We are delighted to offer Nursery provision for children aged 2 and 3 here at our school.

Age 2-The Ark

The Ark has been carefully designed with the care and nurture of two year olds in mind. It is part of
the St Thomas More Early Years Foundation Stage Unit. As a Catholic School, The Ark welcomes the
unique qualities of every child and every aspect of The Ark is guided by our school motto ‘Do all that
you do with love’.
The environment and continuous provision activities are focused around high quality texts and
encourage learning through play, promote speech, language and build vocabulary, they also spark
curiosity and critical thinking skills.
Rhymes, singing and story time all play an important role in The Ark, with daily opportunities for all.
The outdoor space is inviting and extends learning to continue outside, featuring a range of planting
to help care for, access to scooters and bikes for developing gross motor skills and a well-stocked
mud kitchen area.
The Ark is a caring and nurturing environment for two year olds and ignites the foundations for
learning through play. This supports children in their transition to Nursery, ensuring that they arrive
as inquisitive and active learners, helping them to feel settled and ready to explore all the wonderful
things that our Nursery has to offer for their next steps.

Age 3-Little Tommy's

St Thomas More Nursery class is part of our vibrant and welcoming foundation stage unit and has
strong GLD results. As a Catholic School, it celebrates the special unique qualities of every child and
is guided by our school motto ‘Do all that you do with love’.
The curriculum is focused around high quality texts and learning through play, promoting speech and
language development, curiosity and critical thinking. The engaging continuous provision activities
are enhanced to incorporate child led interest and support next steps.
Phonics, singing and story time all play an important role with daily opportunities for all.
The outdoor space is inviting and extends learning to continue outside, featuring a range of planting
to care for, large play equipment for developing gross motor skills and a well-stocked mud kitchen
area.
This nurturing environment supports children in their transition to Reception, enabling them to feel
settled and ready to learn.