Little Fishes Nursery School

Little Fishes Nursery School provides a happy, caring, learning atmosphere for children aged from 2 years 6 months until they enter reception year at school. Our aim is to support children, enabling them to develop all the skills necessary for a strong foundation in the pre-school years.

We are committed to offering a stimulating environment with a range of structured activities, alongside the opportunity for learning through play. This approach enables each child to gain a sense of achievement, building their confidence whilst enjoying what they do.

Little Fishes was established in 1996. It is owned by St James’ Church, Rowledge and is based in the Church Centre, which provides a quiet location, next to Alice Holt Forest. The Nursery School provides termly themes based on the Church Year, beginning a foundation for spiritual and moral understanding in later years.

Mission Statement

At Little Fishes we believe every child is unique and special. We seek to give the children the very best by creating a place where play and people are valued. Children at Little Fishes have fun and learn through exciting and challenging experiences. We provide a stimulating learning environment in which children of all abilities have opportunities to develop social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills, becoming confident and independent learners.

We aim

• To provide a stable, secure, safe and caring environment in which children can develop confidence and independence.
• To provide a stimulating and challenging curriculum, suitable to individual needs, enabling them to reach their full potential.
• To foster a positive attitude towards learning through praise and celebration so that each child experiences enjoyment and satisfaction from achievements.
• To create a caring ethos, where everyone is treated with respect
• To provide equal opportunities regardless of race, gender, beliefs and ability.
• To develop a sense of community through promotion of co-operation and collaboration.
• To establish high expectations of behaviour and to help children develop an understanding of self discipline and a sense of responsibility for their own actions.