Phonics through play
Letter hunts, rhyming games, and story retelling build confident early readers.
Programs Junior Nursery
4–6 YEARS OLDJunior Nursery Learning for Early Development
Letters that sing, numbers that hide in block towers, and friendships that feel like family. Nursery children leave ready — and excited — for big school.
Inside the classroom
Reading, numbers & wondering why
Maths in motion
Counting songs, measuring pouring stations, and pattern blocks make numbers physical.
Little scientists
Magnifiers, planting trays, and "what floats?" tubs feed glorious curiosity.
What's included every month
- Daily phonics play, maths corners, and one-to-one reading time
- School-readiness skills: listening, lining up, packing a bag, asking for help
- Forest Friday outdoor classroom and seasonal nature projects
- Learning portfolio with photos, writing samples, and teacher notes
A day in Junior Nursery
- 8:00 — Morning meetingCalendar & weather
- 9:00 — Phonics & readingSmall groups
- 10:30 — Discovery cornersChild-led
- 1:00 — Maths & makingHands-on
- 3:00 — Garden & goodbyeStory to close
Good questions, honest answers
Yes — we track early literacy, number sense, and independence, and share a school-readiness summary before graduation.
At least two hours daily plus Forest Friday mornings in the nearby green — waterproofs provided.