Our Nursery offers a nurturing environment where each child is encouraged to "grow in greatness." We are dedicated to providing outstanding Early Years education that develops happy, confident children, who are equipped with the skills to become lifelong learners and reach their full potential.
Why choose our Nursery?
We understand the needs of modern families and offer flexible nursery sessions, including breakfast, lunch, and after-school clubs. From the moment children join us, we foster a growth mindset, helping them believe in their ability to achieve high standards. This is embedded into our curriculum through positive reinforcement and reflection, ensuring that every child is valued, known, and supported.
We are committed to:
Maintaining high standards at the heart of all that we do.
Providing a safe, happy, and inclusive environment where children are respected and their needs are met.
Our Curriculum:
We offer a stimulating range of activities with our curriculum firmly rooted in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework.
Our curriculum is designed to encourage curiosity and independence while nurturing each child’s unique talents and interests. We aim to create a safe, happy, and stimulating learning environment where every child can explore, learn, and grow in confidence.
Personal, Social, and Emotional Development – Helping children to build relationships, develop self-confidence, and manage their feelings.
Physical Development – Supporting children in developing both their fine and gross motor skills, as well as promoting health and self-care.
Communication and Language – Encouraging children to express themselves, listen attentively, and engage in conversations with others.
Literacy – Introducing early reading and writing skills through a variety of engaging, age-appropriate activities.
Mathematics – Teaching basic number skills, patterns, shapes, and space in a hands-on and interactive way.
Understanding the World – Broadening children's awareness of their surroundings, including learning about people, communities, and the environment.
Expressive Arts and Design – Providing opportunities for creative expression through music, art, movement, and imaginative play.
At the heart of our approach is the belief that children learn best when they feel supported, engaged, and valued. By following the EYFS framework, we ensure that every child in our Nursery receives the highest quality education, preparing them for a smooth transition into their next stage of learning.
Children can join our Nursery from the term after their third birthday, and we recommend applying for a place a year in advance. You can collect an application form from the school office or download it from our website below. We look forward to welcoming you and your child into our supportive, engaging Nursery community!
Funded Childcare and Nursery Hours
All 3- and 4-year-olds in England are entitled to 15 hours of government-funded childcare per week during term time.
Parents who do not qualify for the additional 30 hours of funding but wish to apply for a Nursery place with extended hours may choose to self-fund these additional sessions.
We also offer a Lunch Club from 11:30am to 12:30pm, providing wraparound care for Nursery children. The cost of Lunch Club is £6 per day, and eligible parents may use Tax-Free Childcare to cover these sessions. You can check your eligibility at www.gov.uk/tax-free-childcare.
Please note that Lunch Club sessions are not included in the 15- or 30-hour funding entitlement.
To apply for a place in our Nursery for academic year (2024-2025 or 2025-2026), please complete the below application form and return it to admin@whiteknights.wokingham.sch.uk
Some parents will be entitled to 30 hours of free childcare a week. To check if you are eligible for 30 hours of free childcare, please refer to the following link: 30 Hours Free Childcare
Once you have completed this check you will need to complete an application online. If you are not eligible for 30 hours, you will still be entitled to the universal 15 hours of free childcare currently offered by the government and have the option to pay for the additional hours if you wish. Please note all nursery spaces are subject to availability.
Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP)
The EYPP gives the school additional funding to support disadvantaged 3 and 4-year-old children.
Your child will be eligible for EYPP if you are in receipt of one of the following benefits:
Working Tax Creditrun-on, which is paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit
Universal Credit – (provided you have an annual net earned income of no more than £7,400, as assessed by earnings from up to three of your most recent assessment periods)
Your child will also be eligible if they have:
Have been looked after by the local authority for 1 day or more
Have been adopted
Left care under a special guardianship or residence order.
Free School Meals
Eligible children:
Every child gets free school meals from when they start school in Reception, up until they finish year 2
Early Years Pupil Premium children may also be eligible for free school meals if they are attending Nursery for a full day.
From year 3, only children who are signed up to the pupil premium will receive free school meals
Even though every child gets free school meals until the end of year 2, it’s still important to apply as your child's school will receive extra funding which it can spend on things like extra staff, books or school trips.
