Welcome to our Pre-School Room – For children aged 3-4 Years
Growing in Confidence and Independence
Our Pre-School Room is designed for children aged 3 to 4 in their year before starting school, supporting them as they become more confident, independent and ready for their next steps.
In this room, children take on new challenges, build friendships and develop key skills in a supportive and engaging environment.
gently preparing children for school
A More Structured Day
While still play-based, the day includes more structure to help children prepare for school.
- Morning circle time to start the day together
- Group activities and shared learning experiences
- A fresh home cooked lunched prepared daily on site
- Daily specialist sessions such as outdoor learning, music, dance or baking
- Opportunities for independent play and exploration
- Outdoor time and physical activity
- Calm routines throughout the day
Developing Key Skills
In the Pre-School room, we focus on building the foundations children need for school and beyond.
This includes:
- Communication and language development
- Early phonics awareness
- Social skills and teamwork
- Listening and attention
- Independence and self-care
All learning is delivered in a gentle, engaging way that keeps children motivated and confident.
gentle, engaging learning to enourage confidence and motivation
encouraging a love of learning
Specialist Experiences
Children benefit from a range of enriching activities, including:
- Outdoor learning and Forest School
- Music and movement
- Dance sessions
- Creative and practical activities such as baking
These experiences help children discover new interests and develop a love of learning.
Preparing for the Next Step
We work closely with families to prepare children for their transition to school.
- Building confidence in group settings
- Encouraging independence
- Supporting emotional readiness
- Providing guidance to parents on next steps
Every child leaves our Pre-School Room feeling confident, capable and ready for what comes next.
For children continuing their journey within The RGS Worcester Family of Schools, we offer a carefully planned and in-depth transition programme designed to make the move to Reception at RGS The Grange smooth, familiar and exciting. Through regular visits, shared activities and opportunities to spend time with teachers and in the classroom environment, children build confidence and feel fully comfortable with their new surroundings well before their first day.
children leave feeling confident, capable and ready for what comes next
strong relationships at the heart of everything we do
Strong Relationships and Support
Even as children grow in independence, strong relationships remain at the heart of everything we do.
- Consistent staff who know each child well
- Ongoing communication with parents
- Individual support tailored to each child
“i can not rate rgs dodderhill nursery highly enough. our daughter is absolutely thriving there. she runs into nursery every morning happily, all of the staff are attentive and know each child personally.” – Current Parent Review on DayNurseries
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