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Early Years
Nursery
A nurturing early-years start where curiosity, play and confidence grow side by side.
Nursery overview
Young learners' first steps at Crested Crane Academy
Our Nursery programme spans Baby Class through Reception, welcoming young learners for their first steps in education within a caring, Christian-founded environment that encourages curiosity and confidence from the very start.
Foundations
Early learning foundations
Early Literacy & Numeracy
Young learners are introduced to early literacy, numeracy and problem-solving through age-appropriate, play-based activities.
Curiosity & Play
Learning through play and exploration builds curiosity and a genuine love of discovery.
Confidence Building
A caring environment where young learners build the confidence to explore and to try new things.
Growing together
Social, personal and creative development
Alongside early academics, Nursery encourages creativity, teamwork and personal growth — helping young learners build friendships, share, and express themselves through creative activities.
Communication
Language and communication development
Nursery places a strong emphasis on listening, speaking and early communication skills, building the foundation young learners need before progressing to Primary.
How they learn
Learning through age-appropriate activities
Creative play
Art, stories and imaginative play support early development.
Guided social activities
Group activities help young learners build early teamwork and social skills.
What comes next
Transition toward Primary
As young learners grow in confidence and ability, they progress from Nursery into our Primary programme, continuing their learning journey at Crested Crane Academy.
For parents
What parents want to know
We know choosing a Nursery is an important decision. Crested Crane Academy offers a caring, Christian-founded environment for young learners' first steps in education. For questions about our Nursery programme, our admissions team is happy to help.
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