Nursery brochure 2018

WELCOME As a qualifi e d t e a c h e r a n d E a r l y Y e a r s s p e c i a l i s t , I b e l i e v e t h a t o u r N u r s e r y School giv e s c h i l d r e n t h e v er y b e s t s t a r t t o t h e i r e d u c a t i o n . O u r talented, c a r i n g a n d e n t h u s i a s t i c s t aff n u r t u r e t h e c h i l d r e n , a l l o w i n g t h e m to fully en j o y t h e i r l e a r n i n g . C h i l d r e n n e e d t o f e e l h a p p y a n d s e c u r e t o enable th e m t o r e a c h t h e i r f u l l p o t e n t i a l .

Nursery c h i l d r e n l e a r n i m p o r t a n t s e p a r a t i o n s k i l l s f r o m p a r e n t s , a n d s t aff enjoy bui l d i n g c l o s e r e l a t i o n s h i p s w i t h t h e c h i l d r e n . I n t u r n , e n c o u r a g i n g their self- c o nfi d e n c e a n d l a n g u a g e s k i l l s . W e b e l i e v e i n w o r k i n g c l o s e l y with pare n t s t o e n s u r e t h a t w e m e e t t h e n e e d s o f e v e r y i n d i v i d u a l f a m i l y .

The childr e n a r e f o r t u n a t e e n o u g h t o b e p a r t o f a v i b r a n t a n d c h a l l e n g i n g whole sch o o l c o m m u n i t y a nd t h e y f o l l o w t h e M a n o r H o u s e S c h o o l v a l u e s .

They enjo y b r e a k t i m e s w i t h t h e L o w e r P r e p c l a s s e s a n d b o t h a g e g r o u p s bene fit fi t fro fr o m s p e n d i n g t i m e t o g e t h e r . W e p l a c e g r e a t i m p o r t a n c e o n o u t d o o r learning a n d t h e r e f o r e w e m a k e t h e m o s t o f o u r f a b u l o u s g r o u n d s w h e n e v e r possible a n d off e r F o r e s t S c h o o l t o e v e r y c h i l d . W e h a v e a s c h o o l p r e f e c t designate d t o t h e E a r l y Y e a r s D e p a r t m e n t w h o s e c a r i n g ‘ b i g s i s t e r ’ a p p r o a c h adds anot h e r d i m e n s i o n t o t h e c h i l d r e n s ’ l e a r n i n g a n d s e n s e o f b e l o n g i n g .

I would lo v e t o s h o w y o u a r o u n d o u r N u r s e r y S c h o o l s o t h a t y o u c a n experienc e f o r y o u r s e l f a l l t h a t i t h a s t o offe r .

I look forw for w a r d t o m e e t i n g y o u .

Yvonne Fe r r e y , H e a d o f N u r s e r y a n d K i n d e r g a r t e n

WHAT WE OFFER At M a n o r H o u s e N u r s e r y w e o ffer three diff e r e n t b o o k i n g o p t i o n s w i th the aim of s u i t i n g t h e n e e d s o f y o u and your ch i l d . W e u n d e r s t a n d t h a t e very fa m i l y ’ s c i r c u m s t a n c e s a r e d ifferent. o ffe W e off e r m o r n i n g s a n d f u l l days for all ch i l d r e n a n d e x t e n d e d d a y s for those ag e d 3 y e a r s a n d o v e r .

Morning Day

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W e off e r d i s c o u n t s o f u p t o 20% for those w i s h i n g t o t a k e 4 o r 5 s e s s i ons.

O U R LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Our Nurse r y S c h o o l i s l o c a t ed in a dedicated and purpose-built area of the school. Ou r N u r s e r y r o o m s are connected to an all-weather enclosed playgroun d w h i c h i n c l u d e s , amongst other things, sand and water play, bicycles a n d a t r a i n . T h e c h ildren also share the Orchard Garde n with our Prep girls w h i c h c o n t a i n s o ur much loved pirate ship and climbing apparatus ! A l l c h i l d r e n a r e able to take part in our Forest School which takes plac e i n o u r b e a u t i f u l , 17-acre grounds and outdoor class room, The Dell.

O U R UNIFORM Children i n N u r s e r y c l a s s w ear comfortable tracksuits. From Summer 2018, Kind e r g a r t e n c h i l d r e n will be introduced to a summer dress and cardigan f o r g i r l s a s w e l l a s grey formal shorts for boys.

O U R CLASSES T h e r e a r e t w o c l a s s e s i n t h e N u rsery b u i l d i n g w i t h d e s i g n a t e d r o o m s for each a g e g r o u p . B o t h c l a s s r o o m s a r e equipped w i t h s t a t e o f t h e a r t e q u i p m e n t to fully e n g a g e l e a r n i n g i n c l u d i n g i n t e r active white b o a r d s , i l l u m i n a t e d w r i t i n g b o a rds, light b o x e s a n d s a n d , w a t e r a n d r o l e play areas.

