Children can join the nursery at the age of two and a half years and they will remain in the section, joining the reception class at around the age of five, where they remain until they are old enough to join Year 1 of the Elementary Section. Although we appreciate that some of the younger children may not be fully toilet trained it is certainly better for all concerned, and the child's own comfort, if they are.

Of utmost importance to us is the provision of a safe, positive, happy and interesting environment in which the children can grow in confidence, begin to solve problems and find out about their environment through first-hand experience.

The children are guided through a combination of carefully planned and prepared activities as well as free play. They are gently encouraged to explore, discover and talk about their experiences and feelings. Many of the activities are art based and provide regular opportunities to create work which is proudly taken home or displayed around the classroom or school. We value the contributions that the youngest children in school make to our environment.

Within the carefully structured situation that our classes offer, we take into consideration a child’s individual needs and interests. We encourage a certain amount of independence and autonomy and work towards the children becoming more aware of others’ feelings and needs.

We see the first years of a child’s life in school as of paramount importance for laying the foundations for their future learning and recognize that if a child feels secure, happy and stimulated at the beginning of their school life then, many potential problems could be avoided later on.