Polam School and Nursery

43-45 Lansdowne Road, Bedford MK40 2BU
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Polam is a small, caring and happy independent school & nursery for children aged one to seven years.

Occupying two large Victorian houses on a leafy avenue in the heart of Bedford, it provides a unique home from home learning environment where each child is known by every member of staff. In 2021, Polam was named National Independent Pre-prep of the Year, commended specifically on their outstanding commitment to pupil wellbeing and for their innovative immersive learning programme.

The nursery provides care for up to 48 weeks of the year; term time (~35 weeks) and holiday club (~13 weeks). There is a strong sense of home in a safe and caring environment. The nursery has been judged 'outstanding' for the last four inspections in a row, the most recent being in July 2023. In 2021, Polam received the Millie's Mark accreditation, which is the gold standard in paediatric first aid and acts as an indicator that the nursery goes above and beyond the minimum requirements to keep children safe.

Parents can book half-day sessions or full day double sessions, with a minimum of 4 sessions a week. The school day runs from 8.30am to 4pm with add-on wrap-around care from 7.30am to 6pm. Food, drinks and snacks are made fresh on-site and included in the fees.

Children in the nursery benefit from specialist teachers providing weekly lessons in; music, wellbeing, PE, outdoor education, and more! Preschool children make use of the on-site Polam Swim School which is included in the fees.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Darren O'Neil (Headteacher)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 8

Total Places for Children

  • 50

Age Range

  • from 1 years 0 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Fees (per term – approx. 11 weeks)
    Sessions Cost per term:
    10 Sessions - £4,137
    9 Sessions - £4,137
    8 Sessions - £3,686
    7 Sessions - £3,226
    6 Sessions - £2,811
    5 Sessions - £2,695
    4 Sessions (minimum) - £2,467

  • You can choose any combination of morning and/or afternoon sessions (subject to availability), with a minimum of 4 sessions. Morning Session – 8.30am to 12.30pm (includes lunch). Afternoon Session – 12.30pm to 4.00pm. Universal Early Years Funding is currently available for all 3-4 year olds and can be claimed for 3 hours per session up to a maximum of 15 hours. You will be charged for the cost of additional hours and extra services. We do not offer the 30 hours means-tested Early Years Funding. Please contact us for a quotation, stating the number of sessions/days you will require plus times (i.e. 8.30am-4.00pm, 8.00am-6.00pm etc).

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays, 2 weeks at the end of the Summer & 2 weeks at Christmas

Polam School and Nursery Reviews (42)

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Polam School and Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.944) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Polam School and Nursery has 42 reviews.

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Review from N L (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been in polam since she was 2 where onboarding her (and is soon to onboard the next little person)- she settled in perfectly. Two members o staff in particular have been excellent, our little person frequently tells us stories about her preschool activities, we have been blown away
at how varied they are and how well she articulates her day. Both key workers always make time to update us on her day and work closely with us on any development items- which is hugely appreciated! As our little person has life threatening allergies, Polam put every measure in place to ensure her safety. We've been overwhelmed with the attentiveness from safe guarding practise and the personal interactions to ensure the best support. In particular, two members of staff have been incredible at reassuring us of how they can accommodate our little person. Lastly I can't speak highly enough of the after school club, which our child loves! Two other members of staff in particular are absolutely brilliant.

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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has really thrived at Polam having been there since she was 2 years old. She settled in very well and I have loved receiving all of her updates on the weekly activities she has had access to during her day. She has learnt so much and has grown some lovely friendships too! I very much look
forward to her journey through Polam school.

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Review from A H (Father of Child) published on 26 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We absolutely love Polam! My child has grown so much during the last 2 years and we are so thankful to one member of staff and the rest of the team for that. We recommend to everyone we know and can't wait for him to progress into the school.

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Review from G M (Father of Child) published on 24 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter seems incredibly happy at school. The progress she continues to make is amazing, and I am very pleased with the support she receives from her teachers.
The setup at Polam is very professional, and I am pleased with the care she receives.
Thank you, Polam!

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Review from G A (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent School,
All the staff are absolutely amazing, kind, generous, caring, and patient, which allowed my daughter to learn and explore the early years of self development.
Polam School have qualified Nursery Practitioners, Teachers and Support Staff all are very professional, competent, approachable,
friendly and warm hearted, always providing support and solutions.
A truly outstanding school and an environment for children to learn and explore.

