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Welcome to Early Years at Darwen St James! We are a small friendly highly qualified team led by Early Years Leaders with years of experience and specialism in educating children in their early years. Children learn more in their early years than at any other stage in their life. Therefore we realise how important it is for children of this age to be able to access high quality experiences, opportunities and environments in order for them to succeed and grow to become inquisitive lifelong learners. We provide a flexible offer of both 15 hours universal and 30 hours extended for children who are two, three and four years.

We know that coming to Nursery is often a child’s first experience away from their family; we therefore aim to provide a stimulating, challenging environment, which is a warm and friendly extension of home. Our highly experienced team are dedicated to providing a warm and welcoming environment where every child and adult is valued, listened to and supported. We are so lucky to have such a fantastic setting and we really want your child’s time here to be memorable and filled with enjoyment. We aim for all children to develop a real love of life and learning and to fill them full of confidence ready for all the demands the future brings.

 

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At Darwen St James’ we have a bespoke Nursery for children aged 2 -3 years. It has has been designed to support our youngest learners, helping them to develop their communication and language skills, their personal, social and emotional development and their physical development.

Our morning session runs from 8.30am - 11.30am and our afternoon session runs from 12pm - 3pm. We accept the 15 hours funding for 2 year olds, and paid sessions are also available.

To arrange a viewing please contact us on 01254 703260.

 

 

 

 

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Our Pre-School room offers an attractive, welcoming and stimulating learning environment which encourages children to explore, investigate and learn through first hand experiences. It is a place where children feel secure and confident, and are challenged to develop their independence.

Our morning session runs from 8.30am - 11.30am and our afternoon session runs from 12pm - 3pm. We also offer full day provision from 8.30am - 3pm, accepting the 30 hours funding.

To arrange a viewing please contact us on 01254 703260.

 

 

For all the latest Early Years curriculum news, please click here.

In our Reception Class, children are encouraged to become independent learners and to take some responsibility for initiating their own lines of enquiry and investigation through play. They are supported by the Class Teacher and the Learning Support Assistant to build upon their current skills and knowledge through challenge and sequencial learning over the year.