At Long Close school, our youngest learners start at two years old.
Little Long Close learners are very important members of the school community and benefit from being immersed in our enriching environment. They learn through a wide variety of play and creative activities. They are encouraged to develop self-assurance, independence and effective social skills. We offer a seamless transition through Nursery to Reception and upwards in a stimulating environment to start the foundations of learning within The Little Long Close Early Years building.
Our excellent and enthusiastic staff are highly qualified and chosen with great care, reflecting our commitment to maximising the comfort, happiness and progress of our children.
Long Close School Nursery and Reception provide children with the very best foundation as they embark on their educational journey.

Welcome to Early Years
Our aim is to offer a warm welcome to the youngest members of the Long Close family, using our expertise to give them the best start to school life.
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Reception
Surrounded by inspiring resources and an exceptional outdoor learning space, our Reception children become independent and inquisitive learners.
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Nursery
Taking a holistic approach, we establish a thirst for discovery, an ability to express creativity and an enjoyment for learning.
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Early Years Staff
We pride ourselves on the professionalism of the Nursery staff at Long Close, and seek to make ourselves as available as possible to parents.
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Early Years Curriculum
We offer a broad early education to our nursery children, supplemented and enriched by specialist teaching from other Long Close staff.
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Pastoral Care
We develop extremely warm relationships with all of the children in our nursery, and we take huge pride in their personal development.
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Supporting Children’s Learning
Our skilled staff quickly identifies areas of a child’s learning and development that require support so that they can be addressed immediately.
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