Barnaby Bright Nursery Prospectus
Upper Hall
St. Barnabas Church
Clapham Common Northside
London
SW4 9SW
020 7978 4109
Contents
Introduction and Welcome 
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Curriculum
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The Nursery
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Parental Involvement
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Policies
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Your Nursery School Decision
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Fees and Enrolement
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How to find us
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St Barnabas Church
1. Introduction and Welcome
Thank you for your enquiry about Barnaby Bright Nursery.
Barnaby Bright Nursery was established in 1997 as a Registered Charity to provide a positive, stimulating and inspiring first school experience, at a sensible cost. To this end we brought together a highly qualified, experienced teaching team to operate "not-for-profit" under the generous wing of St.Barnabas Church. As such we can offer your child the quality of nursery education you demand at a lower cost than other local independent nurseries.
The cornerstones of Barnaby Bright are:
1. Teaching style- learning through play - as advocated in the Early Years Foundation Stage and by the Pre School Learning Alliance. We nurture and encourage each child without "pushing".
2. Each child is treated as a unique individual and given opportunities to develop their own talents and receive individual help with areas of difficulty.
3. Team of practitioners - all are experiences abd well trained- who will educate and encourage your child.
4. Physical Environment - We have permanent use of our two classrooms and a dedicated and safe outdoor play area.
Barnaby Bright is registered under the Children Act with Wandsworth Borough Council, and is a member of the Pre-School Learning Alliance. We are Ofsted registered and inspected. Our last inspection was in 2009 and found that the nursery was outstanding in all aspects.
We are a Registered Charity, no. 1068026
2. The Nursery
Barnaby Bright Nursery provides nursery education to children aged 2½ to 5 years. Places are offered on a "full time" basis (i.e. 5 morning sessions per week). However we can offer part time places to children in their first term with us to help them settle in, if required. Under normal circumstances all those claiming the Nursery Education Grant (see fees) are required to attend "full time". We believe that children benefit most fully both academically and socially when attending on a 'full time'basis.
We occupy the large Upper Hall of St. Barnabas Church, and have a separate quiet classroom. We also have an outside garden play area, with a child friendly surface.
The school is open from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm, weekdays during term time, with three terms per academic year (total of 33 weeks). From September 2010, the hours will be 9.30 am to 1.00 pm.
3. Curriculum
We use the latest Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum, which covers the child's learning journey in the following six areas:
* Personal, social and emotional development
* Communication, language and literacy
* Problem solving, reasoning and numeracy
* Knowledge and understanding of the world
* Physical development
* Creative development
All the daily activities offered are relevant to a theme, which is chosen on a termly basis, but tailored to the interests and strengths of each child. Each theme is anchored in the learning goals of the core curriculum. Each session provides a choice of several different play-areas, to suit all abilities and preferences.
Literacy and numeracy are taught more formally to children in their final nursery year to help their transition to pre-prep or primary school.
In addition to daily activities, we also offer drama, dance and music.
During every session a healthy snack is served.
By participating in all sessions children will learn about themselves, respect others, gain independence and find out how the world works around them.
4. Parental Involvement
The participation and involvement of parents in the education of their children is essential. Parents are the prime educators of their children, and can bring a wealth of experiences to the school that can be shared by everyone.
We encourage regular discussions with teachers to ensure each child is content and progressing well.
Teaching staff are available at the start and end of every session to give feedback. Full written reports are sent home at the end of each academic year.
5. Policies
Our written policies on health and safety, safeguarding, equal opportunities, special needs, discipline and complaints procedures may be viewed on request.,
A full copy of the Ofsted Inspection Report 2009 is available at the nursery, or by copying and pasting the following link into your browser:
http://www.ofsted.gov.uk then go to "inspection reports" and search using the postcode SW4 9SW.
6. Your Nursery School Decision
Thank you for considering Barnaby Bright Nursery for your child. We appreciate that choosing a first school can be difficult and once you have investigated the schools of your choice you will need to identify the qualities that are important for your child. We encourage both you and your child to visit during the term time, to meet our teaching team, observe the learning environment and discuss your needs and concerns. To arrange an appointment please call 020 7978 4109
8. Fees and Enrolment
Fees from September 2010 will be £1250 per term for five 3 1/2 hour morning sessions per week. The Nursery Education Grant for 3 and 4 year olds is available to children the term following their third birthday. This grant is currently £501.40 per term, (but is anticipated to increase to £650 from September 2010) and is deducted from fees payable.The remaining element of fees payable for 3 and 4 year olds covers additional hours and services provided. Fees are reviewed annually. The school year is currently a total of 33 teaching weeks.
Barnaby Bright is open to families who live within commuting distance of the school. We believe that no child should be excluded on the grounds of gender, class, family status, disability, colour,special educational needs, ethnic origin or belief. A bursaried place may be granted annually. For an application for a bursaried place, please contact the Registrar.
If you would like your child to attend Barnaby Bright, please print off a copy of our Application Form (Click on the pdf link at base of page) and return it with a non-refundable £30 registration fee to:
The Registrar
Barnaby Bright Nursery
St Barnabas Church Upper Hall
Clapham Common Northside
London
SW4 9SW
Please note that spaces are limited, and thus you are advised to apply as early as possible.
If a place is offered and accepted a deposit of £350 is required to hold a place for your child. This sum will be credited to your final terms account and is non- refundable if for any reason the place is not taken up.
Notice of intention to withdraw any child from Barnaby Bright Nursery must be given in writing to the nursery before the first day of term, otherwise the following term's fees will be payable.
9. How to find us
We are located in the Upper Hall of St Barnabas Church, which is at the corner of Lavender Gardens and Clapham Common Northside, just off Battersea Rise.
Entrance to the School is via the gate on Lavender Gardens.
Car parking is available both in the Church grounds and on Lavender Gardens.
10. St Barnabas Church
For details about St Barnabas Church Parish, including details of services and other activities held in the Church, please contact the vicar on 020 7223 5953.
Alternatively visit www.stbcc.co.uk