EDUCATION
JUNIOR KING ’ S SCHOOL LITTLE BARN NURSERY
THE LITTLE BARN NURSERY AT JUNIOR KING ’ S SCHOOL IS THE PERFECT PLACE FOR A CHILD TO BEGIN THEIR EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY . THE NURSERY ITSELF IS A WARM , WELCOMING , PURPOSE-BUILT SETTING WHERE LEARNING HAPPENS THROUGH PLAY . CHILDREN ARE SUPPORTED THROUGH A HIGH CHILD-TO-STAFF RATIO , ENSURING THEY CAN THRIVE SOCIALLY , EMOTIONALLY , AND ACADEMICALLY .
The barn is set up with areas both indoors and out . The garden can be used in all weathers and an enclosed deck space provides freedom and security at the same time .
Inside , there are activities for the children to develop skills across all areas of learning , such as the opportunity to share books , make marks ( early reading and writing ), trying a range of creative and role play experiences ( expressive arts and design ), using tools such as scissors , pencils and paint brushes ( physical development ) and time to share their ideas with others ( communication and language ).
In the outdoor area , the children can also explore all areas of learning on a larger scale . They engage with nature by growing plants and vegetables and looking for wildlife ( understanding the world ), they can explore making marks in the mud with sticks or with chunky chalks on the tarmac ( early writing ) and develop their large physical skills through the challenge of climbing and swinging , balancing and pedalling ( physical development ).
In their time in the nursery , children are engaged through well-planned , purposeful play activities , with a dynamic range of learning experiences prioritised . French , music and dance are all taught by specialist teachers and learning is enriched through a creative approach in all areas , providing the perfect foundation for later school experiences .
The school fosters active learning and full use is made of the extensive 80-acre grounds , with children encouraged to explore and have fun in nature at playtime and through Forest School . Junior King ’ s is an accredited Forest School and has been since 2008 . All nursery children take part in the Forest School programme , undertaking practical , handson experiences in the school ’ s own woodland . It provides a unique opportunity to learn about nature and the changing seasons first-hand , allowing children the time and space to follow their particular fascination and work cooperatively in small groups .
The aim of the Pre-Prep Department is to provide a safe , caring and nurturing environment where every child is an individual . The staff enjoy getting to know each of the children in their care and help to lay down the foundations for a love of learning during these formative years by providing a breadth of different experiences to give children the confidence to be what they want to be .
Open mornings are held throughout the year and the school also welcomes families to book a visit during term time to experience the school in action .
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