Nursery School

The Nursery School provides a happy and gentle introduction to pre-school education and we are justifiably proud of our ‘outstanding’ grade in all areas in our most recent OFSTED report.

Our self-contained, purpose designed nursery provides the children with an environment which is secure, bright, happy and stimulating. The nursery children are led by fully qualified practicioners. The indoor space is separated into activity areas, whilst the enclosed playground provides an ideal space for learning beyond the classroom. The curriculum is delivered through a combination of free play activities and direct teaching.  Children are taught through half-termly topics that incorporate the Early Years Guidelines. This programme encompasses personal and social development, communication, language and literacy, mathematics, knowledge and understanding of the world, creative and physical development. Music, drama and French are introduced as fun activities by specialist teachers. 

A large proportion of children in the nursery move into the pre-preparatory department. Strong links between the departments ensure that the transition is calm and happy. Children in the nursery frequently visit the pre-prep to utilise the school facilities, familiarise themselves with the environment, and be included in school events.

Children can join before their third birthday and we offer both full time and part time places.  The nursery is open all year round, except for one week at Christmas and Bank Holidays, for those parents who require additional care facilities. 

Parent and Toddler

To familiarise both child and parent to the nursery, once a child has been registered, we offer the opportunity for parents to attend a free weekly parent and toddler session. These are held in the nursery and run alongside regular activities so that the child's experience is ‘real’.  These sessions provide the parent with the opportunity to observe their child in the nursery environment and to ask the staff any questions, and importantly allows the child to gradually get to know the nursery environment.