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Review from Keith T (Father of Child) published on 24 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The manager and her team are superb! Our son never stops smiling. There are a range of activities to keep him busy, engaged and learning. The staff all know our son's characteristics and show a genuine care.

Reply from Ron Hazlehurst, Admissions Manager at Polam School and Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! It's fantastic to hear that your son is so happy and engaged at Polam. Our team takes great pride in getting to know each child as an individual, so knowing that he feels cared for and supported means the world to us. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to seeing him continue to thrive!

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Review from Constance B (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son started into Acorns last September, having moved from another well-known nursery chain. We'd had a very good experience with the previous nursery, but Polam exceeded our expectations from day one.
We attended an open day and immediately fell in love with the school and what they stood for.
It was immaculately clean, smelt good, and the children were happy.
Once our son started there, the attention to detail was outstanding. From my son's food intolerances and subsequent eczema to his fiery personality and tendency towards being a daredevil, nothing is too much for the teachers.
Our son has thrived at Polam, no question. Particular mention goes to the head of Acorns. Words can't express our gratitude for her support, understanding and kindness during our son's time there so far. Thank you.

Reply from Ron Hazlehurst, Admissions Manager at Polam School and Nursery

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! It means a lot to hear how happy you are with Polam and how well your son has settled into Acorns. Our team is dedicated to making sure every child feels supported, understood, and nurtured, so knowing that we've exceeded your expectations is truly wonderful. We're especially pleased that our attention to detail has made a difference for your son, and we'll be sure to pass on your kind words to the Acorns team. Thank you for trusting us with his early years - we love seeing him thrive!

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Review from M E (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter absolutely loves Polam! The staff are incredibly caring and attentive, ensuring that each child receives the support they need. They take the time to understand every child's individual needs and nurture their strengths. Our daughter has learned so much in a way that feels natural and engaging,
allowing her to grow both academically and personally. We couldn't be happier with the care and education she receives at Polam!

Reply from Ron Hazlehurst, Admissions Manager at Polam School and Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words! It's wonderful to hear how much your daughter loves Polam. Our team is dedicated to creating a nurturing and engaging environment where every child can thrive, so knowing that she's growing both academically and personally means the world to us. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to seeing her continue to flourish with us!

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Review from R M (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Polam is a very welcoming and nurturing environment; all of the nursery staff have been caring, supportive and gone above and beyond to help our child settle in. We are so pleased to be part of such a wonderful school community where every pupil valued and the staff take the time to really get to know
all of the pupils and their families. Our child is very happy at Polam and we know he will reach his full potential.

Reply from Ron Hazlehurst, Admissions Manager at Polam School and Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review! We're so pleased to hear that you've found Polam to be such a welcoming and nurturing environment. Our team is dedicated to ensuring every child feels supported and valued, so it's wonderful to know that your little one has settled in happily. We love building strong relationships with our families and watching our pupils grow in confidence and ability. We look forward to seeing him continue to thrive with us!

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Review from J H (Father of Child) published on 19 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Onboarding was great, we were taken around all the facilities and met all the relevant staff, it's been amazing to see how the dedicated care has impacted my son , his progress has surpassed my expectations. He has had health issues and allergies, nursery staff has been very helpful in making everything
work and making sure his needs are met. One member of staff always greets us with a smile and shows genuine interest in his wellbeing. Communication on pickup/drop-off, in the app and newsletters is excellent, having detailed writing about what the children are doing on daily basis accompanied with pictures, weekly themed activities are nice as we can build upon it at home. My son is more confident, articulate and polite, he's happy there.

Reply from Ron Hazlehurst, Admissions Manager at Polam School and Nursery

Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful review! It's fantastic to hear how well your son has settled in and how our team's dedication has made such a positive impact on his progress. We understand how important it is to provide personalised care, especially when it comes to health and allergies, so we're really pleased to know that you've felt supported. It's also great to hear that our communication helps you stay connected with his learning journey, and building those links between home and nursery is something we really value. We love seeing his confidence grow and look forward to continuing to support him!

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Review from Amna Z (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Love the nursery, my son is very comfortable and enjoys each day in nursery, as I am a busy work mum I can rest assured my son is well looked after here. Staff are very lovely and friendly, the nursery is clean and well-equipped for fun activities.

Reply from Ron Hazlehurst, Admissions Manager at Polam School and Nursery

Thank you so very much for taking the time to leave us a review! We love having your son with us, it has been a joy watching him settle into our Nursery. I have passed this on to the rest of the team and they are so grateful for the kind words.

