Nursery Curriculum

In Nursery, our curriculum is designed to provide children with a strong foundation for learning through a nurturing, play-based approach that reflects the needs and interests of our youngest learners. We carefully balance adult-led experiences with child-initiated exploration, recognising that young children learn best through meaningful play, hands-on experiences, and positive relationships. Daily routines help children feel secure, develop independence, and build confidence as they learn to manage their personal needs, follow simple instructions, and become part of the school community.

Each day includes opportunities to develop communication and language skills through stories, songs, rhymes, conversations, and group activities. Children are introduced to early mathematical concepts through practical experiences such as counting, sorting, matching, and exploring patterns. They also enjoy a wide range of activities that develop their understanding of the world, creativity, physical development, and personal, social, and emotional skills. Children take part in daily phonics sessions which focus on developing listening skills, sound discrimination, rhythm and rhyme, and early sound awareness, providing the foundations for future reading and writing.

Our indoor and outdoor learning environments are carefully planned to inspire curiosity, imagination, and exploration. Children have daily access to both areas, allowing them to learn through active play, investigation, and discovery. Skilled practitioners support and extend children's learning through high-quality interactions, modelling language, encouraging problem-solving, and following children's interests.

Throughout their time in Nursery, children develop the confidence, independence, and foundational skills needed to prepare them for Reception. The focus is on fostering a love of learning, developing communication and social skills, building positive relationships, and creating strong foundations across all areas of development, ensuring children are ready for the next stage of their EYFS journey.

Nursery Hours and Funding

To apply for a place at our Nursery please follow the attached link

Apply for a maintained nursery place - Stockport Council

We offer both 15 and 30Hours Free Childcare depending on what your family are entitled to.

30 hours are 5 full school days per week 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday.

Once you have been formally offered a 15 hours place by the local authority, send in your offer email or letter plus your verification code for either 15 hours or 30 hours to admin@st-georges.stockport.sch.uk

For the 15-hour sessions, we offer parents to choose a block of sessions for their child of 2.5 days per week

Mondays and Tuesdays (9-3) and Wednesdays (9-12)

Or

Wednesday (12-3) and Thursdays and Fridays (9-3)

Top Up

If you are not entitled to free extended hours on top of the 15 universal hours, we can offer “Top Up” services. Please contact admin@st-georges.stockport.sch.uk for further information and prices.