We take children from the term in which they turn three, until the September following their fourth birthday, when they move into the Reception Class. The staff in Wardle House work together closely to ensure a smooth transition between Nursery and Reception.
Children come to school with a wealth of learning, which has been acquired during the first three years of life. We aim to build on these foundations, through the provision of a curriculum that is stimulating, structured and balanced; which engages the child physically, intellectually, socially and emotionally; which develops the child’s skills, concepts and attitudes and one that provides opportunities for first-hand experiences through structured play and activities.
A wide range of activities are on offer every day at the King's Nursery. In addition to activities covering all the areas of learning as required by the Early Years Foundation Stage - Personal, Social & Emotional Development; Communication, Language & Literacy; Problem Solving, Reasoning & Numeracy; Knowledge & Understanding of the World; Creative Development and Physical Development; we also have PE and Cooking sessions timetabled within the week, plus Dance and Music taught by specialist teachers.
At King’s children start performing at an early age and our Nursery pupils take part in the Infant Nativity Play in the Cathedral and the Wardle House summer play in our garden.
We accept Nursery Vouchers.