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Nursery classes
There are two Nursery classes in our school, guided by a qualified teacher who over sees both the ‘Stars’ and ‘Rainbows’ rooms. Both rooms have a highly qualified and experienced team of staff. We aim to provide an environment in which the children develop self-esteem, in an atmosphere of mutual respect, whilst learning to appreciate and understand others. We encourage independence and promote an ethos of listening, sharing, concentration and pride in our achievements. In everything we do, we are developing the children’s speaking and listening skills and giving them the confidence to know how to seek help.
Curriculum
Both Nursery classes follow a yearly curriculum overview with a focus on learning around different topics and core texts. Each topic is designed to provide the children with a wide range of experiences and a balanced curriculum. Sometimes, the topics will change or be adapted, dependent on the children’s interests and next steps.
Activities and experiences are planned by a qualified teacher and the room leader, to enable the children to learn and develop effectively. In nursery, staff contribute to planning ideas and think about individual children’s next steps, with a predominant focus on the three prime areas. Where a child may have a special educational need or disability, staff consider whether specialist support is required, linking with relevant services from other agencies where appropriate. More information can be found on the application form. You can find out more about how our Nursery curriculum prepares our pupils for future learning here
Meals
If the children attend breakfast club between 7.45 and 8.30am, they will receive a breakfast as part of their paid session. Breakfast includes a range of cereals, bagels, toast, yogurts and fruits.
All children will have a morning snack and an afternoon snack, provided by nursery. Each child will receive a piece of fruit each day and we provide breads/ crackers/ pastries/ dried fruits/ toast and vegetables.
The children will have lunch in the main school hall between 11.30am and 12.30pm each day. You can choose if your child would like to bring a packed lunch OR receive a hot lunch (which will be charged and added to your invoice each month). You can download a menu from the school website to get an idea of the meals that would be provided.
If your child is attending Nursery between 4pm and 6pm, we ask that you send them with a tea box/ light snack.
We accept 15 hours universal funding for 3 & 4 year olds, and the additional 30 hours funding for working parents.
Some 2 year olds are also entitled to funding. Please see https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/ for more information
If you think you might be entitled to free school meals, please click on the link below to find out more details and apply online at Worcestershire County Council.
For enquiries about Nursery, please contact Mrs Warry-Smith at sppsnursery@metacademies.org.uk
Nursery Application form Please click here complete and submit and online form
Rainbow Nursery Room
In the Rainbows room, the children can start the year before they start school. The Rainbows room focuses on the three prime areas as well as incorporating the four specific areas to support the children to feel prepared for starting school. The children will learn through play and engage in practical activities to develop their learning and skills, with a large focus on literacy and encouraging a love for reading and books.
Rainbow Nursery Room Team
Nursery timetable
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7.45-8.30am |
Breakfast Club |
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8.30- 9.00am |
Children to be dropped off at their allocated drop off time. |
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9.10-9.25am |
Registration and shared learning input |
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9.25-11.10am |
Indoor focused sessions, Outdoor play, Social Snack, Read Write Inc activities |
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11.10-11.30am |
Getting ready for lunch and home time |
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11.30-12.30pm |
Lunchtime |
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12.30-12.45pm |
Free-flow |
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1.00-1.15pm |
Registration and shared learning focus |
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1.15- 2.50pm |
Indoor focused sessions, Outdoor play, Social Snack |
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3.00pm |
Doors open for 3pm children to go home. |
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3.15- 3.30pm |
Home time for everyone |
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3.30-6.00pm |
After school club |
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Each day our carpet session has a different focus. Below are some ideas of the areas of learning we cover.
Communication, Language and Literacy
Physical Education,
Healthy Hannah,
Phonics,
Mathematics,
Worldly Wednesday,
Music and movement,
Personal, Social, Emotional development.
Concept Cat
(These will be rotated weekly to provide all children with a range of learning experiences).
Rainbow Room Tour
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Stars Nursery Room
In the Stars room, the children can start from 2 years 9 months. The children focus predominantly on the three prime area of learning: Communication and Language, Personal, Social and Emotional and Physical Development. We promote a love for literacy and spend time enriching the children’s language and promoting their communication and listening skills. The stars room have their own changing unit and a small kitchen area to prepare snack. Between 2 years 9 months and 3 years old, the children will eat their lunch in the stars room in a quiet and calm space.
Star Nursery Room Team
Timetable
Star Room Tour
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