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four students smiling

Pre-Reception

Our youngest students, aged 2 - 5, learn with curiosity and grow with confidence through purposeful play and fun-filled activities.

Our curriculum

Children learn through a teacher-led programme, with the support of a Teaching Assistant providing wholesome attention and guidance. Pre-Reception students share learning spaces and extra-curricular activities with Pre-Prep learners, ensuring seamless progress from one stage to the next one.

Early Years Foundation Stage

Igniting a love for learning

Children learn within the latest Early Years national framework with teacher-led classes that make them excited to learn. This early introduction to structured learning sets them on a path to success.

Additional specialist-led classes in Music, Art and Physical Education further enhance children's educational experience.

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Learning through play

Making learning fun

Children engage and learn through teacher-guided activities focused on developing social, physical, verbal and early reading skills.  From art and music to role-play and interactive games, students discover a wide range of activities that support their growth in different ways.

Our gardens and play areas let children learn through active play and hands-on discovery. The ‘mud kitchen’ has hosted many imaginary meals with natural ingredients sourced from the bushes and grounds.

students cooking

Outdoor Learning

Exploring the outdoors

Students thrive through immersive Forest School and Beach School sessions held three times a week in our expansive woodlands. These experiences build confidence, social skills, communication, physical fitness and a positive attitude towards learning.

Core learning pillars

At Claremont School's Pre-Reception, our youngest learners experience a smooth transition from the warmth of their homes to the school environment with engaging, playful activities designed to develop fundamental personal and social skills, guided by specialised nursery teachers.

student playing math game
Academic achievement

Enjoy personalised learning that builds skills, nurtures each child and carefully measure their progress

student playing math game
Academic achievement

Enjoy personalised learning that builds skills, nurtures each child and carefully measure their progress

students playing with the globe
Life competencies

Develop essential collaboration, self-expression and language skills for all-round progress

students playing with the globe
Life competencies

Develop essential collaboration, self-expression and language skills for all-round progress

students doing wood and pinecone crafts
Future pathways

Get ready for the "Big School"

students doing wood and pinecone crafts
Future pathways

Get ready for the "Big School"

Extended care

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Tailored guidance

Each child receives personal attention thanks to low staff-to-child ratios. Teachers get to know the children's needs, specificities and areas that require increased support really well.

Children at our Pre-Reception School grow in a nurturing culture, beautiful outdoor spaces and happy atmosphere that make school an extension of their homes.

Family-friendly schedule

Pre-Reception currently operates two sessions from 8.00am to 1.00pm and from 1.00pm to 6.00pm.

Families can take advantage of full or part-time hours and term-only schedule options to accommodate their needs.

Extended care

When to enrol?

Admissions for Pre-Reception is open all year round at Claremont school. Our admissions team is here to guide you to help find the perfect start date for your child.

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Explore Pre-Reception at Claremont School where our youngest learners grow through play and engaging activities.

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Accreditations