Our Groups
We have 3 different learning groups according to children's ages. These are the Bears, Elephants and Tigers. Our daily routine sees us split into our different groups for 20 minutes during the morning session and 20 minutes in the afternoon. The majority of the time children are able to play together in a larger group.
Bear Group - 2 year olds +
Gill Judge is the key person for the Bear Group. She has a wealth of experience working in a nursery setting and also in Primary schools.
Our 2-year-olds are gently introduced to the Preschool routine through a warm, nurturing and playful approach. They will have plenty of opportunities to explore their new surroundings, build relationships with familiar adults and begin to develop friendships with their peers.
Through a mixture of small-group activities and child-led play, the children will develop their confidence, communication and independence at their own pace. They will enjoy stories, singing, messy and sensory play, creative activities, music and movement, as well as opportunities to explore outdoors.
We understand that every child settles differently, so we provide lots of encouragement, reassurance and one-to-one support. Our aim is to make their transition into Preschool a happy and positive experience, helping them feel secure, confident and excited to learn and play.
Elephant Group - 3 year olds
Su Porter Scott is the key person for the Elephants. Su is a dedicated and experienced teacher.
Our Elephant Group children enjoy a wonderful variety of fun, engaging activities that encourage them to learn, explore and grow in confidence. They take part in many of the same exciting experiences as our older Tiger Group children, but at a gentler pace and in a way that is appropriate for their age and stage of development.Through playful phonics, hands-on maths, creative activities, messy play, music, stories and PE, the children are encouraged to develop their communication, independence and problem-solving skills. We provide plenty of opportunities for children to make choices, try new things and learn through exploration.
Our supportive approach helps each child build confidence and develop the skills they need as they continue their journey towards becoming happy, independent and enthusiastic learners.
Tiger Group - 4 + year olds
Sarah Wheatley-Hince - Manager and key person for the Tigers. Sarah has worked at the Nursery for 19 years and has owned and managed it for over 16 years. Our Tiger Group children enjoy a wonderful range of fun and challenging activities designed to build their confidence and prepare them for the transition to Primary School. Through playful learning, they develop important early skills in phonics, maths, communication and problem-solving.
They enjoy exciting phonics games, messy and hands-on maths activities, and energetic PE sessions. We also encourage independence by supporting the children to change into their own PE kits, look after their belongings and take responsibility for themselves.
Our aim is to make learning fun while helping every child become confident, independent and ready for their next big adventure at school!
Bear Group - 2 year olds +
Gill Judge is the key person for the Bear Group. She has a wealth of experience working in a nursery setting and also in Primary schools.
Our 2-year-olds are gently introduced to the Preschool routine through a warm, nurturing and playful approach. They will have plenty of opportunities to explore their new surroundings, build relationships with familiar adults and begin to develop friendships with their peers.
Through a mixture of small-group activities and child-led play, the children will develop their confidence, communication and independence at their own pace. They will enjoy stories, singing, messy and sensory play, creative activities, music and movement, as well as opportunities to explore outdoors.
We understand that every child settles differently, so we provide lots of encouragement, reassurance and one-to-one support. Our aim is to make their transition into Preschool a happy and positive experience, helping them feel secure, confident and excited to learn and play.
Elephant Group - 3 year olds
Su Porter Scott is the key person for the Elephants. Su is a dedicated and experienced teacher.
Our Elephant Group children enjoy a wonderful variety of fun, engaging activities that encourage them to learn, explore and grow in confidence. They take part in many of the same exciting experiences as our older Tiger Group children, but at a gentler pace and in a way that is appropriate for their age and stage of development.Through playful phonics, hands-on maths, creative activities, messy play, music, stories and PE, the children are encouraged to develop their communication, independence and problem-solving skills. We provide plenty of opportunities for children to make choices, try new things and learn through exploration.
Our supportive approach helps each child build confidence and develop the skills they need as they continue their journey towards becoming happy, independent and enthusiastic learners.
Tiger Group - 4 + year olds
Sarah Wheatley-Hince - Manager and key person for the Tigers. Sarah has worked at the Nursery for 19 years and has owned and managed it for over 16 years. Our Tiger Group children enjoy a wonderful range of fun and challenging activities designed to build their confidence and prepare them for the transition to Primary School. Through playful learning, they develop important early skills in phonics, maths, communication and problem-solving.
They enjoy exciting phonics games, messy and hands-on maths activities, and energetic PE sessions. We also encourage independence by supporting the children to change into their own PE kits, look after their belongings and take responsibility for themselves.
Our aim is to make learning fun while helping every child become confident, independent and ready for their next big adventure at school!