Admission Arrangements

• Most parents/guardians will receive an application pack for Starting Nursery School from the County Admissions office in the Autumn Term before their child is due to start school - this application process should be followed.
• A letter from the Nursery will be sent to parents/guardians the term before their child is due to start Nursery school formally offering them a place and the school registration procedure will follow.
• Once your child has been offered a place, parents/guardians will be invited to a New Parents Evening where they have the opportunity to meet the staff and look around the Children's Centre.
• Before children start at the Nursery School, parents/guardians will be offered a Home Visit by appropriate members of staff. Parents/guardians are encouraged to share specific information about their child at this time e.g. dietary needs, health concerns.
• At the beginning of the child's first term, parents/guardians are required to stay and support their children on the first day for the first part of the session.

THE NURSERY

Every child deserves the best possible start in life and we at the British School Nursery provide the the foundations for children to make the most of their abilities and talents as they grow.The British School Nursery Programme is based on the National Curriculum for England, with the Early Years Foundation Stage as its guide. To meet the Early Learning, our environment has been designed specifically with goals.We provide a sessional programme for 3-4 year old children's physical, emotional and educational needs. Our daily routine provides fun activities which is our priority. Each learning area in the programme fosters the children's different interests in a supportive and caring manner.
We recognise that children capabilities, home backgrounds and cultures differ.Iin this age group learning is through play. This is why our programme is based on planned play experiences that enhance children's development and stimulate their curious minds. Our day will provide your child with the opportunity to work within a structured, yet flexible routine, which will flow with their needs. Our small group size and high staff ratios will ensure that each child's learning is individualised, whilst challenging and achievable. This will enable every child's learning journey to be supported through our range of experiences. We also recognise the importance of parents and practitioners working together to support and extend children in this early years setting.