Nursery

Stay and Play Sessions – Tuesday 9th June

SEH Nursery 2

Welcome to our nursery – A nurturing start to your child’s learning journey

Our vibrant nursery class is led by Mrs. Miller, supported by Mrs. Elmore and Miss Matthews. Together, we create a warm, stimulating environment where children aged 2–4 years can learn, play, and grow with confidence.

Admissions and funded places

We offer both funded and paid nursery places for children from the term after they turn 2 years old, subject to availability.

15-Hour Funded Entitlement

Children can attend:

  • 5 morning sessions: 9:00am – 12:00pm
  • 5 afternoon sessions: 12:00pm – 3:00pm

Additional sessions can be purchased if spaces are available.

30-Hour Funded Entitlement

For eligible families, children may attend:

  • Full days: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Early start session

We also offer an optional early start from 8:30am – 9:00am, which can be:

  • Covered by 30-hour funding OR Paid as a small additional charge.
Additional session charges are shown below:
Session Charge
An additional morning session (9:00am – 12:00pm) £15 per session
An additional afternoon session (12:00pm – 3:00pm) £15 per session
An Early Start session (8:30am – 9:00am) £2.50 per session

Invoices for additional sessions are issued each half term, and we kindly ask parents to pay one month in advance.

Stay and Play – Register now

Join us on Tuesday 9th June at our Stay and Play sessions to explore our lovely nursery, meet the teachers and enjoy some fun activities with your child.

Tuesday 9th June
  • Morning session: 10.00am – 11.00am
  • Afternoon session: 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Stay and Play – find out more and register
SEH Nursery 1

Learning through play – the heart of our nursery

At our nursery, every play opportunity is a learning opportunity. Our rich environment encourages curiosity, creativity, and independence.

🌟 Maths

Children explore mathematical concepts through:

  • Learning numbers and number concepts up to five
  • Sand and water play (pouring, filling, measuring)
  • Sorting by size, shape, and colour
  • Shape exploration and number rhymes

🌟 Literacy

We nurture early communication and reading skills by:

  • Foundations for Phonics – Turning into Sounds
  • Encouraging mark-making (the first steps to writing)
  • Providing a variety of books and text in the environment
  • Singing nursery rhymes to build rhythm, vocabulary, and memory

🌟 Physical Development

Through fun and active play:

  • Climbing and balancing outdoors
  • Throwing and catching balls
  • Building with blocks
  • Using playdough and mark-making tools to develop fine motor strength

🌟 Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED)

Children develop important life skills such as:

  • Hanging up their own coat
  • Turn-taking and sharing
  • Playing alongside and with other children
  • Expressing emotions and building confidence

🌟 Communication and Language

This is central to all learning. Our staff support speech development by:

  • Introducing new vocabulary naturally through play
  • Modelling clear pronunciation
  • Giving time and space for children to talk
  • Engaging in meaningful conversations during activities

The magic of books

Our nursery children love books! Even before they can read words, they enjoy exploring pictures, making predictions, and telling their own stories.

Sharing books at home:

  • Strengthens bonds and trust
  • Builds language and listening skills
  • Helps children understand the world around them
It’s never too early to begin reading to your child—even babies love hearing your voice!
Tips on reading with your children

Helpful resources for parents

Support your child’s development with these trusted resources.

NHS Best Start for Life : Tips on child development and learning.

Tiny Happy People: Short videos supporting emotional development.

Language for Life:  Guidance on speech, language and communication.

Sleep Support: Help with bedtime routines and night-time waking.

Singing and interacting with your child

Click on these useful links to find nursery rhymes and songs to sing with your child.

Sing, sing, sing!

Click here to go to nursery rhymes and songs found on the Little Wandle Parents Page

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