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Nursery

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Purposeful play, rich experiences and meaningful interactions

At Sycamore Academy, our Nursery provision for 3–4 year olds builds upon the strong foundations established in our early years journey, enabling children to grow in confidence, independence, and curiosity as they prepare for Reception.

Our carefully sequenced curriculum is designed to deepen and extend children’s learning through purposeful play, rich experiences, and meaningful interactions. We continue to place a strong emphasis on communication and language, helping children to broaden their vocabulary, develop conversation skills, retell stories, and confidently share their ideas and experiences.

Alongside this, we support children’s personal, social and emotional development (PSED), encouraging them to build positive relationships, develop resilience, manage emotions, and become increasingly independent learners.

Children are provided with a stimulating environment that promotes physical development through a wide range of opportunities to strengthen fine and gross motor skills, supporting early writing, coordination, balance, and overall wellbeing.

Sycamore Nursery girl with racekt
Sycamore Nursery children with paint brushes
Sycamore Nursery children with building toys
Sycamore Nursery children in sandpit
Sycamore Nursery child inside butterfly display
Sycamore Nursery children building tower
Sycamore Nursery children with chalk board
Sycamore Nursery children outside
Sycamore Nursery girl with racekt
Sycamore Nursery children with paint brushes
Sycamore Nursery children with building toys
Sycamore Nursery children in sandpit
Sycamore Nursery child inside butterfly display
Sycamore Nursery children building tower
Sycamore Nursery children with chalk board
Sycamore Nursery children outside

An inclusive environment where children feel safe, valued, and motivated to learn.

As children move through Nursery, experiences are carefully planned to

  • Build upon prior learning and interests
  • Develop confidence, independence, and resilience
  • Strengthen early literacy and mathematical understanding
  • Encourage creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving
  • Prepare children for the routines and expectations of Reception.
Our experienced and nurturing staff know every child well and create an inclusive environment where children feel safe, valued, and motivated to learn.

Through strong partnerships with families, we ensure every child is supported to thrive and reach their full potential.

Most importantly, our Nursery provides a seamless transition into Reception, equipping children with the knowledge, skills, confidence, and love of learning needed for the next stage of their education.

Come and see the difference a strong start can make.

Sycamore Nursery children on swing
Sycamore Nursery child with plastic tubes on table
Sycamore Nursery child on wooden beam
Sycamore Nursery children making mud pies
Sycamore Nursery child cutting out mask
Sycamore Nursery child with tamborine
Sycamore Nursery child on climbing frame bar
Sycamore Nursery children on swing
Sycamore Nursery child with plastic tubes on table
Sycamore Nursery child on wooden beam
Sycamore Nursery children making mud pies
Sycamore Nursery child cutting out mask
Sycamore Nursery child with tamborine
Sycamore Nursery child on climbing frame bar

View our fantastic facilities

Interested in finding out more about our nursery?

We welcome visits from parents, carers and their children.  Contact the school office to arrange a visit where you can meet nursery leader Miss Meeks along with Headteacher Mrs Thorne and learn how our caring, experienced team supports your child’s early development. Enjoy a guided tour of our vibrant classroom and exciting outdoor play area to see where your child will learn, play and grow in a safe and stimulating environment.

Call us on 0115 915 5804 or email [email protected] to arrange a suitable day and time.
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Sycamore Nursery child on climbing bridge
Sycamore Nursery playing ball
Sycamore Nursery children playing shop
Sycamore Nursery children in sandpit
Sycamore Nursery children planting
sycamore Nursery child on climbing wall side angle
Sycamore Nursery child on climbing bridge
Sycamore Nursery playing ball
Sycamore Nursery children playing shop
Sycamore Nursery children in sandpit
Sycamore Nursery children planting

Timetable

We offer 15 hours funded places per week. You can choose a morning or afternoon session of 3 hours per day.

Session Time
Morning 8.45m – 11.45am
Afternoon 12.30pm – 3.30pm

 

Dedicated classroom and outdoor space

We have a dedicated classroom and outdoor play area for nursery, which means they can freely explore and interact with other children of the same age in a safe, friendly environment.  Through structured play, children can develop their communication and language skills while learning how to make friends, interact with others and have fun!

Types of activities and play will include:

  • shared story-time
  • painting
  • music with singing
  • outdoor play

Easy transition to Reception through to Year 6

Children attending our nursery benefit from joint activities with children from the 2 year provision and Reception which helps them when they are ready to move up to the next stage.  The nursery location means they will become familiar with the room layout of where they will continue their learning.

Sycamore Nursery child reading outside

Additional Information

If you would like to find out more about our nursery and apply for a place,  please contact us:

Call: 0115 915 5804

Email: [email protected]

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