All of our staff are highly qualified with an excellent knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and are dedicated to preparing your child for the best possible start in their education.
Our bright and spacious Nursery has its own enclosed garden and a wide selection of toys and play equipment for the children to explore and enjoy. They, also benefit from the wider School site enjoying the numerous play areas and facilities including the Swimming Pool, Sports Hall, Pre Prep playground, the Woodland Walk, the bikes and trikes area, the Music Room and the Library. Your child will experience a range of activities and experiences above and beyond a typical Nursery offering, ensuring that they enjoy a full and rich experience each day that prepares and excites them for the next steps in their education.
Activities in a usual week include:
- Small group swimming lessons
- Music classes
- Cooking
- Woodland walks and outside learning
- Creative crafts
- Sports Hall fun time
- Phonics and number time
- Stories and songs
- Listening and sharing
- Library time
Wellbeing
The wellbeing of your child is our priority and play and rest times are built into the day, not only to make the transition from home to Nursery a relaxed and happy one, but also to ensure your child has a chance to explore new friendships and recharge their batteries.
Other Information
Food is an important part of the day for our Little Acorns and we work hard to offer children a balanced and varied diet. Snack time is on a rolling basis between 09:00 and 10:00am, a hot lunch is served at 11:45pm, and an afternoon snack is also provided. Children staying for After School Care will enjoy their tea around 4:30pm. We are a nut aware School and all food allergies are catered for.
All parents are given access to our Parent Portal that provides you with a bespoke calendar of activities for your child, letters from the Nursery staff and access to the ‘After School Care’ and ‘Drop and Collect’ booking systems.
During the first term of Nursery only we offer children the flexibility to attend for a minimum of 3 full days or 5 mornings which is reflected in the bill. Some parents opt for flexible hours as they find it helps their child with the settling in process. From the second term full term fees will be billed however parents do have the option for their child not to attend certain days should they wish.
We currently offer 15 hours Early Years Funding until the end of the term children turn five years old.