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Review from M G (Mother of Child) published on 27 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy has absolutely loved his first term full-time at Polam School and Nursery. They do so many activities, music, nature time, soft play, too many to list! The baby room is really cute and cosy, a home from home. They've really taken the time to get to know him. His big sister was also happy
in the Polam nursery, she's in the main school now, so it shows they're consistent year to year. Any queries or worries they're always approachable and easy to deal with. Still very happy with our choice.

Reply from Ron Hazlehurst, Admissions Manager at Polam School and Nursery

Thank you so much for the kind words and review of our Nursery! We absolutely love having your little boy with us (as well as his big sister). I will pass this on to the rest of the team to read. Have a lovely day!

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Review from H S (Mother of Child) published on 6 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child joined Polam this month at 2 years old after moving from another local nursery. Their interest and engagement in understanding him and his needs, and supporting him to settle in, has been outstanding. He has uncommon allergies and the team at Polam have been incredibly diligent about making
sure they can meet his needs safely. The room he's in is full of engaging activities and spaces and has a wonderful calm atmosphere. The activity updates each week show an amazing range of things going on. The staff care about him.
He was comfortable from the outset, and the team take care to enrich his life there according to his interests, for example thinking about finding him a book on something he's into, which is amazing.
Going from experience of several other settings that my son and older child have attended, Polam is absolutely top-level. My experience of Polam so far is that the care is outstanding and I'm so happy that our son attends nursery here.

Reply from Ron Hazlehurst, Admissions Manager at Polam School and Nursery

What a lovely review of our Nursery! It has been our pleasure to welcome your child into our home from home and we couldn't be happier to hear how pleased you are with the start he has had with us. We are excited to watch him grow through the rest of his time at Polam. Thank you so much for the kind words, it means the world to us.

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Review from R G (Father of Child) published on 5 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son loves it at Polam! The staff are warm, caring, and attentive, creating a nurturing environment. The activities are engaging and fun, and we've seen so much growth in his development. We're so grateful to have found such a wonderful place for him to learn and thrive!

Reply from Ron Hazlehurst, Admissions Manager at Polam School and Nursery

Thank you so much for the lovely words. We absolutely love having your son with us here at Polam and have also seen the growth he has gone through (and not just in height!). We appreciate you and your family. Have a great day!

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Review from L T (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are calm, caring and friendly. They show so much patience and kindness to my one-year-old son. The environment is beautifully presented and feels like a home from home. My little one enjoys all the activities they have to offer and I am told he is always smiling. The communication with staff
is great and they are always so happy to see him. I know he is in very capable hands. He particularly enjoys going on local visits in the buggy.

Reply from Ron Hazlehurst, Admissions Manager at Polam School and Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review. We love having your son here with us - he is an absolute delight!

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Review from Gemma A (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter joined Polam when she was 1 years old and is now 3.5 years. I have had nothing but excellent care and attention for my daughter. She has some additional needs which were picked up straightaway and Polam instantly contacted the Early Years Team and now she has the support she needs. The staff
are absolutely amazing and the attention to every detail is just wonderful and nothing is too much trouble. It's a caring and nurturing environment and I would really recommend to anyone.

Reply from Ron Hazlehurst, Admissions Manager at Polam School and Nursery

Thank you so much for this lovely review and kind words. I am so glad to hear that you appreciate the care and attention that we give to Polam children and I will pass on your comments to the rest of the team. I appreciate you taking the time to write this and for recommending us to others.
Have a great day!

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Review from Sophia C (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was extremely nervous about returning to work full-time and leaving my sometimes clingy toddler outside of the care of family for the first time, however my concerns soon melted away and it was clear from early on that I was leaving her in very capable hands. Staff were very understanding and were
able to settle my and my little one’s anxieties. She now loves coming to nursery, she has started to build friendships and I have seen her independence grow. Polam is a lovely nursery and I know that I’ve made the right decision for myself and my child.

Reply from Ron Hazlehurst, Admissions Manager at Polam School and Nursery

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Thank you so much for such a lovely review! We are so happy that we could help melt away those concerns and provide a safe and caring place for your daughter to grow and shine. Have a wonderful rest of your day!

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Review from Ankur K (Father of Child) published on 16 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Simply the best!
Very caring staff who get to know each and every child. Small class sizes and ability to individualise teaching for learners as needed. My younger daughter is there now as such a great experience for my older daughter.
My older daughter passed the exams to gain entrance to the local
competitive schools.
Couldn’t recommend more highly.
The headmaster is ever present and gets to know each and every parent and knows what is going on with all departments within the school.

