2026-27
Our teacher is Miss J. Kelly
Learning Support: Miss L. Pszenyczniak and Mrs L. Stubbs
Our Day
Please note: After 9.00am/ 12:05pm your child will be marked as late.
The children enter and leave through Child Entrance 1, this is signposted.
To prevent overcrowding and to keep our children safe, you are welcome to wait in the KS1 playground until the Nursery gates open at 8.50am.
Things to Remember
The children will read daily so please bring in their book bag, diary and reading book everyday.
Children need wellies and a rain coat in school to access the outdoor classroom in all weathers.
Please bring spare clothes in a named bag.
The children are encouraged to eat fruit and drink milk daily.
Can we just remind parents/ carers that school uniform and school shoes should be worn every day (apart from Fridays, when we do nature play).
Things to Know
We have fruit, milk and water each day. Children do not need their own water bottle or snack.
On your birthday you can wear your own clothes as a treat.
On a Friday someone is picked to be the star of the week.
On your birthday you can wear your own clothes as a treat! We cannot give treats out like sweets or chocolate but if you wish you could buy a present for the class i.e a book, a jigsaw or a game.
Every Friday two children will be picked to be in the Golden Book. They will receive a certificate and get a dip in Mrs Clerkin’s golden box.
Please download the ‘Arbor’ app. This is the new platform school will use to send letters. Type in tour email address that school has on file and press forgot password. Make a password and then you will be logged on. Please contact the office if you have any questions about this.
Nursery Admissions
Please use the link to see our Nursery Admissions Policy.
What to expect in Early Years Foundation Stage
Please select the document below.
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What to expect in the EYFS | [pdf 5MB] |
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Childcare Choices
For more information about entitlement please click on the picture link or select the link below to access the Childcare Choices Toolkit.
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Childcare Choices Toolkit |
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum (EYFS)
Within the Foundation stage we have worked hard to create a curriculum that allows the Nursery year and Reception year to complement each other. This builds on skills that are established in Nursery within Reception to enable children to become school ready at the end of the Foundation stage.
Please click on the picture link to learn more about the EYFS Curriculum at St Mary's.
Tapestry
We use Tapestry to share your children’s learning and key information throughout the year. All parents should now be able to access Tapestry and are encouraged to add your own observations that your child would like to share with his or her class.
St Mary's Instagram
Please follow us on instagram stmarys_rcp
Phonics Support
Please click on the picture link to learn more about how phonics is taught at St Marys.
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Rhymes for Letter Formation - Read, Write Inc | [pdf 197KB] |
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Phonics Sounds - Read Write Inc | [pdf 478KB] |
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Our Classroom
Our Nursery classroom provides a warm, inclusive, and welcoming environment where our youngest children begin their journey of growth, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. Guided by our mission to be 'called to love as God loves', we place Christ at the centre of our daily routines, with opportunities for prayer, worship, and reflection supported by a child-friendly altar as a focal point. Through thoughtfully designed continuous provision, children are encouraged to explore, play adventurously, and develop curiosity and independence. Our calm and nurturing space help us celebrate each child’s unique milestones, while gently supporting their development and fostering a strong sense of faith, joy, and belonging from the very start.
Outdoor Facilities
Our Nursery outdoor area is a rich, nature-inspired space that welcomes children all year round (even in almost all weather!) offering daily opportunities to explore, play, and grow. Through nature-based activities, children connect with the world around them, engaging their senses, building creativity, and developing essential gross motor skills as they move, climb, balance, and construct. Outdoor learning is valued just as highly as indoor learning, and our provision across both environments supports development in every area of the Early Years Curriculum. With plenty of space to take safe risks, imagine freely, and play adventurously, our outdoor area helps children build independence, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.