Welcome to Sir James Knott Nursery School
This website is currently under construction. Look forward to sharing our developments over the Spring Term 2026
SENDCo- Mr Croft (Headteacher)
Sir james knott nursery school vision and values
Our school's tagline is resilient, reflective, respectful.
Sir James Knott Nursery School Vision
At Sir James Knott Nursery School we have carefully crafted a broad, ambitious and inclusive curriculum that enables all learners to reach their full potential. We offer children a unique place to begin their learning journey, valuing the child’s voice and fostering a love for learning with highly engaging and challenging learning environments. We pride ourselves on our play based pedagogy to ensure children become resilient, reflective, and respectful. We have highly skilled and committed staff who support children to research their curiosities and deepen their knowledge, nurturing them to take their place in the wider world. All of this is achieved through positive relationships and a collaborative approach between home and school to ensure that the holistic child is at the heart of all that we do, promoting a joy for life long learning.
Sir James Knott Nursery School Values
It is important that our values underpin everything, our commitment to our school, our children and our community. The values drive the vision, our culture change, priorities and decision making.
We have created our Sir James Knott Nursery School Values in line with the British Values headings of:
1. Democracy- We have a voice
2. Rule of law- We share and take turns
3. Individual liberty- We have a choice
4. Respect- We show respect to everyone and everything
Our staff model and demonstrate these values in daily practice ensuring children know them and are able to use these independently in all aspects of school life.
Ofsted
We were last inspected on 14th June 2022. We were informed that the school continues to be good.
To access a copy of our short inspection report, please click on the document below
"Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School is a welcoming place to learn. Parents and carers value this school. It is a caring and safe place where staff commit to children's learning and well-being. All staff focus on helping every child to flourish and achieve well.
Children settle into school quickly because they are well supported by adults. They enjoy spending time in the exciting outdoor area, where they make potions with eucalyptus leaves and climb in their boat and sing. They make tea together and explore new things. Each activity that teachers set up for children has a reason for being there.
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have their needs met well. With additional teaching support, they access the same learning opportunities as their friends. Parents praise how much staff keep in touch with them and involve them in everything they do for their children".
Welcome to Sir James Knott nursery school
The Setting By The Sea
Early Years Foundation Stage
Early Years Foundation Stage
Historically we have seen huge numbers leave here for their primary education with Kings Priory First School. The school houses 420 pupils aged between 4 and 9 with three mixed ability classes per year group. We have developed strong links with the primary school at Kings Priory, but children begin their education at a variety of Primary Schools and this Nursery is not an automatic feeder setting.
Early Years Foundation Stage
Early Years Foundation Stage
Early Years Foundation Stage
What is the Early Years Foundation Stage?
The Early Years Foundation Stage Framework (EYFS) sets out the learning and development stages for children as they grow from birth to five years. For children in early years education, the EYFS outlines what staff will do to support your child.
The EYFS asserts that children learn and develop through playing, exploring, being active, creative and being asked questions to help their thinking.
We will keep you regularly updated with your child's progress throughout the year.
"At Sir James Knott we promote independence in all children".
Parent Page
30 Hour Offer/Wraparound
30 Hour Offer/Wraparound
PARENTS ARE A CHILD'S FIRST EDUCATOR
As your childs' first and most enduring educator, you play a big part in how well your son or daughter does in school.
PARTNER WITH US
We invite you to work with our Teacher and Teaching Assistants to help your child get all they can out of their growing years. We will give every parent access to their child's home school link, Seesaw so that they may share home experiences with school and school experiences with home.
School uniform ordering link
http://studentuniform.co.uk/sjkns131
Parent calendar of learning which outlines the key trips and events throughout the year is available in important documents.
30 Hour Offer/Wraparound
30 Hour Offer/Wraparound
30 Hour Offer/Wraparound
30 hours/Wraparound...
Our children's little bit of home from home. In wraparound our children cook, bake, plant and go out into our community for walks. Mrs Reid and Mrs Cuthbertson ensure that children's interests are met as well as linking the learning in with focus in the classroom.
