Pre-School
The Nursery class is for children of about 3½ years old, until they leave for school. Our objective is to give children a happy and positive foundation to their future school life. The curriculum is broad-based and child-centred. Subjects are integrated throughout, with several activities typically taking place within the rooms at any time.
From the initial grounding in their previous room, reading is introduced using a linked programme of "look, say" and phonic texts and writing is further encouraged. Numeracy work also takes on more structure. There are still opportunities for experimenting with sand and water, particularly as useful tools for mathematical and scientific concepts; construction both individually and co- operatively; art and craft, and much, much more.
The extensive range of equipment encourages children to develop skills and perseverance, and stimulates the natural curiosity that each needs to achieve their potential.
As with the other rooms, children are encouraged to develop at their own pace. Staff are there to encourage and facilitate emerging skills, not to force or over extend them, and at no time do we forget the importance of play and fun.
