Welcome to Nursery

Our main focus is on Communication and Language, Physical Development and Personal, Social and Emotional development. Much of this is delivered through modelling and practical application as well as continuous provision activities.

A continuous provision environment is a flexible space that supports children's learning and development through play. It is designed to be a safe and engaging space where children can explore, make choices, and learn independently. The environment is carefully planned and resourced to offer a variety of learning opportunities, ensuring that children can engage with different activities and materials at their own pace. This approach encourages exploration and discovery, with teachers guiding learning through thoughtful interactions and providing open-ended resources.

 

Every day starts with a carpet session, comprising of book operation skills, songs linked to Understanding the World and mark making linked to name recognition and writing.  

Phonics is linked to Phase One of Essential Letters and Sounds and takes place four times a week for approximately 10 minutes. Rhymes are used daily to support learning of letters, letter sounds, rhyme and phonological awareness.  

Story time is daily with continuous access to the book area and book boxes around the classroom.  

Direct Maths teaching takes place during carpet time twice a week following the White Rose Scheme. Maths activities and resources are always available in the continuous provision. Later in the year Ten Town is introduced and used to support the learning of number recognition, formation and subitising.  

Writing opportunities are available through continuous provision every day, including fine motor and malleable activities with a focus on name recognition and name writing. 

Religious Education is taught through exploration of celebration-based themes that recognise a range of religions. Two focused Collective Worship sessions take place each week with worship songs and daily opportunities for prayer and reflection. Collective Worships centres around the school’s key Bible stories.

Over the year, we cover the themes shown below:

 

Big Wide World!

Sense of Community

Our Nursery Prayer