Our Nursery

Welcome to our Nursery class, Caterpillars!

Caterpillars is run by Mrs Leatherbarrow and the Nursery team. Children can start in Caterpillars from the September after they turn 3.

We have lots of fun learning through play in Caterpillars, and we show ‘kindness in all we do’.

We learn all about different aspects of the wider world and engage in ‘Foundation for Phonics’ and early mathematical learning through ‘White Rose Maths’.

Have a look at some of our fantastic learning spaces in Nursery!

Our Learning

In our Nursery, we promote child-centred learning and value the importance of these early years and the role they play in shaping the future of our children.

Our EYFS team work closely together to plan an exciting, engaging and up-to-date curriculum, based upon the seven areas of learning found in EYFS 2021 (DfE):

· Personal, Social and Emotional Development

· Communication and Language

· Physical Development

· Literacy

· Mathematics

· Understanding the World

· Expressive Arts and Design

The Nursery learning environment is made up of one classroom with two large indoor learning spaces, a widely-resourced outdoor learning garden and a set of toilets. Nursery children learn together and develop social and communication skills from one another.

Writing, reading and mathematical learning is carefully planned into short adult-led sessions, as well as into the wide-range of continuous provision, which is enhanced weekly based on children’s interests.

Phonics is taught through the ‘Little Wandle’ scheme. Nursery children access ‘Foundation for Phonics’ in which children are encouraged to listen for sounds and begin to understand a range of different sounds, as well as promoting a love of reading.

Have a look at our Nursery topics below:

Our Nursery Offer

Our Nursery can accommodate up to 39 children. We offer a range of learning opportunities, please see below our different options for government-funded places:

15 Hours Funding

15 Hours Funding

Morning Session

8:50am-11:55am

30 Hours Funding

30 Hours Funding

All Day Session

8:50am-3:10pm

*This session includes lunchtime between 12:00pm-1:00pm. Children can bring a packed lunch or purchase a school dinner for £3.25 (Free for Early Years Pupil Premium eligible children).

Payable Additional Hours

If your child qualifies for 15 hours of funding, but you would like them to stay for an ‘all-day session,’ afternoon sessions are available to purchase for £28.50. This can be done via ParentPay.

Breakfast/After School Club (Koala Club)

Nursery children are all welcome at Koala Club. Koala Club runs from 8:00am-8:45am in the morning (children are able to have a free breakfast during this time). Koala Club runs after school from 3:15pm-4:00pm and children take part in a range of exciting activities each day. This is also bookable via ParentPay.

Our Nursery Day

Nursery doors open at 8:50am and will be closed promptly at 8:55am (If children arrive to Nursery after 9am, please report to the school office).

8:50am-9:30am	Children engage in 'welcome activities' within the nursery classroom, spending time 'learning through play,' supported by all nursery staff.
9:30am-9:50am	Children participate in 'carpet time', where Mrs Leatherbarrow will lead singing time and introduce daily learning.
9:50am-11:00am	Children continue to engage in 'free-flow' learning both indoors and outdoors (whatever the weather!) and will join in with some adult-led activities.
11:00am-11:15am	Snack Time! Children will enjoy a heathy snack and drink of milk, juice or water whilst listening to a story.
11:15am-11:40am	Children continue to engage in 'free-flow' learning both indoors and outdoors and will join in with some adult-led activities.
11:40am-11:50am	Children participate in 'carpet-time', where we will focus on some 'key skills'.

At 11:55am, AM Nursery children will be dismissed via the Nursery door. PM Nursery children will wash their hands ready for lunch with midday supervisors.

12:00pm-1:00pm	Children eat their lunch in the school hall and will access the main playground for some outdoor play.
1:00pm-1:15pm	Children participate in 'carpet time', where Mrs Leatherbarrow will lead singing time and practise some more 'key skills'.
1:15pm-2:45pm	Children continue to engage in 'free-flow' learning both indoors and outdoors (whatever the weather!) and will join in with some adult-led activities.
2:45pm-3:00pm	Children participate in 'carpet-time', where we will read a story together and focus on some 'phonics skills'.
3:00pm-3:10pm	Children will be supported to get their belongings ready for home time!

The Nursery door will opened at 3:10pm for home time collection.

Nursery Application Form

It's never too early to fill in our Nursery Application form, we will keep your child's details on file until they are eligible to start with us.