Reply from Ron Hazlehurst, Admissions Manager at Polam School and Nursery

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Thank you so much for the lovely review and kind words! We are so happy that your wonderful daughters have got so much out of their time at Polam and I can speak for the headteacher and the rest of the team when I say it has been a joy to see them grow and shine during their time here.
Have a great day!

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Review from Sherri F (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son started in January during lockdown and needless to say we were very worried about how he could settle after such a sheltered first year of his life. From day one he couldn’t be happier and the work the teachers have put in to make them settled is amazing! He has not had one tear or bad day and
it is all testament to their loving care. Thank you for all the time you put into the amazing activities like messy play, time outside no matter the weather and time in the soft play gym - he loves it all and is developing so quickly because of it. We couldn’t be more delighted, so thank you to the amazing nursery team plus the support team behind the scenes (our son appears to be having second helpings of meals now so no complaints from him on that front either!).

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Review from Nisha K (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little one's keyworkers have been wonderful. We were worried about our little one settling at first but all our worries were set aside by the Nursery team. Everyone is extremely friendly, helpful and reliable. The Nursery is really well managed by the manager. Our little one absolutely loves it
at Polam and I can’t imagine her going anywhere else. I’d like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank the staff and would highly recommend this nursery to all parents.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.944)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.944) out of 10 for Polam School and Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.944 for Polam School and Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (202 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 213 Ratings = 4.944

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Polam School and Nursery is based on 18 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 50 number of registered child places is 10, which has been reached with 18 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Awards / Recognitions (6)

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2025

Recipient: Cognita Schools

Date: Monday 31 Mar 2025 More details

Independent Pre-Prep of the Year 2021

Recipient: Polam School and Nursery

Date: Thursday 07 Oct 2021 More details

Millie's Mark

Recipient: Polam School and Nursery

Date: Wednesday 20 Jan 2021 More details

Meet the Team (5)

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Laura Bennett

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2017

Qualifications:
Cache Level 3 Diploma in Child Care & Education

Experience:
I have 12 years of experience working in a variety of roles within the Childcare industry. This experience consists of working with children from birth to 11 years. My previous roles have included working as a private Nanny in a family home, a Teaching Assistant, a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant, a Nursery Nurse and a Nursery Manager.

Time at Polam:
I started working at Polam in September 2017 as the Acorns Room Lead (1-2 years). I then moved into the busier room of Saplings (2-3 years) where I began to take on additional management responsibilities. This led to me becoming the full-time Nursery Manager in January 2019.

Enjoys most about her job:
I am very lucky to have such great job satisfaction in my role as Nursery Manager. Knowing that I have a huge impact on putting smiles on children and parent's faces through the decisions I make as a manager brings me a lot of joy alone. I also enjoy having the opportunity to work across the nursery with all the different age groups, as each room makes me feel an entirely different type of pride.

Acorns is the room where a lot of the 'firsts' happen (first words, first steps etc). It is so lovely to witness a first huge accomplishment for a child. I love working with the babies! Saplings is the room where independence starts to form. The toilet training, small roles of responsibilities are given, longer sentences are beginning to form in their speech, so they are beginning to express themselves more. There is never a dull moment working in Saplings! Oaks - little personalities are formed! The children have developed such wonderful little individualities by the time they reach this room. It's wonderful to look around the room and see such different characters being expressed through their personal opinions, through their imaginary play and through their own interpretations of what they have learnt. The children are very inquisitive in Oaks which is so exciting to watch. Every new learning experience is a wow moment! You can't beat witnessing moments like that.

Finally, I have saved my MOST favourite part of the job until last, and that is the fact that I can honestly say that I know each individual child on a personal level, which I know a lot of Nursery Managers in other settings wouldn't be able to do.
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Vicky Walker

Job Title: Pre-school Room Lead (Oaks) & Mental Health First-Aider

Joined: 2018

Qualifications:

BA (Hons) Early Years Studies 2012
PGCE Post Compulsory Education 2017

Experience:

From the age of 16 years, I showed a keen interest in working with children from all different backgrounds. I found a specific passion for working with children with Special Educational Needs from volunteering at the Autism Bedfordshire Playscheme. This experience led me to working at a local Special Needs school where I worked within the nursery for many years before training to become a qualified Life-long Teacher. Once qualified, I worked as a Special Needs Teacher within the same school. After having my own daughter, I decided that I would like to begin a career working with younger children.

