Nursery Life
Where Learning Unfolds Naturally
At St Christopher School's Nursery, we pride ourselves on fostering a nurturing and vibrant environment where early childhood education is not just about structured lessons but also about boundless exploration and unfettered creativity. We believe that the early years are a time for curiosity to bloom and creativity to thrive. Our Nursery has a unique culture and ethos, setting the stage for your child's educational journey by emphasizing child-centred learning and unstructured play.
Doors open from 8:00am to welcome the children, with the day starting at 8.30am, the morning session includes a hot lunch. The range of sessions available is detailed below. Sessions are booked in advance each half term.
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Nursery Sessions
We understand the importance of flexibility when it comes to fitting nursery sessions into your busy family's schedule. That's why we offer four different nursery sessions designed to accommodate your unique needs, including:
| Morning Session • 8.30am – 12:30pm |
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| A vibrant start to the day filled with creative play and exploration that lays the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. The morning session includes a hot lunch. |
| Afternoon Session • 12.30pm – 4.30pm |
| A vibrant start to the day filled with creative play and exploration that lays the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. The morning session includes a hot lunch. |
| School Day Session • (8.30am – 3:20pm) |
| A vibrant start to the day filled with creative play and exploration that lays the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. The morning session includes a hot lunch. |
| Whole Day Session • (8.30am – 4.30pm) |
| A vibrant start to the day filled with creative play and exploration that lays the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. The morning session includes a hot lunch. |
| A Typical Day in the Nursery | |
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| 8.30am |
Start of the school day Children can be dropped off at the Junior School from 8.00am. |
| 8.30 to 11.30am | Lessons Start |
| 11.30am | Lunch in the Nursery |
| 12.30pm |
The nursery morning session ends The nursery afternoon session begins |
| 3.00pm | Snack |
| 3.20pm |
End of the school day Children can stay until 4.30pm. |
| 4.30pm |
End of whole day Children can go to After School Care (until 6.30pm). |
Supporting Working Parents with Wraparound Care
We understand the demands of today's fast-paced world, and we are here to support working parents. St Chris offers Wraparound Care, which extends from 7:30am to 6:30pm, five days a week in the main school during term time. This service ensures a seamless transition for your child between the nurturing environment of the Junior School and the demands of your daily routine.
Enhanced Learning by a Caring Team
Our Nursery team consists of dedicated professionals who are passionate about child development. They play a central role in guiding your child's educational journey and ensuring that each child's unique needs are met. To enrich your child's experience, we also have specialist teachers who provide lessons in music, Forest School, physical education, and swimming.
