Nursery at Betty Layward- Rainbow class:

At Betty Layward Rainbow Nursery we provide a stimulating and caring environment in which children can succeed. We believe that play and playful experiences offer the richest context for children to meet challenges, make decisions and think creatively and critically. Our Nursery is built on the understanding that children learn best through exploration. We recognise that all children are unique and that learning and development must be planned around each child’s individual needs and interests. We support our children’s learning with high quality texts and use of songs and nursery rhymes. With continuous provision and supporting adult led activities, we leave room to build on the children interests and plan effectively from events of learning in the day. Children are encouraged to expand on their knowledge and skills and build on these with supportive adult interaction. Topics provide the planned learning with links between areas being reinforced. Each trained staff member is given key children in order to foster strong relationships and help tailor children’s learning to their specific needs. During focus weeks, activities are set up to meet key children’s targets, whilst also considering their interests and engagement. We are committed to working in partnership with parents and during each child’s focus week we invite parents to contribute targets for their children’s learning. We use the environment with a variety of resources to provoke interest and curiosity. The environment is also set up in a way to enable children to meet areas of the Early learning curriculum. For example, fine motor control is supported with a specific area equipped with tools and playdough. Developing a love of reading is key and towards the end of Nursery we introduce Phase 2, using our school scheme of ‘Little Wandle’. Our mission is to encourage the children within our care to become independent, resilient and enquiring learners, in preparation for their journey though Betty Layward and beyond.

Nursery is open during term time only. The Morning Session runs from 8.55am – 11.30am and the Afternoon Session runs from 12.15pm – 3.15pm.

Please note, a space at our Rainbow Nursery class does not guarantee a place at Betty Layward Reception. For more information regarding this, please visit the learning trust at: https://education.hackney.gov.uk/content/primary-how-to-apply?guidebook=188