Early Years
Pre-Nursery and Nursery:
| Core care sessions |
| -Morning (0830 to 1200hrs), includes mid-morning snack |
| -Afternoon (1200 to 1530hrs), includes mid-afternoon snack |
| Extension care times |
| -Earlybird (0800 to 0830hrs) |
| -Lunchtime (1200 to 1245hrs), includes hot lunch |
| -Twilight (1530 to 1800hrs), per 30 minute session, incl. hot supper |
| Composite care offers |
| -School day (0830 to 1530hrs), inc AM/PM snacks & hot lunch |
| -Full day (0800 to 1800hrs), inc AM/PM snacks, hot lunch & supper |
Pre-Nursery is available on a ‘pick and mix’ process around core sessions and extensions which can lengthen the provision.
Nursery sessions are booked in advance per week for the whole term.
In Pre-Nursery and Nursery children attend at least 3 ‘sessions’ per week. Both are open during school half-terms and holidays.
Reception:
Reception is the first full time year of education. There are two classes each with their own qualified teacher and a teaching assistant.
All children follow the Early Years Curriculum which encourages child initiated and adult led activities working to each individual child’s needs. The boys and girls also benefit from the specialist teaching and facilities in dance, music, drama, tennis and other sport.
The purpose built Early Years centre facility supports the EY curriculum and through its design naturally encourages each child to become more independent using indoor and secure outdoor areas in which to learn.
Amesbury School is registered with Surrey County Council’s Early Years Scheme and can claim the grant for children aged 3-5 which it refunds to parents. Amesbury also accepts employer’s Child Care Vouchers.
Do you know what are you looking for in a school?
In 2008 we asked RS Academics the Independent Education Consultants to investigate why parents chose our Pre-Nursery, Nursery and Reception for their children. Parental responses were as follows:-
· 'The children just seemed happier than at other schools'
· ‘The children seemed a lot more relaxed and contented at Amesbury’
· ‘A nicer friendlier feel and happier children’
· ‘The Nursery was bright, colourful, stimulating and safe’
· ‘I liked Nursery and Reception being separate from Year 1 & Year 2’
Although Amesbury is a happy and relaxed school, it is also a very purposeful place. For further evidence of this do please go to the section on 'Leavers' Destinations' and 'Examination Results'.
For detailed documentation on the Early Years Curriculum, or the Nursery Voucher Scheme or to arrange a visit please call Mrs Liz Wright, PA to the Headmaster, on 01428 604322 or contact us by email at enquiries@amesburyschool.co.uk
