INFANTS
WELCOME TO OUR INFANT SCHOOL
At St Nicholas' School, our Infants thrive, encouraged to be inquisitive and apply the skills they learn to investigate the world around them.
We recognise that the first years of a child's education are vital for their physical and emotional development and attitude to learning. Our vision is for each child to be the very best they can be; to be happy, confident learners, keen to explore and try out new things.
With a broad and rich curriculum, our Infant pupils enjoy a range of subjects taught by specialist teachers with an array of opportunities on offer and access to exceptional shared facilities.
INTRODUCING OUR INFANT SCHOOL
DISCOVER OUR INFANT SCHOOL PROVISION AT A GLANCE
Our Infant provision includes all of the following and so much more!
3 Play Areas
A variety of play equipment to choose from, surrounded by woodlands.
Cooked Lunch
Children that stay for lunch enjoy a wholesome meal in the main school's Dining Hall
EYE Funding
We accept 15 hours EYE Funding per week until the term of your child's 5th birthday
Forest School
Weekly sessions within our woodland enables exploration and outdoor creativity
MAT Learners
Extension tasks and co-curricular activities target More Able and Talented Learners
MFL
Weekly French lessons and the opportunity to join Spanish and Mandarin clubs
Sport
PE and games lessons offering a breadth of sports with specialist teachers
Library
Weekly visits to our Junior Library for story time and to select a book to take home
Literacy
Bringing a multicultural diverse selection of books alive to extend vocabulary
Mindfulness
Mindfulness strategies are taught weekly, improving wellbeing and focus
Music
Weekly lessons with a specialist teacher introducing instruments, singing and rhythm
Numeracy
Exploration of numbers in different ways to enrich visual conception
Outdoor Learning
Our outdoor classroom offers enrichment and connection with the natural world
Performing Arts
Story characters are brought to life in weekly lessons run by our Head of Performing Arts
Phonics
Weekly sounds linked to classroom activities, following our own phonics programme
Super Curriculum
Providing guidance to explore subjects at home, fuelling passion and curiosity
Violin Lessons
All pupils begin to learn the violin as part of the curriculum with a specialist teacher
EXPLORE OUR INFANT FACILITIES
Branksomewood, home to our Nursery and Infants, provides a a wide range of outstanding indoor and outdoor facilities.
INSPIRING YOUNG MINDS
We believe that every child deserves the best possible start and support each individual, enabling them to reach their full potential.
“I just wanted to say thank you for your love and support... my son has advanced massively, he is loving school life and we are delighted."
St Nicholas' School Parent
RECEPTION 2025 TASTER DAY
Friday 23rd May 2025
(9.00am - 3.30pm)
This day is for Nursery pupils, current and prospective, who are considering joining our Reception, September 2025.
INFANT PLACE ENQUIRY
Offering rolling admissions, we welcome applications throughout the school year at all ages.
If you would like to enquire regarding the availability within our Infant School or arrange a visit, please call the Admissions Team on 01252 850121 or contact us here.
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