N u r s e r y c h i l d r e n l e a r n i m p o r t a nt separation s k i l l s f r o m p a r e n t s a n d s t aff e n joy building c l o s e r e l a t i o n s h i p s w i t h t h e c h i ldren, e n c o u r a g i n g t h e i r s e l f - c o nfid e n ce and language skills.

K i n d e r g a r t e n c l a s s p r e p a r e s t h e children f o r t h e m o r e f o r m a l l e a r n i n g t h at takes p l a c e i n R e c e p t i o n C l a s s . W e h a ve embedded a n e w c u r r i c u l u m w h i c h e n c o u r ages the c h i l d r e n t o l e a r n a c r o s s t h e w h ole of the E a r l y Y e a r s D e p a r t m e n t . K i n d e r garten c h i l d r e n r e g u l a r l y l e a r n w i t h N ursery c h i l d r e n a n d s h a r e ‘ K n o w l e d g e and U n d e r s t a n d i n g ’ o f t h e w o r l d a c tivities w i t h t h e R e c e p t i o n c l a s s . T h i s e nsures a s m o o t h t r a n s i t i o n f o r t h o s e g i r l s who c o n t i n u e t h e i r e d u c a t i o n a t t h e school.

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Each child is a unique individu al w h o n eed s a s ecu r e, car in g an d stimulating atmosphere in wh ich to g r o w an d m atu r e em o tio n ally, intellectually, physically and s o cially.

The atmosphere in our Nurser y S ch o o l is w ar m an d fr ien d ly an d activities are specifically designed to m eet th e n eed s o f th e d ev elo p in g ch ild.

Commuication to parents on th e d ev elo p m en t o f each ch ild is h u gely important and we have several w ays in w h ich w e co m m u n icate w ith parents: • • • • • • •

Daily face to face contact with each p ar en t A weekly newsletter with ad v an ced p lan n in g fo r th e fo llo w in g w eek A Communications Board in Nu r s er y Online assessment system pr o v id in g u p d ates o f activ ities w ith photos Twice yearly parent evening s Two individual reports A full progress report for all tw o year o ld s .

OUR ‘EXCELLENT’ CURRICULUM Children learn best by doing; happy, self-motivated learners form positive images of themselves as confident, successful individuals. We foster independence and a love of learning from an early age.

Children between the ages of 2 and 4 years discover, absorb, learn and enjoy as they take their first steps away from home to an environment that is specially prepared for them.

We take a highly structured and responsive approach to each and every child so that they are able to progress, achieve and participate using the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework with elements of Montessori practise.

W E E K L Y A C T I V I T IE S A weekly s c h e d u l e o f a c t i v i t i e s e n s u r e s t h a t y o u a n d y o u r c h i l d c a n l o o k forward to w h a t e a c h d a y a t t h e N u r s e r y w i l l b r i n g , i n a d d i t i o n t o d a i l y activities o f s t o r y , p h o n i c s , b r e a k a n d c i r c l e t i m e . T o p i c s a r e a l w a y s adapted to c e l e b r a t e t h e s e a s o n s a n d s p e c i a l e v e n t s .

SPECIALIST TEACHING To comple m e n t t h e s e c o r e a c t i v i t i e s t h e c h i l d r e n h a v e t h e bene fit of a t t e n d i n g s p e c i a l i s t c l a s s e s i n B a l l e t , D r a m a , F r e n c h , M u s i c a n d Physical E d u c a t i o n ( i n c l u d i n g Y o g a a n d W r i t e D a n c e ) w h i c h a r e t a u g h t b y fully quali fi e d s u b j e c t t e a c h e r s f r o m o u r M a i n S c h o o l . T h e y a l s o h a v e w e e k l y Forest Sch o o l s e s s i o n s i n o u r o u t d o o r c l a s s r o o m , T h e D e l l , w i t h o u r quali fied F o r e s t S c h o o l i n s t r u c t o r .

R E C E PT I O N C L A S S A T M A N O R H O U S E S CHOOL We aim to create a safe, secure and stimulating learning environment for the girls at our school. We provide the structure that girls need to develop good working habits, engage their interest and stimulate their desire to learn.

Pupils benefit from having full access to whole-school facilities, including an assembly hall, a sports hall, a swimming pool, extensive playing fields, outdoor learning areas and specially designed cookery, music and drama rooms.

Each class has a full-time teacher and a qualified teaching assistant. We are committed to maintaining smaller class sizes to get the best out of every girl.

A broad, balanced curriculum allows us to celebrate and value creativity, whilst giving the girls plenty of time to develop at their own pace, with teaching tailored to the needs of each individual.

Within the structured school day, our girls quickly gain self-confidence and enthusiasm for learning. Emphasis is placed on trying their best, being kind and respectful to others, and having fun at school!

We work hard to build a caring, family-style environment where our happy girls flourish in their learning and personal development.

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