Our Early Years journey begins in the Nursery for children aged 2.5 years. Our Nursery provides a warm and friendly introduction to our youngest children set in a bespoke, stimulating and nurturing environment at the heart of the school.
We foster an atmosphere where the children learn to value each other as individuals, celebrating each other’s successes, and are caring, considerate and friendly towards their peers.
- From 2.5 years
- Open 38 weeks
- Coastal village location
- Coastal-inspired activities including ‘Beach School’
- Day trips and specialist teaching
- Highly qualified and expert Early Years staff
- 15 hours funded Early Years education available (enhanced provision charge of £2.80 per funded hour applies)
- Childcare vouchers accepted
- Wrap around care (Before/After School and Holiday Club) is available through our partners Creative Kidz Childcare Ltd
Early Years events familiarises the Nursery children with the Infant classrooms and teachers, helping them to understand better their role in our school community, whilst the annual Nativity and Sports Day help to build their confidence and encourage them to try new things.
We take the time to know every child, their strengths and weaknesses, guided by the bond they make with their key person. We work in partnership with home, and have an open door policy for parents to talk to staff, with parents’ evenings every term and daily contact maintained through a diary system.
Every child is supported by our highly qualified Nursery/Early Years staff to maximise the next steps in their learning. When they are ready to join our Infant School, there is a transition process in place to help smooth their journey into full time school.
Early Years Foundation Stage Profile Results
Our GLD (Good Level Development) results for 2019 were well above the national and county averages:
Meoncross = 94%
Hampshire = 77%
National = 72%
A mother at Tiddler and Toddler Group
I am so pleased that my daughter will never have to make the painful transition of starting Nursery as she already knows all the staff and the setting from such an early age (9 months).
Meoncross Early Years
Where imagination is at the heart of learning!