INFANTS
WELCOME TO OUR INFANT SCHOOL
At St Nicholas' School, our Infant boys and girls thrive, encouraged to be inquisitive and apply the skills they learn to investigate the world around them.
We recognise that the first years of a child's education are vital for their physical and emotional development and attitude to learning. Our vision is for each child to be the very best they can be; to be happy, confident learners, keen to explore and try out new things.
With a broad and rich curriculum, our Infant pupils enjoy a range of subjects taught by specialist teachers with an array of opportunities on offer and access to exceptional shared facilities.
EXPLORE OUR INFANT SCHOOL
WHERE CURIOSITY LEADS THE WAY
DISCOVER OUR INFANT SCHOOL PROVISION AT A GLANCE
Our Infant provision includes all of the following and so much more!
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3 Play Areas
A variety of play equipment to choose from, surrounded by woodlands.
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Cooked Lunch
Children that stay for lunch enjoy a wholesome meal in the main school's Dining Hall
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EYE Funding
We accept 15 hours EYE Funding per week until the term of your child's 5th birthday
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Forest School
Weekly sessions within our woodland enables exploration and outdoor creativity
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MAT Learners
Extension tasks and co-curricular activities target More Able and Talented Learners
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MFL
Weekly French and Mandarin lessons with the opportunity to join a Spanish club
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Sport
PE and games lessons offering a breadth of sports with specialist teachers
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Library
Weekly visits to our Junior Library for story time and to select a book to take home
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Literacy
Bringing a multicultural diverse selection of books alive to extend vocabulary
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Mindfulness
Mindfulness strategies are taught weekly, improving wellbeing and focus
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Music
Weekly lessons with a specialist teacher introducing instruments, singing and rhythm
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Numeracy
Exploration of numbers in different ways to enrich visual conception
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Outdoor Learning
Our outdoor classroom offers enrichment and connection with the natural world
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Performing Arts
Story characters are brought to life in weekly lessons run by our Head of Performing Arts
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Phonics
Weekly sounds linked to classroom activities, following our own phonics programme
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Super Curriculum
Providing guidance to explore subjects at home, fuelling passion and curiosity
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Violin Lessons
All pupils begin to learn the violin as part of the curriculum with a specialist teacher
EXPLORE OUR INFANT FACILITIES
Branksomewood, home to our Nursery and Infants, provides a a wide range of outstanding indoor and outdoor facilities.
INSPIRING YOUNG MINDS
We believe that every child deserves the best possible start and support each individual, enabling them to reach their full potential.
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DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE
Our taster adventures are the perfect way for your child to experience the warmth, energy, and spirit of our Infant School.
From exciting themed events to personalised days built around your child’s interests, there’s something for every little explorer!
INFANT PLACE ENQUIRY
Offering rolling admissions, we welcome applications throughout the school year at all ages.
If you would like to enquire regarding the availability within our Infant School or arrange a visit, please call the Admissions Team on 01252 850121 or contact us here.
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