Sketchley Hill Menphys Nursery is a purpose built Nursery for children aged 2-5 years who have special educational needs. We are situated within the grounds of Sketchley Hill Primary School in Burbage, Hinckley.

The Nursery was built with fund raised money, in 1992, by the Leicestershire based Menphys charity. The building was handed over to Leicestershire County Council in July 1992 and it has been funded since this date by the Local Authority. 

The Nursery is staffed by qualified Teachers, Nursery Nurses and Learning Support Assistants. The Nursery's practitioners work closely with other professionals who regularly visit us to support the children's learning. These professionals include Speech and Language Therapists, Physio and Occupational Therapists, Autism Outreach Team and Teachers from the Hearing and Vision Impaired Service.

The Nursery provides stimulating, engaging and inclusive learning opportunities for pre-school children aged 2-5 years with a wide range of difficulties and special educational needs.

At Menphys we support every child by focusing on individual needs, experiences and backgrounds. We are keen to build strong and supportive relationships with parents and carers. We also work together with other professionals involved in the children’s care to provide an holistic approach to learning

Within the Nursery there are three classrooms bases, a large and spacious toileting area with facilities to meet the needs of all children and a quiet room which is used for assessment for small group or individual work.

Additionally, we have an exceptionally well equipped Soft Play Room, a Multi-Sensory Room and three different outdoor learning areas. These outdoor areas are safe and secure and offer a range of play equipment which is accessible for children who are non-mobile.

We have touch-screen computers and tablets to support children’s learning through technology and a wide range of switch activated toys, which offer children a variety of opportunities to develop their ICT skills in motivating ways. Children and their families are also able to make use of book and toy lending libraries where children can take home a wide range of books, DVDs, toys and activities.