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New to the area? Discover what makes our learning community so special and why “learning, caring, sharing” is central to everything we do.
Don’t forget to register your child for Nursery at the school office as soon as possible. Take a look at the Admissions to Nursery page in the Our School section for more information.
Don’t forget to register your child for Nursery at the school office as soon as possible. Take a look at the Admissions to Nursery page in the Our School section for more information.
New to the area? Discover what makes our learning community so special and why “learning, caring, sharing” is central to everything we do.
What an achievement! All of the amazing play opportunities provided for our children has been recognised again with our second PLATINUM AWARD covering 2026 to 2028! We are so proud of what we have achieved over the last five years working with OPAL Outdoor Play and Learning CIC. Play is such an essential part of childhood and we want to create unforgettable outdoor experiences that inspire adventure, curiosity and imagination so every child can make lasting memories through play and exploration. All of our play experiences are carefully planned from all fifteen types of play categories to support children’s wider physical, emotional, social, spiritual and intellectual development. They are introduced to the children through play assemblies where children lead discussions about how resources might be used and they work with our play team to create the risk assessments to go with these. So, as well as providing enjoyable, memorable experiences, play also gives children opportunities to learn important life skills.
Reading is often described as the key to knowledge, imagination, and success, unlocking doors to new worlds and opportunities! Our Reception children have shown their love of reading through exploring the world of 'Whatever Next!' this week. It has been a pleasure to see the enjoyment and learning that children have got from their storytelling.
What a delight it has been to see more sunshine this week! We have been discussing sun safety in assemblies, using the Cancer Council Song with Sid the Seagull! The children have loved their time outside even more this week in the sunshine and we've seen lots of different types of play from exploratory and creative to locomotor, physical play. For children to get the most out of their outside time, families please remember to send sun hats and sun cream!
Yesterday, all of the classes across school from Nursery through to Year Two had a visit from PCSO Steve Ridley. He got the children thinking about all of the people in their lives who help them. He talked to us about staying safe when walking near roads (wearing bright colours, having reflectors on our clothes and bags, walking on the path furthest away from the road, holding hands with a grown-up), how to cross roads safely (stop, look both ways and at least twice, listen and think – is it safe to cross?), where to go in the community if children get lost or need help and how to contact the police through 111 or 999 and the difference between the two. A huge thank you to PCSO Ridley for his time and a big well done to the children for their great questions and super learning behaviours!
The Reception children welcomed Charlotte from 'Little Steamers' yesterday for workshops about space. They learned about the moon and watched demonstrations using a balloon rocket, explaining about the term 'thrust'. They made their own star telescopes and discussed how telescopes work and what they are used for! A fabulous learning opportunity generously paid for by our Friends of Pickering Infant & Nursery School. The children really enjoyed their learning but Charlotte was equally impressed by their knowledge about space already! Well done everyone!
Call us on 01751 472620
Email us at admin@pickering-inf.n-yorks.sch.uk
Find us on Ruffa Lane, Pickering, YO18 7AT