TERM DATES &
CURRICULUM

A child’s experience between birth and age five has a key bearing on their future life chances. 

TERM DATES 
CURRICULUM

A child’s experience between birth and age five has a key bearing on their future life chances. 
OUR PASSION IS BUILDING THE SPARK OF CHILDREN'S NATURAL CURIOSITY INTO A LOVE OF LEARNING

OUR TERM DATES


Sparkies Nursery and Pre-School

Term Dates


Autumn Term 2026:

Tuesday 1st September - Inset Day (Sparkies will be closed)

Wednesday 2nd September - first day of Autumn Term for all children

Half term: 26th - 30th October

Friday 18th December - last day of term


Spring Term 2027:

Monday 4th January - Inset day (Sparkies will be closed)

Tuesday 5th January - first day of Spring Term for all children

Half term: 15th - 19th February

Thursday 25th March - last day of term

Friday 26th March - Good Friday (Sparkies will be closed)


 Summer Term 2027:

Monday 12th April - Inset day (Sparkies will be closed)

Tuesday 13th April - first day of Summer Term for all children

Monday 3rd May - Early Spring Bank Holiday (Sparkies will be closed)

Friday 28th May - Inset day (Sparkies will be closed) 

Half term: 31st May - 4th June

Wednesday 14th July - last day of term

Thursday 15th July - Inset day (Sparkies will be closed)



We Offer 

Early morning sessions from 08.30am until 9am

Morning sessions from 09.00am until 12.15pm

Lunch sessions until 12.15pm until 1.00pm

Afternoon sessions from 1.00pm until 3.00pm 

All Day from 08.30am until 3.00pm (Monday to Thursday) and 8.30am until 1pm (Fridays)



Funding 

We accept 30 hour and 2 year old funding


On the term after your child's 3rd birthday, they will be eligible for 15 hours of Nursery Education Funding

 


If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Please email: admin@sparkiesnurseryschool.com to arrange a visit or tour.


Please note: we DO NOT  supply lunches - children must bring their own healthy nut-free packed lunches.


SAFEGUARDING
STATEMENT & POLICIES

Safeguarding Policies and other school policies are all available upon request from Grace. All of the Sparkies staff are trained in safeguarding and pediatric First Aid.

SPARKIES
CURRICULUM

Take a look at our curriculum so you know what to expect from Sparkies
OUR PASSION IS BUILDING THE SPARK OF CHILDREN'S NATURAL CURIOSITY INTO A LOVE OF LEARNING

SPARKIES CURRICULUM

Take a look at our curriculum so you know what to expect from Sparkies

At Sparkies all children deserve the finest imaginable start in life together with the encouragement that enables them to realise their potential. 

A child’s experience between birth and age five has a key bearing on their future life chances. A childhood that embraces security, safety, and a smile is the right of all children. 

At Sparkies, we offer a balanced and broadly based curriculum which has been developed around the Early Years Foundation Stage as compiled by the DFES. 

At the core of this are the seven areas of learning and development that shape our curriculum. Each area of learning is as important as the next. 
The three prime areas are: 
Communication and Language, Physical Development and Personal, Social and Emotional Development. 

The four specific areas through which the three prime areas are strengthened and applied are: 
Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World and Expressive Arts and Design.

STRUCTURE & RHYTHM OF THE DAY

The underlying structure and rhythm of the day remains constant, providing the stability that enables children to confidently explore and enjoy new experiences, beginning with a welcome at the door. Children enter to find a space set up to encourage free flow and a choice of activities. Some activities are practitioner-supported for planned learning outcomes and are designed with children's individual needs and interests in mind.  Others are set up to broaden the benefits of the learning process by providing challenges and extending the activities where opportunities present, often following the lead of the children.