School readiness
School readiness and transition
Ready for school in every sense: confident, independent, communicating and able to regulate.
Being ready for school is not about reciting the alphabet. It is being able to separate from a parent, follow a routine, listen in a group, ask for help, use the toilet, eat lunch and manage feelings. For children with additional needs each of those is planned and practised at The Nurture Nest, with a 1:3 ratio that most nurseries only offer to babies.
In the final year we work with you on the school choice, visit with your child, share the individual plan with the receiving school and, where it is needed, make sure an EHCP is in place before September.
How we support this
Independence
Toileting, dressing, eating and tidying up.
Listening and attention
Circle time and small-group work built up gradually.
Early phonics and number
Sounds, rhymes, mark making, counting and patterns through play.
Separation
Confident goodbyes and reunions, practised daily.
Transition visits
Photos, social stories and visits to the new school.
Mainstream or specialist
Honest advice on the right setting, and support with the application either way.
What parents say
5.0★★★★★Google · 2 reviewsWe honestly couldn't be more impressed with this nursery. It's so refreshing to see a setting that is SEN-focused while being genuinely inclusive and welcoming to every child. It feels like they've created an environment where every child is seen as an individual and their needs are understood and supported. The nursery is exceptionally clean, bright and welcoming, with so much thought put into the imaginative play and activities. What really stands out is the level of one-to-one attention they give to each child.
The facilities at the nurture nest are outstanding! I have been coming to the stay and play for around 6 months with my 2 year old as I was slightly concerned that he was delayed in his speech.
Questions parents ask
When should we start thinking about school?
The autumn before your child turns four is when applications open in Ealing; we start transition planning in the spring term before.
Can you help choose between mainstream and specialist?
Yes. We know the local schools, their resourced provisions and what each child needs to thrive in them.
Do you offer 30 funded hours for 3 and 4 year olds?
Yes, with the SEND Specialist Support Fee of £320 a week for 30 hours or £160 for 15.
Families come to us from
Southall, Hanwell and Ealing first, then Greenford, Northolt, Hayes, Norwood Green, Heston, Hounslow, Brentford and further across West London.
Come and see us
Free Stay & Play every Monday 10:00–11:30, or book a tour any weekday. Call or WhatsApp 07909 932193.