Nursery
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...
Mrs Ruth Thompson
(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.
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
