Our philosophy is to provide the very best in Early Years care and tuition for 3 to 4 year olds.

Children can join our Pre School Nursery from their third birthday, until they start in Reception at 4 years old.

Our Pre School Nursery children learn through a balance of planned teacher led and child-initiated play based activities both indoors and outside. We make learning an adventure, with many developmental opportunities along the way.  Above all, the aim is for the children to enjoy their learning, therefore making the transition from home to school a happy experience.  

Class numbers are kept intentionally small thus enabling our wonderful, highly qualified and experienced staff to give an exceptionally high quality of care. The children are given well-planned learning experiences that help develop their knowledge, understanding and skills across all areas of the foundation stage.

The School Environment

Children thrive when they are confident and happy. The Radnor House Sevenoaks Pre School Nursery years aim to develop children socially, academically and physically in a supportive and caring environment. 

Our Pre School Nursery classes are mixed age groups as we differentiate activities and learning, based on individual developmental stages rather than age. This allows our children to experience holistic, limitless opportunities enabling them to flourish at their own rate.  

The Curriculum

Our child-centred curriculum appreciates that each child is unique and aims to nurture happiness and confidence.  In our Pre School Nursery, daily planning ensures we meet the individual developmental needs of each child and follow the government’s revised Early Years Foundation Stage statutory framework. This includes:

• Personal, Social, Emotional Development
• Communication and Language
• Physical Development
• Literacy
• Mathematics
• Expressive Arts and Design: Dance, Drama, Art and Music
• Knowledge and Understanding the World

Sessions

We provide a steady routine for your child in our Pre School nursery. To assist us with this we ask that parents commit to a minimum of three sessions per week, moving up to five sessions per week from the academic year that they turn 4 years old (the year before they are due to join Reception). 

We offer sessions as morning sessions (including lunch), afternoon sessions, or a full day. 

Timings of the Day

8.20am - 8.40am - Self-registration and soft start: child-initiated learning (Busy Time!). Early drop off facilities are available from 7.30am (extra charges will apply).

8.40am - 10.25am - Carpet Time followed by free flow ‘Busy Time’ in the indoor and outdoor environments, tailored adult led learning, Specialist Subject teaching

10.25am - 10.40am -  Snack time

10.40am - 11.30am -  Free flow Busy Time in the indoor and outdoor environments, tailored adult led learning, Specialist Subject teaching

11.30am - 12pm - Lunch

12pm - 12.30pm - Carpet Time (songs and stories)

12.30pm - Pick up from morning session

12.30pm - 3.30pm - Free flow ‘Busy Time’ in the indoor and outdoor environments, tailored adult led learning, Specialist Subject teaching. Snack time is from 2pm - 2.15pm. 

We are delighted to be able to offer additional specialist teaching as part of the weekly timetable, including PE, French, Performing Arts, Forest School and Swimming.

The Co-curricular Programme

Pre School Nursery children also have the opportunity to participate in co-curricular activities throughout the week (additional charges apply) including Ballet, Taekwondo and Mini Tennis.

They enjoy opportunities to join in with the wider school community, taking part in a variety of events across the school which builds confidence and eases their journey into Reception. 

"The first thing you notice when you walk in is the genuinely warm and caring staff who make the whole thing feel very much like an extension of the family"

Nursery Parent