The Nursery is housed in its own bright building within the school grounds where the children enjoy a stimulating learning environment and receive the individual care and attention that young children need.

The Nursery day begins at 8:25 am. During the morning session the children are introduced to the concepts of academia in a fun and happy way.

Just as importantly, the children in the Nursery are taught how to share and play, encouraged to be kind and considerate to their friends and well mannered at all times. The school's pretty garden with climbing frame, wendy house and sandpit is used all year round. On warmer days the water play area is very popular!

The Nursery children are cared for and taught by two full time qualified members of staff. They are supported by a wide variety of additional staff, including specialist PE and music teachers. Some children stay a full day, while others go home at lunchtime.

All pupils follow a broad curriculum with an emphasis on learning through play based activities; giving the children a grounding in all the skills they will need in their future school careers. They cover Language, Mathematics, Knowledge and Understanding of the World, Creative, Physical, Personal and Social Skills as well as IT and French.

On Tuesdays Anthony, the football coach, teaches ball and teambuilding skills and Wednesday is the day we walk to Richmond Park where we may look for minibeasts or a certain number and colour of leaves. The whole school goes across the road to St. Paul's church on Thursdays when the vicar tells us stories and we sing songs.

Most importantly, however, we hope to encourage children to be independent, imaginative and confident learners who are confident to achieve their best in all they do.

Emma Carroll

Head of Early Years