Nursery

A very warm welcome to Knights Nursery

The Early Years team here at Knights Primary extend a warm welcome to our Nursery children and parents. We are delighted that you have chosen our friendly, caring Nursery as the starting place for your child's education.  

We offer a spacious, stimulating environment for children aged 3 to 4 years. Mrs. Allison leads the class and is ably supported by Ms. Southard. Our highly qualified and experienced team work together and with colleagues from the school and outside agencies to provide the best possible start for every child in their care.  

The large nursery unit set within our EYFS and Key Stage 1 block is complemented by extensive outdoor learning spaces. Our children benefit from a creative, fun and safe space that enables them to learn through play and exploration, whilst striving to achieve their Early Learning Goals (ELGs). Learning through play is vital in the early years so we encourage play indoors, outdoors and through local visits and Forest School. This helps our children explore and develop into curious, independent learners. 

Looking for a nursery place for your child?

We are currently taking applications for pupils eligible to join our nursery the term after their 3rd birthday. Admissions will take place in September and January. We offer 15 hours fully funded provision per week. We offer both AM and PM sessions. AM sessions take place between 8:45am - 11:45am and PM sessions take place between 12:15pm - 3:15pm.  We offer 30 hours funded for those families eligible and who can provide a code assigned by the Local Authority.  We also offer top-up at £93 a week.  We require a terms payment up front via parent pay.  Spaces subject to availability.

If you would like to sign up for your free space, please visit our admissions page or drop into the school office.

Go to our Nursery Admissions page

Come and visit us!

We'd love to show you around our wonderful Nursery so you can see our facilities and meet our brilliant Early Years team. Come to an open morning: 

 Or email or call us to arrange a time that suits you: 

• knightsprimary@habstrustsouth.org.uk 
• 020 8461 9249

Your child's learning journey starts here...

The Prime Areas of Learning, as well as the Specific Areas of Learning are led by the overarching principles which shape practice in our setting. The four guiding principles are:

• Every child is a unique child, who is constantly learning and can be resilient, capable, confident and self-assured;
• Children are learning to be strong and independent through positive relationships;
• Children learn and develop well in enabling environments with teaching and support from adults, who respond to their individual needs and interests and help them to build their learning over time. Children benefit from strong home/school partnerships;
• Importance of learning and development. Children develop and learn at different rates. 

 

The four Specific Areas in EYFS are:

Our Nursery Curriculum

Magical Moments

Many memorable experiences help to bring learning to life at Knights Primary. These can be described as our Magical Moments and we pledge that all children experience the full range of opportunities as they journey through the school. These activities are part of our planned curriculum and enrich learning - providing challenge, cultural capital and inspiration. The Magical Moments form part of the Haberdashers' Advantage.

Curriculum News for Parents and Carers 

Term 1

Curriculum Newsletters - Term 1

Term 2
Curriculum Newsletter - Term 2

Term 3

Curriculum Newsletter - Term 3

Term 4Curriculum Newsletter - Term 4

Term 5

Curriculum Newsletter - Term 5

Term 6

Curriculum Newsletter - Term 6

Useful Information for Parents and Carers 

Fruit Time and Milk 
Each day the children are provided with free fruit delivered to the school. They also have the option of water or milk.  Each child is entitled to free milk until they are 5 years old.  Please let us know if your child has any allergies.   

Messy Play
Early Years is a very busy and messy place! Do not be alarmed if your child comes home in paint or glitter.  We try to ensure that the children are having as much fun as possible. 

Cooking

We cook with the children once a week; this will be something as simple as decorating biscuits to making pizzas or scones.  For this to happen continuously we do ask for a cooking contribution which covers the costs of cooking and messy play ingredients.  A £1 a week voluntary contribution is requested from parents.

First Aid
Our Early Years team are paediatric first aid trained. If your child does have a minor injury, you will be told when you pick up. If it is a head injury or an injury of a serious nature you will be informed straight away by telephone.  

Contact details

Please check that your mobile and email address are up to date as letters and notices are sent online.