St John's School Nursery
We know how essential it is to provide a high standard of sensitive personal care at the same time encourage each child's development.
Children join the Early Years Unit when they reach the age of three, or two and a half if toilet trained and may initially attend for a few sessions in the week. The Early Years Unit is an integral part of the Pre Prep department and is included in many aspects of school life.
Children attend Assembly every morning with the Pre Prep classes and enjoy performing for their parents in Nativity plays and concerts. Older pupils frequently help at break and lunchtimes, encouraging the sense of family atmosphere.
The Early Years Unit teacher is assisted by an NNEB qualified assistant: pupils have two adjoining classrooms 'formal work-room' for Reception and an 'activity' room for the Nursery.
Classes will be split for the morning sessions, Reception children will have Maths and Language dedicated time and the Nursery children will follow the Desirable Outcomes programme, under teacher direction.
Classes will then be combined in the afternoon for topic work and activities such as PE, art and craft, music and topic walks.
Numbers are small and pupils benefit from individual help and attention. Children learn through play in a relaxed and creative environment and the foundations of independence and academic learning are laid down in the Early Years Unit.
The educational programme provides a balanced range of activities designed to aid the physical, social, emotional and cognitive development of the pupils. Pre-reading, writing and number work is balanced with art, music, dance and drama through a variety of teaching strategies. Science, technology and humanities are introduced through a topic-based approach.
The Early Years Unit prepares the way for a smooth and happy transfer Year 1.
We are very flexible if pupils wish to start at short notice, for example, a little boy came for a taster session one Monday morning, he cried when it was time for him to go home because he wanted to stay and play. He has been coming every day since. What a better recommendation could St John's have than that?
- Outstanding ESTYN inspection.
- Happy, confident children.
- Full time fees from September 2008 - £1,295 per term (pro-rata for part-time)
Residents of Bridgend County Borough are eligible for Early Years Grant (Sept 2008 - £484.00 per term)
- Opening Times:
- 8.15am - 5.30pm
8.15am - 8.50am free
3.20pm - 5.30pm £3.50 per day (£2.50 per day if used for 3 or more days in a week)
Light tea included in price
Holiday Club for school holidays - £7.50 per half day £15.00 per day 9am-5pm) £2.50 for breakfast (8am - 9am)
"As we approached the school on the second morning, our son shouted out "There it is, there it is, my school!" We knew by that reaction that it had been an immediate hit." Parent
"When I'm trying to keep up with my five Year old as he's running to his classroom in the morning, I know that I made the right choice!" Parent
"The warm friendly atmosphere at St John's encourages each child to believe they belong and that no one is more important than anyone else. They learn to be considerate of others and that manners are as important as any other attribute in their development." Parent
- Eligible for Nursery Education Grants: Yes
- Snacks Provided: Yes
- Lunch Provided: Yes
- Special Needs: Yes
- Min Age: 3 Years
- Max Age: 11 Years
- After School Care: Yes
- Number of Children per carer: 6
- Number of Employees: 4
- Enclosed Outdoor Play Area: Yes
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From the West:
Take J37 from the M4. Off the slip road take the third exit (right) and follow the A4229 to Porthcawl passing the Esso Petrol station and the Grove Golf Club. Continue along the A4229 until you reach Newton Nottage Roundabout. Take the first exit (left) and follow the A4106 towards Newton passing the speed camera and duck pond. At the next roundabout take the third exit (right) and then turn left after the bus stop at the roadsign indicating St John's Church into Clevis Crescent. Continue straight down Clevis Hill and turn left at the bottom into Church Street. Pass the Church on your right and the Jolly Sailor Public House on your left and continue towards a right-hand bend. The entrance to St John's School is on your left on the bend.
From the East:
Take J35 from the M4. Off the slip road take the first exit (left) and follow the A473 towards Porthcawl passing Waterton Retail Park. At the next roundabout take the second exit and join the A48 towards Porthcawl. Continue along the A48 passing Broadlands housing Estate and Laleston Car Sales on your right. At the Redhill roundabout take the first exit (left) onto the A4106 and continue towards Porthcawl until you reach Newton roundabout. Take the first exit (left) and then turn left after the bus stop at the roadsign indicating St John's Church into Clevis Crescent. Continue straight down Clevis Hill and turn left at the bottom into Church Street. Pass the Church on your right and the Jolly Sailor Public House on your left and continue towards a right-hand bend. The entrance to St John's School is on your left on the bend.
SAT NAV CF36 5SJ or CF36 5NP
Nearest train station - Bridgend (Swansea-Paddington line)
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