The Nursery
The nursery is situated in the original lodge at the entrance to the grounds of the main school; it has its own enclosed garden and provides a secure, stimulating and caring environment for children between the ages of two and a half and four by well-qualified and experienced staff.
Children may attend full-time or for particular morning or afternoon sessions during the week.
The Early Years Foundation Stage provides the basis of the learning experiences of the children in the nursery.
Sessions are structured, with times set for individual activities, group projects and child-initiated play, both inside and outdoors. We expect the children to develop early learning skills: pre-reading involving visual and aural discrimination, hand and eye co-ordination and simple comprehension of past and present. Special learning apparatus and computer programmes are available to help develop early mathematical skills such as counting, sorting and recognition of sizes and shapes. Television, video and computers are used where appropriate to support learning activities. The children are given many opportunities to enjoy painting and drawing, activities with sand and water, and cooking.
Social skills such as learning to co-operate and play in a new environment are also encouraged. We work to develop each child’s confidence and an understanding of sharing and fair play. The nursery provides a wonderful stepping stone up into Reception at the age of four years when the children move with confidence into an already familiar environment.
The Nursery Day
Children may attend for a morning session from 08:45 -12:00, an afternoon session from 13:00 - 15:30, or a full day from 08:45 – 15:30.
Out of Hours Care
We provide out of hours care for all age ranges at the school. For children aged 3 to 11 this is provided in the Nursery building.
During term times the hours are from 3.30 pm to 6.00 pm.
During the holidays the times are 8.30 am to 6.00 pm
Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays.
Uniform
The school has a policy that all the children should wear the school uniform. The list below shows the clothing and equipment requirements for the Nursery and the different requirements for boys and girls.
• A school blazer or plain navy blue anorak/raincoat
Children may attend full-time or for particular morning or afternoon sessions during the week.
The Early Years Foundation Stage provides the basis of the learning experiences of the children in the nursery.
Sessions are structured, with times set for individual activities, group projects and child-initiated play, both inside and outdoors. We expect the children to develop early learning skills: pre-reading involving visual and aural discrimination, hand and eye co-ordination and simple comprehension of past and present. Special learning apparatus and computer programmes are available to help develop early mathematical skills such as counting, sorting and recognition of sizes and shapes. Television, video and computers are used where appropriate to support learning activities. The children are given many opportunities to enjoy painting and drawing, activities with sand and water, and cooking.
Social skills such as learning to co-operate and play in a new environment are also encouraged. We work to develop each child’s confidence and an understanding of sharing and fair play. The nursery provides a wonderful stepping stone up into Reception at the age of four years when the children move with confidence into an already familiar environment.
The Nursery Day
Children may attend for a morning session from 08:45 -12:00, an afternoon session from 13:00 - 15:30, or a full day from 08:45 – 15:30.
Out of Hours Care
We provide out of hours care for all age ranges at the school. For children aged 3 to 11 this is provided in the Nursery building.
During term times the hours are from 3.30 pm to 6.00 pm.
During the holidays the times are 8.30 am to 6.00 pm
Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays.
Uniform
The school has a policy that all the children should wear the school uniform. The list below shows the clothing and equipment requirements for the Nursery and the different requirements for boys and girls.
• A school blazer or plain navy blue anorak/raincoat
or a navy blue duffle coat.
• A navy blue pullover with the school badge
• A navy blue and pale blue diagonal striped tie
• A navy blue pullover with the school badge
• A navy blue and pale blue diagonal striped tie
(if not using the cotton roll-neck top, see below)
• A navy blue and pale blue striped school scarf (optional)
• A woolly hat and gloves in navy blue (optional)
• Sun hats (available from school)
• Flat shoes in black or navy-blue
• A reading folder in which to carry books to and from school
Girls
Navy blue V-necked tunic or navy-blue pleated skirt
Long-sleeved, closed neck pale blue blouse or Cotton sky blue roll neck top
Navy blue opaque tights (no patterns) or navy blue socks in winter and white socks in summer
Blue and white stripe dress from Jacksons (Summer term only)
Boys
Long or short grey trousers
Long/short-sleeved grey shirt for winter and a white polo shirt for summer
Long or short grey socks
• A navy blue and pale blue striped school scarf (optional)
• A woolly hat and gloves in navy blue (optional)
• Sun hats (available from school)
• Flat shoes in black or navy-blue
• A reading folder in which to carry books to and from school
Girls
Navy blue V-necked tunic or navy-blue pleated skirt
Long-sleeved, closed neck pale blue blouse or Cotton sky blue roll neck top
Navy blue opaque tights (no patterns) or navy blue socks in winter and white socks in summer
Blue and white stripe dress from Jacksons (Summer term only)
Boys
Long or short grey trousers
Long/short-sleeved grey shirt for winter and a white polo shirt for summer
Long or short grey socks
All items of uniform must be bought from Jacksons in Reading and must be clearly named. Please contact the school if you have any difficulty obtaining any of these items.