Nursery

The best start for your little one...

Nursery is a pivotal experience for little ones; a place they begin to make friends and are exposed to a multitude of new play experiences. At St. Margaret's, little learners benefit from an early start to their educational journey in our specially designed nursery, providing a stimulating and nurturing environment at the heart of the school.

Our Early Years teaching is about creating a firm foundation for your child's development. From the age of 2, children benefit from a broad and exciting curriculum that includes weekly lessons in French, Music, PE and Forest School all taught by subject specialists, and this in addition to their expertly delivered Early Years curriculum.

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Winners: The Top 20 Day Nurseries Award

We're delighted to have been awarded the 'Top 20 Day Nursery Award'.

The annual Nursery Awards 2024 recognises 20 of the top-rated Nurseries in each region of the UK based on reviews from parents/individuals responsible for a child.

You can read some of our fantastic reviews below.

My son is so excited to attend every day. He's made such strong relationships with friends and the nursery staff.

– Nursery Parent, St Margaret’s

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We warmly welcome families throughout the year, offering tailored personal tours on a day that suits you, including school holidays.

Enjoy a guided tour of the school, arranged by a member of our friendly Admissions Team who can answer any questions you may have

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Facilities & Location

The perfect setting for pre-schoolers

Our spacious nursery has two rooms, for our ‘Caterpillars’ (2-3 years old) and ‘Butterflies' (3-4 years old).

Small classes mean our expert Early Years staff can focus on your child and work at a pace that suits their ability, recognising their strengths in a warm, attentive and approachable way. We make learning fun through a combination of specialist teaching, playing, sharing and caring.

Our beautiful Nursery environment includes dedicated outside play areas in addition to the acres of grounds. We encourage the children to play outside throughout the seasons, learning from the nature around them.

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Nursery at a glance:

Exceptional outdoor play opportunities with access to our seven acres of listed parkland, secure play areas specifically for Early Years children and adventure playground
Caring, experienced and qualified staff with high staff/child ratios
Especially designed child friendly environment which creates a warm, safe and cosy ‘home from home’
A strong partnership with parents ensuring that every child is nurtured and developed according to their individual needs
An environment which encourages independence and initiative
Specialist teachers providing Music, PE and French alongside teaching across the Early Years curriculum
Homemade, healthy meals prepared on site
An active part in whole school activities such as assemblies, sports day and productions

Curriculum

Preparation for 'big' school

We firmly believe in striking a perfect balance between free-flow play and engaging adult-directed activities that sparks their passion for learning. From early literacy to numeracy, our dedicated approach seamlessly integrates essential skills into every enjoyable and interactive experience. Unleash their creative flair through ample art and crafts sessions, while nurturing their imagination and the value of sharing through free play.

Our nurturing environment ensures that as they transition to Reception, your child will develop a genuine love for learning, driven by a strong foundation. They will also enjoy specialist subjects such as Music, French, PE, and Forest School, providing a diverse and enriching educational journey.

Give your child the best start in life at our nursery.

French

The nursery pupils have 30mins of French lessons a week. Through fun, active games the children have the opportunity to say and recognise the vocabulary. They dance, sing and even do yoga in French, which is a great way to practice and learn body parts, animals and a lot of general vocabulary.

Music

Pupils in Nursery enjoy a Music lesson taught by our Director of Music every week. The youngest children learn to engage with music through song, movement and sensory activities. As their skills develop, they learn about the musical elements, responding to music through movement, playing percussion instruments and singing.

Sports

PE and Games is taught three times a week by the Sports teachers. They concentrate on developing ball skills building to small-sided team games; athletics-type activities and gymnastics, in conjunction with work on apparatus.

Forest School

Our pupils in Nursery have a wonderful opportunity to start to visit Forest School in our dedicated woodland area, often visiting throughout the seasons to explore their environment as part of their outdoor learning provision.

Begin an unforgettable adventure.

Children who join St Margaret’s develop their confidence and gain a genuine love for learning, putting them on the path to success.

Your child's learning journey

Nursery

2 - 4 yrs old

Reception

4 - 5 yrs old

Pre-Prep

5 - 7 yrs old

Prep

7 - 11 yrs old

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