Our Early Years

About Our Early Years

We have two classes in our Early Years Foundation Stage: 

• Nursery (children aged 3–4 years)

• Reception (children aged 4–5 years)

At Queen’s Park Primary School, we provide a nurturing, safe and happy environment where children learn through play, exploration and meaningful experiences. We value children’s curiosity and independence, giving them time and space to take ownership of their learning through carefully supported free-choice play.

We aim to develop kind, confident learners who build positive relationships, communicate their ideas and make connections between their learning and everyday life. Working closely with parents and carers, we support every child to feel secure and valued, creating strong foundations for future learning.

Our practitioners offer rich, playful learning experiences across all seven Areas of Learning and Development, with a strong focus on communication, wellbeing and personal growth.

Our Offer

•  A strong commitment to inclusion, ensuring every child receives the support they need to thrive

• Free play within stimulating indoor and outdoor learning environments

• Learning shaped by children’s interests and experiences

• Our own Forest School teacher and private Forest School site – recognised by the FSA

• Wellbeing at the heart of everything we do, including teaching children about emotions and strategies for self-regulation

• A structured phonics programme that supports children to become confident readers

• Interactive Maths Mastery sessions 

• Weekly parent Stay and Play mornings

• Surprise Guest Reader afternoons, where parents are invited to read to the class

• Many opportunities for experiences in and around London, with many provided through our very own Children’s University
• Parent social events, coffee mornings and information sessions
• Family Hubs within Connected Futures Partnership, offering support with housing, finances and parenting

Together, these experiences ensure that every child feels supported, inspired and empowered to thrive, laying strong foundations for lifelong learning. 

A Typical Day

Each day includes a balance of child-led play and adult-guided learning. Children spend extended periods engaging in free play indoors and outdoors, alongside focused sessions such as phonics, maths, small-group learning and story time. Throughout the day, children explore, create, problem solve and build friendships, supported by caring adults who extend learning through meaningful interactions. Each week, all children have a Forest School session with Miss Wilson, our Forest School teacher.

Supporting Transitions

We understand that starting school is a big step. We support children and families through gentle settling-in arrangements, close communication with parents and strong links between Nursery, Reception and Year 1 to ensure every transition feels smooth and positive. 

We believe strong partnerships with parents and carers are key to children’s success. Families are welcomed into school through weekly Stay and Play sessions, Guest Reader afternoons, daily conversations at drop-off and pick-up and regular updates about learning. Where possible, we invite parents on trips and host social mornings, information sessions and workshops. We encourage open communication and value parents as partners in their child’s development.