NURSERY
WELCOME TO OUR NURSERY
At St Nicholas' School, we welcome girls and boys into our Nursery from 2 years 9 months (the term of their third birthday). The years leading up to your child’s fifth birthday are their most formative and some of the most important.
Our warm and welcoming Nursery, fondly known as “Branksomewood”, is our ‘home from home’. Nestled within the trees we offer a friendly and supportive environment where children flourish. Bright and appealing, our Nursery is equipped with all the resources required to meet the needs of young inquiring minds. With small class sizes, we tailor our approach to the individual needs of your child, ensuring they actively enjoy every session.
Children learn in a warm, safe and exciting environment and are encouraged to develop in confidence by taking risks with their learning, increasing their self-belief, and developing their independence through a better understanding of their skills and ability. Learning in our Nursery is approached through a play-based curriculum, nurturing each and every child to ensure they develop into happy learners.
Our Nursery provides an enhanced educational journey that prepares children for a successful school experience. As we are an all-through school, our Nursery children benefit from using the school's fantastic facilities and being taught by specialist teachers. We foster a love of lifelong learning and encourage the development of children’s characters throughout their time with us.
By the time our children progress to Reception, they have developed a genuine love for learning that continues to grow.
DISCOVER OUR NURSERY PROVISION AT A GLANCE
Our Nursery 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
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
Sport
Through 3 weekly lessons, a specialist teacher develops gross motor skills and coordination
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
BUILDING FIRM FOUNDATIONS
Following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) our unique teaching methods combine creative play with an engaging curriculum.
EXPLORE OUR NURSERY FACILITIES
Branksomewood, home to our Nursery and Infants, provides a a wide range of outstanding indoor and outdoor facilities.
toddler group
Do you have a little one aged 18 months to 3 years?
We offer a Toddler Group on Friday mornings 9.15am - 10.15am (term time only) providing a gentle and informal introduction to life in our Nursery.
Register your interest below to find out more.
NURSERY 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 Nursery or arrange a visit, please call the Admissions Team on 01252 850121 or contact us here.
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