Time at Polam:

I began working at Polam on a Maternity Cover contract in January 2018. This was then extended to a full-time permanent contract where I worked in the Acorns room as a Nursery Nurse. I learned so much very quickly working with the little ones in Acorns, that I was soon promoted to a Room Lead position. Whilst working at Polam, I have also gained a qualification to support adults in Mental Health First Aid.

My role as a Mental Health First Aider:

As a MHFA, my role is to help support staff and families with stresses they may be facing in their work or personal lives, that may be influencing their mental health. My role is to provide a listening ear to anyone that may need to talk about issues they are facing. I can also provide details of multi agencies that may be able to offer further support in a variety of areas if needed. Being a named MHFA, often helps others to identify that help and support is available if they should need it, and my door is always open for that purpose.

Enjoys most about her job:

Although there were many enjoyable qualities to my role as Room Lead in Acorns, I missed the 'teaching' aspect of working with older children. In 2020, I was made Room Lead of Polam pre-school (Oaks class). Oaks brings a wonderful balance of being a teacher whilst still incorporating play-based learning of early years, which I absolutely love being a part of!

My absolute favourite part of my role though would have to be watching the children achieve developmental milestones. No matter how big or small, each of those progressions brings me so much joy!
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George

George Bird

Job Title: Nursery Nurse

Joined: 2009

Qualifications:
BTEC Childhood Studies (Nursery Nursing)
BTEC First Diploma (Caring)
City & Guilds Family & Community Care

Experience:
My career as a Nursery Nurse started in 1992 at a nursery in Bedford called Acorns. I began working here as soon as I left college. In 2009, Acorns Nursery merged with Polam School to become 'Polam Oaks Nursery'. Since becoming a Nursery Nurse, I have worked with children aged between 2 - 4 years.

Time at Polam:
I have worked at Polam since Acorns Nursery merged with Polam in 2009.

Enjoys most about her job:
I find my role very rewarding to watch how the children progress through their journey with me. Every little achievement makes me feel so proud of them. No day is the same in this line of work and I love the excitement that it brings. I am also loving working in the Oaks room which has been a huge change from working in the Saplings room for many years, and just as rewarding!
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Reshma

Reshma Patel

Job Title: Nursery Nurse

Joined: 2010

Qualifications:
HND – Interior Design
BS(Hons) Architecture
BTEC – QCF – Diploma Level 3

Experience:
I have worked as a Nursery Nurse for 11 years. Becoming a Nursery Nurse was a change of career choice as I was previously qualified as an Interior Designer/Architectural Assistant.

Time at Polam:

I have worked at Polam from the beginning of my Childcare career (11 years).
I started working at Polam School in the afterschool and Breakfast club with intentions of pursuing a new qualification in Childcare. I worked really hard to gain my Level 3 Childcare qualification whilst working at the school and have never looked back!

Enjoys most about her job:
As a Nursery Nurse, I have cared for so many children over the years. It is wonderful to watch the children grow and flourish as they move through the school. I feel very proud that I can have such a great impact on children's early years development which sets them up for the rest of their school life.
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Harman

Harman Mondair

Job Title: Nursery Nurse

Joined: 2017

Qualifications:
B.Ed (1994) MA (1997)
CACHE Level 3 Diploma 2013

Experience:
After volunteering at my own children's schools as a Parent Governor, I discovered that working with children brought me great joy. This led me to working as a Childminder's Assistant where I really enjoyed the responsibilities of caring for children. Whilst working in this role, I studied to earn my Level 3 qualification. Once I had achieved this, I decided to start my own Childminding business. I was a registered Childminder for 5 years in London before moving to Bedford. After the move, I decided to work as a supply Nursery Nurse, working in a variety of different settings.

Time at Polam:
During my time working as a supply Nursery Nurse, I worked at Polam covering in the Saplings room. This led me to being employed here in 2017.

Enjoys most about her job:
EVERYTHING - but mostly knowing that I have an input on the children's early years, the most important years of their lives.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Polam School and Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Polam School and Nursery accepts?

Polam School and Nursery accepts Children aged from 1 year 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Polam School and Nursery Open?

Polam School and Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Polam School and Nursery have capacity for?

Polam School and Nursery has capacity for a total of 50 Children.

How far is Polam School and Nursery to the centre of Bedford?

0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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