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Nursery at St John's Beaumont
Last reviewed: October 2026 · Inspection data and key information above update regularly, however, this review below is refreshed bi-annually and may not reflect recent changes. Contact the nursery directly to confirm current arrangements. If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Weekly swimming gives the nursery at St John's Beaumont a distinctive starting point: children begin PE and pool lessons from Nursery, making physical activity part of their early school experience. Boys and girls can join from age three. The nursery belongs to the school's Pre-Prep department in Old Windsor, within a Catholic school.
Staffing is organised around a nursery ratio of 1:8. Early-years leadership sits with the Head of EYFS and Pre-Prep, whose training includes Montessori and Forest School. Those qualifications describe the leadership's background, rather than establishing a Montessori nursery model.
Movement takes children beyond the classroom. Weekly swimming uses the school's heated 25m pool, while Forest School forms part of Pre-Prep learning on the woodland estate. Together, these give families concrete examples of how the nursery day uses the wider school grounds and facilities.
The early years foundation stage (EYFS) brings together children's learning and development. Here, interests help shape planning, and adults build language through stories and conversation. In November 2024, early-years children were developing confidence in speaking, with adults introducing unfamiliar vocabulary through purposeful exchanges. Learning has a social dimension too: shared playtimes and adult guidance help children practise interacting and making friends.
High Performance Learning is the school's teaching framework. It emphasises thinking about how to tackle tasks and treating mistakes as part of learning. Alongside that approach, the November 2024 early-years findings describe balancing practice on playground equipment, outdoor learning and PE. These are practical opportunities to develop coordination, rather than a day confined to table activities.
Settling begins before a September start. Pre-Prep entrants and their parents are invited to an afternoon induction with tea in late June, giving the family an introduction before the new term. In November 2024, early-years staff used their knowledge of individual children to plan learning and maintained regular contact with parents about progress.
In November 2024, early-years children had a sensory room for exploring emotions and learned about different family structures to develop their understanding of themselves. The November 2024 ISI inspection found suitable safeguarding arrangements that explicitly included early-years children.
Emotional Literacy Support Assistants (ELSA) offer sessions covering feelings, self-esteem, communication and friendships. Class teachers can refer children for an initial six-week programme. For families concerned about a child's confidence or social skills, this gives a specific form of support to discuss with the team.
Food is cooked on site each day by Wilson Vale, with dietary requirements taken into account. Snacks and lunch are included in tuition fees, so these are part of the ordinary day rather than separate meal purchases.
Learning support. The school offers limited support for SEN or EAL needs and requires families to disclose learning support requirements before assessment. Discussing a child's needs at that stage allows the school to consider whether its planned resources can meet them.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Ask the school's admissions team to confirm the requirements for moving into Reception. An enjoyable nursery experience should not be mistaken for a secured place in the following year.
Before School Club runs from 7:30am to 8:45am and is included in termly fees. For Nursery to Year 2, activity clubs occupy 3:00pm to 4:00pm; charged after-school care then runs from 4:00pm until either 5:00pm or 6:00pm. The later option includes a light supper. This gives families distinct collection options around the school day.
The school participates in the Government Nursery Education Grant Scheme for 15 hours per week. Tax-Free Childcare and Childcare Vouchers are accepted for children up to five, and for qualifying childcare beyond that age. Optional paid clubs and school trips attract separate charges; contact the school for current charges.
Personalised tours can be booked. Nursery enquiries go to the admissions team at admissions@sjb.email or 01784 494 053.
Children can join from age three, and the provision welcomes boys and girls.
Yes. Weekly swimming lessons begin in Nursery and use the school's heated 25m pool. Nursery children also have weekly PE.
Both are included in tuition fees. Wilson Vale prepares food fresh on site each day and caters for dietary requirements.
Before School Club runs from 7:30am to 8:45am. After activity clubs from 3:00pm to 4:00pm, charged care runs to 5:00pm or 6:00pm, with light supper included in the later option.
No. Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Ask the school's admissions team to confirm the requirements for moving into Reception.
