Nursery (2-4 years)

Our Vision

At Howitt Nursery, we cultivate an inclusive, nurturing, and inspiring environment where every child is empowered to lead their own learning journey.

We believe that children are natural researchers, innovators and thinkers, and we place their unique voices and interests at the heart of everything we do.

We are committed to providing every child with the opportunities, resources, and encouragement they need to succeed, whatever their individual needs or circumstances. Strong relationships with children and families are the foundation of our practice.

Play is how children make sense of the world around them. We commit to providing uninterrupted time and space for children to explore their own ideas, follow their curiosity, and make independent choices. As expert educators, we facilitate children's play, allowing them to develop confidence, autonomy, and a lifelong love for discovery.

Our environment is carefully curated with open-ended resources, offering limitless possibilities for children to think critically, solve problems and invent. This supports the development of creativity, resilience, and the freedom to express ideas in their own unique ways.

What do we offer?

We have a range of sessions available to suit your family. We accept 15 and 30 hours government funded places, and have optional extra paid hours available. To find out what funding you are eligible for, visit www.beststartinlife.gov.uk.

Morning sessions

8.30-11.30am

Afternoon sessions

12.30-3.30pm

All day sessions

8.30-3.30pm (packed lunch required)

Breakfast club

7.30-8.30am

After school club

Available from 3.30-6.00pm

To find out more, please contact the school office to arrange a visit and see our wonderful nursery in action.

Our Nursery Day

No two nursery days are exactly the same. We follow the children's interests and respond to what they need to learn next.

Here is a typical example of what that could include:

Part of our day	What it looks like
Arrival	Children are welcomed and supported to settle into the nursery environment.
Play & exploration	Children choose activities, investigate resources and develop skills through play.
Adult-led learning	Short group times, stories, songs and focused activities are woven into the day.
Snack	A relaxed opportunity to enjoy snack, practise social skills and develop independence.
Outdoor learning	Children have opportunities to move, explore and learn outdoors.
Story & reflection	We share books, songs and conversations and prepare for home time.