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    Our Nursery

    Welcome to Keyingham Nursery, where your child’s educational journey begins.

    Every day is a busy day, using in the moment opportunities, which take into account each and every child’s interest and next step of learning. We create an inquisitive and fun environment by challenging the children within their play. 

    We provide our children with the skills to be resilient, independent and respectful individuals who have a love of learning and seek opportunities to challenge themselves in everything they do, developing social emotional and academic skills.

    We want to provide children with experiences that will foster and nurture a love of learning whilst developing social emotional and academic skills. We take the time to get to know children, as individuals, ensuring that each child’s experience is tailored to their needs and fascinations and build trusting relations.  

    The aims of the Nursery are: 

    • To provide a safe and exciting environment in which children are encouraged to take risks and thrive. 

    • To provide an engaging environment and active learning experiences which take account of, and respond to, the children’s developmental needs and interests.  

    • To provide a curriculum which offers purposeful play opportunities and promotes the principles of the Early Years Foundation Stage. 

    • To ensure we build children’s resilience by creating positive learning experiences of success at achievable levels for each individual child. 

    • To ensure children are ‘Set for Success’ in later life, understanding how to be safe, develop positive and respectful relationships and stay healthy. 

    • To create a partnership with parents and the local community that supports and enhances the development of children. 

     

    Free Childcare Options

    The school can accommodate a maximum of 26 nursery children per session. We offer 30 hours free childcare as an extension to the universal 15 hours free childcare for families that qualify for this provision.

    Nursery children are offered three hours of free childcare daily.

    15 hours can be allocated as below:

    • Mornings – 8:45am-11:45am every day or
    • Afternoons – 12:15pm -3:15pm every day

    30 hours can be allocated as below:

    • Monday to Friday, 8:45am to 3:15pm.

    For information regarding 30 hours childcare eligibility and how to apply, please click on this link: Childcare Choices HMRC Information.

    When can my child start?

    If a place is available, children are eligible to start the term after they turn three years old. Our main admission term is September. However, depending on availability, we have an intake in January and April.

    Please refer to our Nursery Admissions Policy here.

    School Uniform

    We encourage our Nursery pupils to wear our school uniform so that they feel part of our wider school community.

    What will my child need to bring with them?

    • A drink of water every day 
    • A snack (optional) 
    • A packed lunch if staying full days 
    • A small bag with a change of clothes (nappies/wipes etc if applicable). 
    • Wellies and a waterproof coat/suit for outdoor adventures in all weather. 
    • Sun cream, unless prescribed, should not be brought into school.

    How do I register interest?

    If you would like to add your child's name to our waiting list, please contact Mrs Turnbull on 01964 622319.

    We will also need a copy of your child's birth certificate or passport.

    When will I be notified if my child has a place?

    Once the relevant information has been received and reviewed, we will contact you during the following months to confirm a place.