Welcome to Crosthwaite Church of England Primary School Nursery

On behalf of the children, our dedicated Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) team, and the governors, we extend a warm and heartfelt welcome to you and your family. We are thrilled that you are considering starting your child’s learning journey with us here at Crosthwaite.

Our Inspiring Start

Our Nursery is more than just a place to play; it is the vibrant and nurturing foundation of the Crosthwaite learning experience. Set within the stunning natural beauty of the Lyth Valley, our children benefit daily from a superb learning environment - both indoors and outdoors.

Visitors consistently remark on the sense of wonder and engagement they find here. Our setting is designed to encourage curiosity, exploration, and independence from the very first day, providing a secure and creative space where every child can flourish.

Celebrating Our Strengths

We pride ourselves on offering an enriched, inspiring, and dynamic start to education, celebrating everything we do well:

• Exceptional Outdoor Learning: We utilise our unique rural setting to its fullest, ensuring the children spend significant time connecting with nature. From forest-inspired play to outdoor classrooms, learning outside the classroom is a cornerstone of our EYFS curriculum, nurturing confidence, resilience, and a love for the world around them.

• Nurturing Holistic Development: While we relentlessly commit to ensuring your child achieves their academic potential and is prepared for the next stage of primary school, our vision is broader. We ensure our children are filled with positive experiences, developing crucial life skills and the core Christian values that enable them to live well in society. We nurture confidence, independence, and a genuine joy for learning.

• Our Dedicated Team: Our staff work tirelessly to provide a varied and engaging curriculum that sparks imagination and caters to the specific talents and needs of each child. The Nursery is truly a hive of activity, creativity, and purposeful learning.

• A Smooth Transition: Being part of Crosthwaite C of E Primary School means our Nursery children are already part of the wider school family. We ensure a seamless and supportive transition from Nursery into Reception, using shared values and consistent approaches to make the move into Reception an exciting and comfortable next step.

• Modern Learning: As one of the UK's leading technology Schools, we confidently weave modern, safe technology into our educational approach where appropriate, preparing our youngest learners for the modern world while maintaining a strong emphasis on practical, hands-on discovery.

We believe childhood is a precious time, and our Nursery’s primary goal is to ensure your child’s first experience of school is magical, memorable, and sets them on a path of lifelong learning and success.

We warmly invite you to contact us to arrange a visit. We would love to show you around our superb facilities, let you experience the vibrant atmosphere, and introduce you to our wonderful staff and children.

Crosthwaite CE School Nursery operates between the hours of 9:00 am to 3:15 pm, Monday to Friday, term time only.

 Sessions are Morning (9:00 am - 12:00pm) and Afternoon (12:00pm - 3:15pm)

 Fees for additional hours beyond the government funded 15 or 30 hours entitlement:

 Per child: £25:00 per session

 Additional lunch hour: £2.00 per child per lunchtime