Caterpillar Nursery
Please note: Caterpillar Nursery shares the grounds with Brookhurst school but is a distinct organisation not affiliated to Brookhurst in anyway; as such it has it’s own management team and governance. Please see caterpillar-nursery.co.uk for information. This page is provided purely as information about a local, neighbouring service who we have strong bonds with.
Caterpillar Nursery is an OFSTED-registered early years setting providing high quality care and education for children from two years nine months up to school age.
Their aim:
- to enhance the development and education of children under statutory school age in a parent involving community based group
- to provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment within the school grounds
- to work within the framework which ensures equality of opportunity for all children and families
- to follow the Early Learning Goals within the Foundation Stage
Their team of four nursery staff are fully qualified and work in partnership with the school on both curriculum and other activities.
Caterpillar Nursery is a member of the Pre-School Learning Alliance and is also a registered charity.
Their session times are Monday – Friday 8:50am – 3.20pm with wrap around care available between 7:50am-6pm (term times only).
For further information or to arrange a visit, please call 01926 420051 during the above times. You can also visit their website at caterpillar-nursery.co.uk.
"Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive excellent support from caring, knowledgeable staff who work with integrity to ensure that every child receives the necessary support" - OFSTED 2024
Michelle Hardy
Michelle took on the role of Deputy Manager at Caterpillar Nursery in September 2019, before becoming the Manager in September 2024. Michelle brings over 20 years of experience having begun her career as an apprentice at 16.
Michelle has her own areas of responsibility within the setting, including parent partnership and family support. Michelle has a BA in Early Years Education & Care plus holds Early Year Teacher status and uses her expertise and knowledge to inform different approaches of learning.
Michelle is our Early Years Special Needs Coordinator and is extremely passionatte about making sure each child is accessing the right services. Michelle was the first practitioner in Warwickshire to achieve the EYSENCo qualification and as the Mum of a SEN child herself, she has a unique perspective on intervention and the impact of outcomes.
Tash
Tash initially joined us as a student for some work placement experience in May 2021, and we couldn't let her go! Tash is recently completed her BA Hons in Early Years Childhood & Education.
Tash is our Curriculum Coordinator bringing so many creative ideas to Caterpillar, you'll often find her constructing something Blue Peter Badge worthy.
Tash leads our communication and language impact, particuarly supporting children with English as an additional language or speech difficulties. Tash works closely with the school's English Subject Lead to ensure children are using the same programmes for phonetical knowledge and development.
Tash is a Mum of two primary girls & infant son, (with one more on the way!) currently on Maternity Leave.