Brabyns Nursery

Brabyns Preparatory School in Marple is excited to announce that its thriving Nursery is expanding. The ‘Excellent’ ISA Rated provision is open all year round from 7:30am until 6:00pm and welcomes children from the age of 2 years old.

From September 2024 Brabyns Nursery will be doubling in size as both the Little Learners (2-3 year olds) and Pre-Prep  (3-4 year olds) classrooms increase their intake and expand to provide all year round provision.

The Nursery will enjoy enhanced classroom space across both year groups, brand new outdoor facilities and advanced hybrid learning with year groups across the school; whilst taking advantage of the existing benefits of being an Independent School Nursery.

Brabyns has a long history of providing outstanding education. All of the Nursery children receive specialist teaching in Spanish, Music, P.E. and Drama, and are supported, nurtured and engaged by a dedicated team of highly qualified and experienced staff. Regular Forest School Activities, community trips on the school minibus and dedicated woodwork and cookery sessions are scheduled into a tailored Early Years curriculum focused timetable.  Children are equipped with the very best start to their academic lives, whilst helping them to develop socially, emotionally, and physically. 

Brabyns’ Nursery parents may also take advantage of a new competitive, inclusive and flexible fee structure, Early Years funding for 2, 3 & 4 year olds and Workplace Nursery Benefit plans; offering a high-quality early childhood education that is accessible to all families, regardless of financial circumstances.

Providing a seamless link to Reception class and beyond, Brabyns Nursery is the perfect foundation for your child’s Independent School journey, promoting a love of learning and intellectual curiosity – a winning formula!

Headteacher Mrs Carrasco is delighted to announce Brabyns’ Nursery expansion.  “Our beautiful Nursery setting and nurturing ethos; combined with an experienced, dynamic and passionate staff team offers 2, 3 and 4 year olds a superb start to their school life. We are all excited about this new Nursery chapter and look forward to expanding our thriving Brabyns Preparatory School family!”

Visit us to find out more. Book a tour with our admissions team & find out why Brabyns is such a special place.

Brabyns Nursery follows the Early Years curriculum guidelines, consisting of seven areas of learning and development which are interconnected:

• Personal, Social & Emotional Development
• Communication and Language
• Physical Development
• Literacy
• Mathematics
• Understanding the World
• Expressive Arts and Design

We see each child as an individual, with their own unique interests, characteristics and capabilities. Our curriculum, and each child’s next steps, are carefully tailored according to these, whilst working in collaboration with you.

The children learn through a combination of adult-focused taught sessions with indoor and outdoor learning time, providing incredible opportunities to inspire, stimulate, motivate and challenge them further!

Children in Nursery benefit from the expertise of our specialist teachers through weekly lessons in Spanish, Science, Physical Education, Music and Performing Arts, in addition to regular Art, gardening, woodwork, baking and Forest School sessions, along with visitor experiences and trips.

Nursery Timetables may be viewed here:

Little Learners Timetable Summer Term 2025

Little Learners Termly Planning – Summer Term 2025

Pre Prep Timetable Summer Term 2025

Pre Prep Termly Planning – Summer Term 2025

Our nursery offers the utmost flexibility for parents’ and children’s differing needs.

Parents may choose from ‘Term ‘Time’ or ‘All Year Round’ provision with a range of session options; from morning or afternoon sessions, to whole school days or even a full ten and a half hour day – including wraparound.

Sessions

The transition from Nursery to Reception at Brabyns is seamless. Throughout the year the Nursery children will spend time with our Reception children and staff, as well being given ample opportunities to explore both their indoor and outdoor classroom environments.

Our Nursery and Reception team dedicate time to working in collaboration, engaging in regular dialogue relating to each individual child’s attainment, progress and next steps. This ensures that the Reception staff are fully aware of the individual’s capabilities, areas that they need support with, and how they can be challenged further in the subsequent class.

During the main school holidays Brabyns Nursery is open to offer our dynamic Early Years Curriculum to the youngest members of our school family. We will continue to follow the timetables shared with you at the start of the term; consolidating prior learning and embracing new topics, themes and ideas.

BOOKING & REGISTRATION

All Year Round Payment Parents 

Children are automatically booked in to attend Nursery on the days requested – from 7:30am – 6pm.

Term Time Only Parents requiring Non Term Time Sessions

These sessions may be  booked via your magic booking account with 2 options

1. Main school day (8:50am-3:40pm) @ £62 per day
2. Extended school day (7:30am – 6pm) @ £75 per day 

NOTE:  Sessions must be booked by10 February so we can ensure that staffing ratios are maintained. Catering orders also need to be confirmed and delivered prior to the main school half term holiday.

Please find some additional FAQ’s / important notes below. We are very much looking forward to seeing the children and continuing our first class Early Years education throughout the main school break.

BOOKING – Ad hoc bookings must be made by October 16th. Please book early to avoid disappointment!

UNIFORM- The children should wear their school uniform/ Brabyns PE kit throughout the year

FOOD – Breakfast, lunch & snacks are provided by school  A sample Menu may be viewed here

EARLY DROP OFF – Parents dropping off before 8am; please do so with Fun Fest staff in the hall as they are providing the first half hour of wraparound care for us. 

LATE PICK UP – Parents picking up between 5:30 & 6pm; please do so with Fun Fest staff in the hall as they are providing the last half hour of wraparound care for us. 

ABSENCE – please report your child’s absence to the Nursery team at the earliest opportunity via their direct telephone numbers. 0161 241 7036 / 07745 566 332

PUNCTUALITY – The Nursery School day starts at 9am so we would appreciate it if all children attending are present and ready to learn by this time.

COMMUNICATION – On a daily basis you will receive a Tapestry Care Diary entry, outlining what your child has been learning during the course of the day. 

MEDICAL – Any medical details should be confirmed with the appropriate staff, administering forms completed and medicines left with relevant instructions.

PARKING – We are unable to provide staff collection for children on the drive in the morning during Non Term Time, so please park safely and responsibly and bring your child to Nursery via the Nursery gate.

Contact – Nursery Brabyns Mobile: 07745 566 332 or the Nursery Direct Line: 0161 241 7036

Please remember the School Office is not always staffed during the School holidays so please use the contact details above if you need to get in touch with the Nursery