Home of the Hedgehogs!
Meet our Nursery team for 2025-2026:
Miss Giles, Mrs Payne, Mrs Dodd and Miss Basson
At SMITH, Nursery follow the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Our nursery curriculum, therefore, is fluid rather than fixed. We are led by the children’s interests and needs to ensure every child’s individual needs are met, reflecting the vision we have at St. Michael in the Hamlet.
In Early Years, we have what is known as Continuous Provision. Continuous Provision means the children have access to resources that we have out throughout the whole school year. As we move through the school year, we add to these resources and develop them to enhance the children’s learning of a new topic or to follow their interests. This can range from a café to a hospital to a travel agency!
We offer full and part time places in Nursery. Every child is eligible to 15 hours free early education the term after their third birthday. This eligibility remains until they start full time school, by the term of their fifth birthday. This funding is universal and open to all children.
Some three to four year olds are eligible for a total of 30 hours free childcare. This is an additional 15 hours on top of the universal entitlement for three/four year olds. Parents can check their eligibility for this entitlement on https://www.gov.uk/30-hours-free-childcare
Morning sessions are from 8:45am until 11:45am.
Full day sessions are from 8:45am until 2:45pm (extended session until 3:15pm is available for £5 per day payable on Parent Pay)
We also offer paid places for those who would like their child to attend full time but aren’t eligible for the free 30 hours.
Additional extended sessions, into the afternoon, may be available by prior arrangement and subject to availability. £20 per afternoon until 2:45pm or £25 per afternoon until 3:15pm (payable on Parent Pay).
All children staying for lunch must bring a healthy packed lunch from home each day. (Please note we are a nut free school)
All Nursery children are able to access our wrap around provision. Please visit the Breakfast Club and The Haven page for more information.
Find out what we will be doing during Summer 1 term
‘The Land Before Time!’
Our main focus text will be ‘Gigantosaurus!’
Find out what we will be doing during Spring 2 term!
‘Land Ahoy!’
Our main focus text will be ‘The pirates are coming!’
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Have a look below at some of the exciting things our Nursery have been up to in Spring 2!
Find out what we will be doing during Spring 1 term!
‘Animal Kingdom!’
Our main focus text will be ‘Let’s all creep through the crocodile creek!’
Have a look below at some of the exciting things our Nursery have been up to in Spring 1!
The children have been enjoying the story ‘Let’s all Creep Through the Crocodile Creek!’ They loved joining in with the actions and exploring the adventure together.
Inspired by the story, the children got creative and made their own crocodiles, using different materials and showing fantastic imagination 🙂
Find out what we will be doing during Autumn 2 term!
‘Once upon a time!’
Our main focus text will be ‘The Three Little Pigs!’
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Have a look below at some of the exciting things our Nursery have been up to in Autumn 2!
Our Nursery children have been enjoying lots of creative activities!
They made colourful pumpkin pictures, created thoughtful poppy artwork, and had great fun taking part in our Christmas Jolly Jog, during Autumn 2!
It’s been lovely to see their creativity and enthusiasm shine through!:)
Find out what we will be doing during Autumn 1 term!
‘All About Me!’
Our main focus text will be ‘Peace at Last!’
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Have a look below at some of the exciting things our Nursery have been up to in Autumn 1
We have loved exploring the Wild Garden and finding leaves and sticks to make our very own autumnal crafts! We also enjoyed a trip to the junior hall to have a look at the books in the book fair. We chose one called ‘The Stinky Wonky Donkey’ to read altogether. It was very funny! 🙂Weblinks
Keeping You Informed
Class Dojo
This is where you will find messages from your child’s class teacher. This updates most frequently and will let parents know about things happening in class such as; day trips, enrichment activities, special events and visitors. This is the most effective and responsive communication tool with your teacher.
Please also keep an eye on the school story, on here you will find messages, competitions and school events.
Other ways of Communication
Please register with Parent App, as we will keep you up to date via the app and emails.
Parent Pay is used to make payments for all trips, wrap around care and donations etc. Please see the school office to register.
We also have a school Instagram account where class teachers post pupils work, videos and positive messages for our community.
If you need to contact school the email address: ao@smhsch.co.uk these messages will be answered promptly or forwarded to the relevant staff.