Please click the above link to find some home learning activities you can complete at home. During periods of extreme heat, your child's wellbeing should take priority, and regular breaks are encouraged. Here are a few activities you could do to keep yourself cool while having fun learning together.  Please log your learning in your home learning book or on Tapestry. 

To help everyone stay safe during the hot weather, please see NHS links below:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/sunscreen-and-sun-safety/
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/beat-the-heat-hot-weather-advice
https://www.nhs.uk/Live-well/seasonal-health/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/heat-exhaustion-heatstroke/
https://www.nhs.uk/baby/first-aid-and-safety/safety/safety-in-the-sun/

Where the Story Begins....

We believe in learning through play and creating confident children who are ready for school. Together the Nursery and Reception classes make up The Foundation Stage. At Christ the King, all children in the foundation stage follow a curriculum called, The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and this is broken down into 7 curriculum areas. 

Our staff are constantly assessing the children in their play and more focused adult-led interactions and sessions. We use observations of the children, photos, videos and the work that they do alongside us, plus feedback from parents and comments made by the children, to assess where the pupils are working in their development bands.

We have a 26 place Nursery, morning sessions only - 8:45am-11:45am.

Children may attend Nursery the term after their 3rd birthday.

Applications for Nursery places should be made through the school using our Nursery Admission form.

Please note: a place in Nursery does not guarantee a place in Reception when the child is of school age.

We are looking forward to all the exciting learning opportunities that we are going to share together. We also welcome our new starters and hope they enjoy learning and growing with us.

Meet Our Nursery Team...

Miss Parsons

(Nursery Teacher & Key-worker)

Mrs Emmett-Church

(Early Years Practitioner & Key-worker)

Miss Kite

(Early Years Practitioner & Key-worker)

Nursery Session Times

Start: 8:45 AM
Pick-up: 11:45 AM

IMPORTANT: Prompt Pick-up Required

Please ensure you collect your child promptly at 11:45 AM. 

Our nursery staff have additional meetings and responsibilities that begin immediately after the nursery session ends. We cannot be late for these commitments, so your punctuality is essential for the smooth running of our school operations. 

Daily Snacks & Drinks

✓ Daily Snack Provided: Fruit or raw vegetables and milk are available, daily at snack time.

Snack changes from day to day - a great opportunity for your child to try something new!

✓ Water Bottle: Please send a drinks bottle in every day, containing water only.

What to Bring Each Day

✓ Named Water Bottle: Filled with fresh water only (NO juice, squash, fizzy)

✓ Spare Clothes: Two complete changes of clothes in a labelled bag that can be kept in school

✓ Weather-Appropriate Clothing: We spend significant time outdoors, so please dress appropriately for the season

✓ Optional: A spare pair of labelled wellies that can be left at school

Seasonal Clothing Requirements

As the weather changes, please be mindful that we spend a significant amount of time outdoors.

Autumn/Winter Items:

• A thick, warm coat
• Wellies
• Hats
• Gloves

Spring/Summer Items:

• Sun cream
• Sun hats
• A lighter jacket or raincoat for wet days

TAPESTRY

We use Tapestry to record observations of your children. This is a great way for you to see what your child gets up to during their time here. 

You can comment on posts and you can also add your own pictures and posts so we can celebrate achievements and share activities you do at home.

Dates for the Diary - Summer Term 2

Monday 25th-29th May 2026 - Half Term 

Monday 1st June 2026 - Inset Day Children return to Nursery Tuesday 2nd June 

Friday 19th June 2026 - Father Day Busy Learning Morning - 10.30 am

Friday 19th June 2026 -  Summer Fayre 3.30-5.30

Tuesday 23rd June 2026 - Sports Day 10.30 am 

Wednesday 15th July 2026 - Nursery End of Term Beach Party 

Thursday 16th July 2026 - Graduation Presentation for Nursery Leavers and their parents - 11.00 am 

Friday 17th July 2026 - Reports to go home for Nursery Leavers

Friday 17th July 2026 - Nursery Last Day - 11.45 am

Monday 20th July 2026 - Reception Home Visits

Monday 20th July 2026 -  Nursery Home Visits New Starters 

Contact Information

For all Nursery inquiries, please contact the school office on:

Tel: (0118) 901 5434

Email: Admin@christtheking.reading.sch.uk

 

Thank you for choosing Christ the King School Nursery. 

We look forward to supporting your child's early learning journey.

Useful Learning Resources

General Early Years Learning

Phonics Play  https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk 

Teach Your Monster to Read  https://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com/

CBeebies Games  https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/games

Mathematics

Topmarks Maths Games: https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/3-5-years/counting

Numberblocks: Sing along and learn all about numbers! https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b08bzfnh/numberblocks

Literacy

Oxford Owl: Free e-books that match your book band colour https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/find-a-book/library-page/

Alphablocks: Watch letters tell stories using phonics https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b01cz0p1/alphablocks

Statutory Guidance for Early education and childcare 

Please see link below for full details on charges in connection with government funded hours. 

Early education and childcare - GOV.UK