Preparing children for School

Starting school is a significant milestone for both children and their families. Our Nursery maintains strong partnerships with leading independent schools and local primary schools within our catchment area. We work collaboratively with parents and future schools to ensure each child is fully prepared for this important transition. Our experienced team is on hand to provide guidance and support throughout the decision-making process, helping you choose the right next step for your child. As your child reaches the end of their time in pre-school, their key worker will compile a detailed profile. This provides parents, practitioners, and future teachers with a comprehensive overview of your child’s development, strengths, and readiness for school.

At St. Nicholas Nursery, we take a comprehensive and forward-thinking approach to school readiness, going beyond traditional early years education. Our curriculum is carefully designed to support a smooth and confident transition into Reception, with targeted activities that build key academic and personal skills.

Children benefit from focused phonics work through tools such as sound wheels, which support early reading and writing development. We also introduce independent writing activities and provide stimulating Maths and STEM-based challenges that encourage problem-solving and critical thinking.

These carefully planned initiatives ensure our children not only meet but often exceed Reception-level expectations, laying a strong academic foundation while nurturing independence, curiosity, and self-confidence.

Inspired Learning Group

As part of the Inspired Learning Group our nurseries have strong connections and share best practice amongst the group on how to prepare pre-schoolers for their next step. We are lucky in the Wembley area to an ILG prep school on our doorstep. Our Nursery Manger, Anjana Shah, will happily provide an introduction and details.