Wraparound charges
Hourly rate £8.00
Half-hourly rate £4.00 (typically used for breakfast and late tea)
Opening times
7.30am-6pm Monday to Friday
Holiday Club
8am-5pm Monday to Friday
The 30 hour offer is now available within our nursery setting. Our children can access an extra 15 hours outside of their nursery times between 8.30-3.30pm Monday to Friday. Parents will need to ascertain eligibility by visiting www.childcarechoices.gov.uk.
About Our School
About Us
What We Offer
What We Offer
WHAT WE BELIEVE
The Headteacher, Teacher and Teaching Assistants at Sir James Knott Nursery School are united in their belief that all children will be provided with;
- A happy, safe, stimulating and challenging learning environment in which children can be exposed to the awe and wonder of play, which will support all children on their life
WHAT WE BELIEVE
The Headteacher, Teacher and Teaching Assistants at Sir James Knott Nursery School are united in their belief that all children will be provided with;
- A happy, safe, stimulating and challenging learning environment in which children can be exposed to the awe and wonder of play, which will support all children on their lifelong journey.
- A broad, balanced, relevant and creative curriculum that will set in place firm foundations for future learning and development in First and Primary Schools and beyond and enable choice and decision making, fostering independence and self-confidence.
- Valuing what each child can do, assessing their individual needs and helping each child to progress.
- Excellent relationships with parents and carers to build strong partnership in supporting their children.
- A caring and inclusive learning environment which is sensitive to the requirements of the individual child including those who have additional needs.
For further information regarding our Early Years Foundation Stage Policy and our Nursery Hub and 30 Hours Wraparound Provision Model, please refer to the Curriculum tab at the top right hand corner of the home page.
What We Offer
What We Offer
What We Offer
At Sir James Knott Nursery School we.....
- Offer 2, 3 and 4 year old education provision
- Offer holiday club
- Offer Teacher led Nursery Hub Provision
- Operate 7.30am-6pm to meet families needs
- Offer bespoke learning following the children's interests
- 30 hour offer available
We were last inspected on 14th June 2022. We were informed that the school continues to be good.
Our 2 year old room
Come along and see what we can offer your little one.
Our 2 year old room offers up to 15 hours of education and care in a room designed around the interests of 2 year olds.
2 year old offer
- The 2 year old offer offers 15 hours of free nursery for children aged 2 and over.
- Parents are required to meet certain criteria
- Contact the nursery for further information
Enterprise places in 2 year old room
- These places are for parents who do not qualify for free 15 hours
- Children can attend 3-30 hours per week
- Charged at £25.00 per session AM 8.30-11.30am or PM 12.30-3.30pm
- Full Day rate at £50 includes 7.30am-6.00pm
School Equality Scheme
Our Equality Scheme; Promoting Equality and Community Cohesion
Sir James Knott Nursery School is committed to ensuring equality of education as well as equality of opportunity to achieve the highest standards for all children, staff, parents and carers receiving services from us. We do this by:
* Offering a broad and balanced curriculum
* Taking account of children's varied life experiences and needs
* Having high expectations for all children
The achievements, attitudes and well-being of all our children matter. We have an equality policy to ensure that at Sir James Knott Nursery School we promote the individuality of all our children, irrespective of ethnicity, attainment, age, disability, gender or socio-economic background.
We aim to develop a culture of community cohesion, inclusion and diversity, in which all those connected to use feel proud of their identity and able to participate fully in nursery school life.
The achievement of pupils will be will be monitored by race, gender and disability and we will use this data to support children, raise standards and ensure inclusive teaching and learning takes place. We will tackle discrimination by:
* The positive promotion of equality, challenging stereotypes and harassment
* Creating an environment which champions respect for all
We believe that diversity is a strength, which should be respected and celebrated by all those who learn, teach and visit here.
We follow the Equality Act 2010 with regard to disability where two core duties apply to our early years setting:
* Not to treat a child or adult with a disability "less favourably"
* To make "reasonable adjustments" for children and adults with a disability
To view our Single Equality and Diversity Scheme and Equality Accessibility Action Plan please refer to our school policies page.