Welcome to Early Years

A child’s early years are invaluable to their development, impacting on their growth and success, even into adult life. As every parent knows, choosing the best learning environment for their child, even in the youngest years, is crucial.

An Early Years education in our Nursery and Reception provides the building blocks for the rest of a boy’s education.

Pupils can join the Nursery and start their education at the School as early as the term they turn three, allowing them to start this growth even before they enter their school years. We are delighted to also offer 30 free hours to those boys eligible under the government’s free childcare scheme.

Our teaching-based Nursery is led by a qualified Early Years teacher and supported by a number of classroom assistants. Pupils are encouraged in their learning with fun and interactive, play-based activities, whilst being given age appropriate academic challenges. Our teaching and learning delivers the seven statutory areas of learning and development of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and more besides.

Our teaching team get to know each child on a one-on-one basis, looking out for their well-being at all times, monitoring their progress and reporting back to parents frequently.

By the time pupils reach Reception, the transition to a classroom setting due is made easier by their familiarity with their surroundings, teachers and classmates. As a result, pupils are able to continue their academic and personal progression. Pupils will also have already started work on their reading and writing, giving them a head start in hitting any educational milestones for their age.