands on’ approach, which ensures children learn through play and exploration, as children learn at their highest level in their play. A variety of activities are provided throughout the day with children choosing which ones they wish to access. The nursery operates a free flow, indoor-outdoor approach to children’s learning. Children have the opportunity to access a range of activities, either indoors or out, on a daily basis, regardless of the weather. The focus of all experiences is on the importance of the process involved for the children rather than the end product.
Our Team
At Liden Academy Nursery, we have taken great care in choosing a committed, enthusiastic and professional team of staff, ensuring that experience, professionalism and qualifications are matched to each area of the nursery. With a good understanding of children’s individual needs, the staff can plan the next steps for your child’s play, learning and development.
At Liden Academy Nursery, with our Leader of Early Years, we are able to plan and deliver a wide range of activities to develop confidence in skills required within their first year of school.
Suzanne Durham – Leader of Early Years Learning
Mrs Durham is Deputy Principal of Liden Academy and designated safeguarding lead.
Kate Griffin – Nursery Room Leader
Mrs Griffin is the Nursery Room Leader in Hatchlings and Duck and Duckling nursery classes, for our 9 month – 3 year old children.
Lucy Haywood – Nursery Room Leader
Miss Haywood is the Nursery Room Leader in Bumblebees Pre-school nursery class, for our 3 – 4 year old children.
Rebekah Reid – Nursery Assistant
Sharon John – Nursery Assistant
Zoe Harper-Evans – Nursery MDSA
Jade Schofield – Nursery Assistant
Jackie Wright-Neville – Nursery Assistant
Mariya Ivanova – Nursery Assistant
Jenna Cottee – Nursery Assistant
Sharon Baker – Nursery MDSA
Find local childcare
If you are searching for local childcare providers, visit the Family Information Directory, or email: EY&[email protected]