Nursery provision at Dudley House School
Our nursery provision provides a gentle welcome to the world of school and a smooth transition from home. At Dudley House School, we nurture a strong family ethos that runs from nursery to year 6. Although some children only join us for our excellent nursery provision, most are so settled, that the continue their education with us until year 6. Our school is inclusive and welcomes all pupils. Our teaching and faith value the family and promote respect for all.
We offer the children the best possible start through a stimulating, practical and exciting curriculum, rooted in excellent early years practice. We believe that children learn best when they are motivated through a wide range of challenging and enjoyable activities. We carefully build on what they know and can do then help them to achieve their next steps of learning.
Staff
Our Nursery, is overseen by Mrs Kim Camm BEd (Hons), a qualified teacher with many years’ experience.
Uniform
Children wear a smart uniform in line with school policy. A range of new and pre-loved unifrom is available from the school office.
The Nursery Day
We offer parents the choice of morning, afternoon or all day sessions during term time (38 weeks a year). Morning sessions begin at 8:45 am and afternoon sessions from 1:00 pm. Parents can mix and match sessions depending on their needs and spaces available. For parents who need a longer day the school provides care from 8:15 to 5:00 pm.
Throughout the nursery day, children have the opportunity to learn through child and adult initiated activities. Our environment is well-equipped with a range of resources to stimulate the senses and encourage children to become independent, learn through discovery, and build their skills daily. Children also have access to large outdoor facilities at the rear of the school, in addition to excellent P.E facilities and outdoor area.
After a healthy snack provided by parents/carers, the children join with the children in the rest of the school for a mid-morning break. We find this very beneficial as children learn from older role models.
When the children are ready, they join other school members for daily worship and weekly golden book assembly. This helps with the transition to the formal school education.
If the children stay all day, they bring a healthy packed lunch, to eat alongside other members of the school in the hall, supported by Mrs Sellars.
Fees
All 3 and 4 year olds, are entitled to 15 hours early years funded provision per week over 38 weeks (and some children are entitled to 30 hours), from the term following their 3rd birthday until the term following their fifth birthday.
This means that if their birthday is during the period April to August they would access their free funded sessions from the following September; if their birthday is during the period September to December they can access their free funded sessions from the following January (or wait until the following September); and if born during the period January to March they would access their free funded sessions after the Easter break in April (or wait until the following September).
Additional hours are charged at a rate of £6:30 per hour. Your child is welcome to attend on a full or part time basis.
Optional Extras
Early Mornings
To help working parents of children in the school, there is a member of staff on the school playground from 8:15 each morning. Providing children are self-sufficient, they can join other members of our school on the playground from this time.
After School Care
Dudley House School provides a variety of after school clubs until 5:00 pm and a Friday afternoon club from 12:45 – 3:30 pm. For additional information, please see our Clubs and Afterschool Care page in the information for parents’ section.
Educational Visits
Educational visits to support children’s development towards Early Learning Goals are organised regularly and may incur an additional cost.
Admissions
Children can begin their educational journey with Dudley House School from the age of 3 and are welcome to start with us at any time and any age – providing we have places available and can meet their individual needs.
We operate an ‘open door’ policy during term time and invite you to visit us at a mutually convenient time. This will allow you to see the facilities and meet staff before making your final decision. We encourage your child to attend a ‘taster’ session with us. The dates of these can be flexible to meet your needs.
If you would like to join us, please get in touch.
Getting to know you
We believe that parents and staff share a joint interest in and responsibility for your child’s development and learning. You are the experts where your child is concerned and you know of any special interests and needs. Therefore, a good relationship between parents/carers and school staff is vital to share information.
Parents are encouraged to talk to staff if they have any concerns.