Welcome to our Nursery, also known as FS1. In our  nursery we learn through hands on, practical experiences and planned play opportunities. We like to provide the children with as many opportunities to explore and experiment as possible within all areas of the setting. We are a very child led setting and like to make sure we follow the children's interests to ensure engagement and enthusiasm for learning. 

Our Day

Our nursery are mornings only sessions running from 8:55am - 11:55am.

The school gates open in the morning at 8:40am. School staff open the gates at 8:45am for children to enter the building and settle into class. The school doors close at 8:55am. 

When school finishes, the children are brought to the playground by the teacher and handed over to authorised/agreed adult. Children will not be allowed to go with an unauthorised adult or child. 

Learning Environment 

Learning Journey

Easter Fun!

In topic we learnt about the Christian celebration of Easter, we also enjoyed Easter activities in provision. To celebrate Easter and the end of term, we have taken part in a Easter Egg hunt, followed by Crispie Cakes for snack. 

Spring Learning

This half term we've been learning about numbers, shape and patterns. In our topic work we've been thinking Spring and Easter.

World Book Day

On World Book Day the children in Early Years enjoyed a fun morning looking at different Traditional Tales. The children moved around in groups, taking part in different activities.

Chinese New Year

The children in Foundation Stage enjoyed learning about the festival of Chinese New Year. We made lanterns, enjoyed Chinese food for snack and in PE used our dragon to create our own Chinese Dragon Dance.

Winter

 Winter activities in nursery. 

Christmas

 We have enjoyed lots of fun activities on the run up to Christmas, including Christmas jumper, performing in our nativity, making Christmas crafts and Winter Wonderland with a special visit from Father Christmas. 

Autumn Theme Days 

This half term we have been learning about different festivals and celebrations. 

Forest School

We have enjoyed exploring the Forest School area this half term and looking for signs of Autumn. 

Little Red Hen

 This half term, we have been learning the story of The Little Red Hen. 

First Weeks

We have been concentrating on the children settling in, being happy and comfortable in the nursery. 

30 hours Free Funding 

All 3 and 4 year old children are currently entitled to up to 30 hours of free early education per week – term time only.

As a part time childcare provider you can use 15 hours at our nursery Monday - Friday, 8:55am-11:55am. Hours and days are not flexible and should be used as provided. Alternatively for the remaining 15 hours you may use additional childcare to cover this. 

For further information and to find out how you check if you are eligible, please go to 30 hours free childcare.

You can find an application for nursery here. There are paper copies available please contact the school office on 01254 232046