Our Pre-School children are based within our Pre-Prep building. The Pre-School teachers work with our children to ensure that they adopt a passion for learning and develop their independence in preparation for Reception.
We work with our children to ensure that they adopt the passion for learning and develop their independence in preparation for Reception. Children enjoy a varied timetable which has a great emphasis on language, literacy and mathematical development. They participate in phonics, with the focus on one letter each week. The expert Early Years educators plan varied activities around the letter of the week, from sensory trays to writing books.
Children benefit from the Prep site, with access to the Pre-Prep Hall for PE lessons each week. They also enjoy Music lessons weekly, within our Pre-Prep hall from a specialist teacher and have access to extra-curricular activities during term-time, these consists of Ballet sessions with a local Ballet school, as well as Football classes with a local Football class.
Pre-School enjoy visiting our outdoor classroom and getting close to nature. As Ashley Manor is set in 45 acres of parkland, the children benefit from the sheer variety of exciting outdoor areas as well as a chance to connect with the natural world. Outdoor learning is one of the most important companions in children’s growth and development.
Progression into Pre-Prep
All our nursery children are guaranteed automatic entry into our Reception class. Our Pre-School Teachers ensure a smooth transition into Reception, giving the children the confidence to be ‘Reception ready’ through a variety of activities that are a combination of structured and child-led activities which help children develop their skills and knowledge at their own pace.
The transition from Pre-School and Reception is seamless, thanks to the close nature in which the Pre-School and School work together. Our Pre-School classrooms are based within the School’s Pre-Prep department, giving the children the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the environment and using the shared spaces within Pre-Prep to partake in a variety of activities. The children spend time with the Reception teacher throughout the year, from reading sessions to numerous settling in sessions in the classroom, having many opportunities during the year to get to know the Pre-Prep Department.
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