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    Diamond Class – Nursery

    Welcome to Little Diamond Class  

    We are thrilled that you have come to visit (we always love visitors!).

    Prepare to see us sparkle!!!

     

    We offer full and part-time places for all children from the term after their 3rd birthday.

    Our session times are:

    8.45am until 12.00am for morning sessions

    1.00pm until 3.20pm for afternoon sessions

    8.45am to 3.20pm for full-time places.

    Funding for full-time children can be obtained through the 30 hours funding scheme. Please see the admissions page for details.

    Admissions

    To apply for a place in Nursery at our school, you can register your interest via this link: Nursery register of interest form  or you can call the school office and arrange a time to collect a paper copy of this form. 

    If the nursery isn’t full, parents have the opportunity to pay for additional hours. Extended provision must be booked in advance so that we can arrange staffing and ensure ratios are met.  We will however, try and help with late requests.  Our terms and conditions and how to book extended provision are available via this link: Extended Nursery Provision – booking terms and conditions plus booking form  Please download, print, complete and return to the school office.

    We offer morning, afternoon or 30-hour places for all children from the term after their 3rd birthday.

    We have 3 intakes over the school year in September, January and after Easter.

    If you are eligible for a 30-hour code please visit https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/ 

    Did you know we have a school milk scheme? Click here to find out more  

    Nursery Curriculum 

    Read all about what we do in Early Years by following this link: Early Years for Parents

    You can read about what to expect in the Early Years Foundation Stage: a guide for parents by following this link:  What-to-expect-in-the-EYFS

    You can look at our curriculum by following this link: Early Years Curriculum Plan

    We aspire for children attending our Nursery to be confident individuals that are interested to investigate and explore. Through their exploration they develop an interest in learning which will help them to develop and progress.

    We aspire to build independence. This will include

    • Supporting self- care skills such as washing hands and their own toilet needs.
    • Supporting physical skills such as putting on their own coat and shoes
    • Supporting snack and mealtimes, promoting healthy choices and social discussions
    • Developing resilience to encounter new environments, experiences and individuals

    We aspire to design environments with the children in mind. This will include

    • Role play areas which promote language and communication skills, exploring ideas and feelings
    • Reading areas where children can listen to and share favourite nursery rhymes and stories, using puppets and props to retell and discuss
    • Areas to explore and promote investigation and curiosity, areas to promote questions and wonder.
    • Opportunities to work with other, to collaborate and share ideas, to take turns and compromise

     

    We aspire to build confidence. This will include

    • Ensuring a sense of pride and ownership in their classroom.
    • Allowing children roles within the classroom they are proud of and giving them responsibilities
    • Encouraging children to share ideas about their areas of interest and what they would like to learn next
    • Encouraging them to support each other, celebrating individual strengths and appreciating that these will be different according to the individual

    We aspire to give your child the best start we can, adapting transition according to previous experiences and the needs of individuals. We ensure a strong partnership between home and school, working together to meet the emotional and physical needs of your child.

     

    Summer Term 1 2025

    Welcome to the sunshine (we hope), welcome to the new term. It is lovely to see the children back, refreshed, excited to see each other and full of smiles. They are also full of enthusiasm for their new learning, let the questions and enquiries begin.

    Please click on the link to read our summer term class newsletter: Diamond Summer 1 newsletter

    Team Diamond