Sandhurst Nursery School

About this day nursery

Sandhurst Nursery School has been dedicated to providing high-quality early years education for children aged 2 to 5 since its establishment in 1994. The nursery prides itself on offering a nurturing, stimulating, and secure environment where every child can flourish.

In 2021, the nursery relocated to a new facility, enhancing its ability to deliver exceptional care and education. The team understands the importance of choosing the right nursery and strives to make the process easy by offering a safe, secure, and engaging atmosphere for play and learning.

Sandhurst Nursery School is committed to improving outcomes for each child, recognising their individuality, strengths, interests, and needs. By collaborating closely with parents and carers, the nursery fosters strong, supportive relationships to ensure children receive an optimal start in life.

Family involvement is central to the nursery's ethos, encouraging parents and carers to actively participate in nursery life, celebrate milestones, and create a vibrant community. This collaborative approach aims to cultivate confident, happy, and inquisitive learners, well-prepared for future challenges.

The nursery embraces a unique educational philosophy, blending the principles of the Forest School approach with the Curiosity Approach to create an immersive and individualised learning experience. This combination allows children to explore, question, and learn in ways that ignite a lifelong passion for discovery.

Our ethos

At our nursery, we are passionate about creating a truly immersive and individual learning experience for every child. By combining the principles of the Forest School approach with the Curiosity Approach, we provide an environment where children can explore, question and learn in ways that inspire a lifelong love of learning. Through Forest School, we place a strong emphasis on learning in the natural world, giving the children the freedom to explore and develop a deep appreciation for nature. Hands on experiential learning opportunities nurture independence, confidence and self-esteem as children discover the world around them at their own pace. Alongside this, the Curiosity Approach encourages children to follow their individual interests, devoting time and space to explore their unique passions. Set within our rich natural environment, this approach fuels curiosity, creativity and problem solving while providing sensory rich experiences that deepen the children’s understanding of the world. Together, these approaches ensure that every child is supported to grow into a confident, independent and enthusiastic lifelong learner.

What it's like

Children happily enter the nursery and engage with staff and friends. The large indoor environment provides an engaging curriculum, which extends to the outdoor area where children develop physical skills. Staff encourage curiosity and experimentation, tailoring activities to build on children's interests and skills, such as a citrus fruit activity for hand development.