insideKENT Magazine Issue 75 - June 2018 | Page 162

EDUCATION THE NURSERY AT ST LAWRENCE COLLEGE At a time when many nurseries are expanding their numbers and opening their doors to more children, St Lawrence College in Ramsgate is changing its Nursery to become smaller, more exclusive and more personal. The remodelled Nursery aims to offer an imaginative contemporary take on an old- fashioned idyllic childhood. A modern, calm and focussed classroom environment is perfectly balanced with plenty of fresh air, muddy knees, creativity and messy play. Kindness and respect are considered important and, with a freshly prepared hot lunch available with every session, children will be taught good table manners. The Nursery curriculum is also changing to bring together a focus on developing core 162 literacy and numeracy skills with the most exciting elements of forest school and the School’s established outdoor adventures’ programme. St Lawrence College considers Nursery education so important that they have redeployed one of their outstanding teachers to take charge. Current Year 1 Teacher, Rebecca Brown, is buzzing with excitement at the prospect; her energy and enthusiasm for September’s new-look Nursery is infectious. Head of the Junior School, Ellen Rowe, said: “Having an experienced Early Years’ Qualified Teacher in the Nursery will ensure that every child in our care receives the very best start to their academic school life. With a smaller number of children there will be more opportunities for one-to-one learning, giving pupils a real head start before they move up to Reception.” Established in 1879, St Lawrence College has been offering a high-quality education for children aged 3 to 18 years for generations of local families. With its popularity growing, and waiting lists in many year groups, parents can register their child from birth for a place in the Nursery with natural progression to the Junior School. Find out more and arrange a visit: 01843 572912 | [email protected] | www.slcuk.com