We believe that a child’s readiness for school is NOT a journey that starts 6 months before they go to school, but a journey that starts from birth where the opportunities a child experiences at home and nursery help to build the foundations for cognitive, emotional and social education. 

PLEASE NOTE: You must apply for a school place for your child even if they already attend our nursery. Children in our nursery are not given priority. Schools must consider applications from children in nursery in the same way as all other applicants, i.e. in accordance with the admission criteria for the school.

For more information about the transition to school, please click on the links below: 

https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/Children-young-people-and-families/Childcare/Preparing-your-child-for-school.aspx

https://www.pacey.org.uk/partners/school-ready/preparation/

https://www.dorsetnexus.org.uk/Page/9002

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If children can do these things before starting Reception then they are getting the best chance for success as they begin school. We focus on these areas in nursery, but working on them at home too will mean even more success!