Early Learning Options

Thursday, October 3, 2019 Elstree School Nursery and Pre-Prep Newbury Weekly News

ELSTREE Nursery and Pre-Prep in Woolhampton, Berkshire is set within the idyllic grounds of Elstree School’s 150 acres. Founded more than 20 years ago, it provides a stimulating environment for children aged three to seven to be nurtured and inspired. With a newly-refurbished and extended Early Years barn, garden, offices and entrance, Elstree Nursery and Pre-Prep has places for 70 girls and boys. Energetic, enthusiastic and qualified staff work hard to ensure that every child is valued and encouraged to explore and develop their talents. As this is often a child’s first experience of education, the transition from home to school is supported with home visits and taster days. This warm and homely approach is based upon the family principles of Elstree School. With access to extensive grounds and facilities, the Early Years children spend every week outdoors exploring the natural environment. This involves anything from sharing a hot chocolate and picnic around a campfire, to caring for their produce in the vegetable garden or having fun in the giant sandpit. Other weekly activities include cooking, PE, drama, music, art and learning French.

Regular trips relating to their topics are taken. They have recently visited Wellington Country Park, Marwell Zoo and a local garden centre to purchase seeds for their vegetable garden. Parents are positively encouraged to become actively

involved in their children’s learning and termly events for parents are held. There is also an afternoon for grandparents, as well as parent afternoons for Nursery and Reception, and the Den Building Day in the summer term is a firm favourite.

From September 2020, Elstree School will become fully co-educational. Girls and boys can begin their journey in Nursery and smoothly transition through Pre-Prep to Prep until the end of Year 8. Elstree Nursery and Pre-Prep are hosting their next Open Morning

on Saturday, October 12, at 10am. To book your place, visit www.elstreeschool.org.uk or contact the Registrar on (0118) 710 3302. For those not able to make the October Open Morning, there is another opportunity on Saturday, February 29, 2020.

Alternatively, you can reserve a space at one of the Toddler Sessions at 9am on either Thursday, October 31, or Thursday, November 14, by emailing registrar@elstreeschool.org.uk Individual visits are also welcome.