At Manor Hill First School Nursery children are at the centre of all we do, we are incredibly proud of our high quality Early Years provision where children have the opportunity to lead their own learning in an inclusive and supportive environment.

Our qualified and experienced staff observe the children on a daily basis and use their observations to plan further opportunities for children to help them progress through the Early Years Curriculum in a way which best suits their needs.

Our setting is open daily during school term time and provides a full and busy play based curriculum for children aged between two and four years old.

Bright Beginners

Our Bright Beginners room provides a welcoming, encouraging environment for two year olds where by using stimulating child led activities the children are encouraged and supported to develop their natural interest in becoming independent. Opportunities are available in our indoor and outdoor environments for construction, mark making and messy play and there is a quiet area for sharing stories, songs and rhymes.

Early Explorers

Our Early Explorers environment is new for 2022 and is located in a purpose built classroom and providing a wonderful space for children aged 3 to continue their development. This room provides progression from the Bright Beginners and continues to put children’s interests and development of prime skills at the heart of the provision. Play spaces include role-play, sand, water, sensory, construction, small world and reading, mark making and outdoor areas.

Early Explorers participate in weekly Forest School sessions in our extensive school grounds are part of our weekly timetable, these are planned by our qualified Forest School Leaders to offer a wealth of outdoor learning opportunities such as den building, climbing and learning how to use tools. Please see our Forest School Page for more information.

Little Learners

Our Little Learners environment comprises of a spacious classroom and outdoor area for our three and four year olds. Alongside focused daily Phonics, Numeracy and Literacy activities, staff plan play experiences based on the children’s interests. There are a variety of play spaces including, role-play, sand, water, sensory, construction, small world and reading areas.

Many of our Little Learners go on to join our Reception Class at Manor Hill, they benefit from having developed relationships with the wider school staff team and each other prior to this important transition.

Weekly Forest School sessions in our extensive school grounds are part of our weekly timetable, these are planned by our qualified Forest School Leaders to offer a wealth of outdoor learning opportunities such as den building, climbing and learning how to use tools. Please see our Forest School Page for more information.