Early Years: for children aged 3 - 5
Our staff in Early Years are committed to giving every child a wonderful start to school life.
As part of our early years education, every activity is planned so that the girls and boys can try things out for themselves, exploring and developing their capabilities along the way. We know that happy children make good learners so our early learning Nursery Room is designed to make learning as fun as possible for our youngest children.
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reading and writing
Building a love of language and reading.
Cultivating a love of reading is a key feature of our literacy teaching in the Early Years, alongside developing fine motor skills for writing. Each child’s progress is closely monitored, enabling us to tailor our provision to their needs. As they learn individual phonics sounds, they will learn to blend and segment these to build their reading skills, and we introduce reading books when they are ready to benefit from them. We ensure that every child takes home a book each night to keep them stimulated and engaged, while continuously practising and expanding their vocabulary.
As a school, we adopt a text-based approach to literacy lessons, thoroughly exploring books linked to topics so that children can immerse themselves in the text. We use these texts to create focused activities that develop reading, comprehension, and writing skills. Each session also incorporates free-choice play, allowing children to explore their interests and skills in an engaging environment.
Alongside reading, we develop fine motor skills for writing through both play and more structured teaching. We guide the children on the technical aspects of letter formation and spelling, while also encouraging them to express themselves with confidence - the most important attribute we aim for them to develop during the Early Years.
Meet us in person
Come and see our fantastic school in action during an Open Event or Nursery Viewing Day. We can promise you a warm welcome to Charterhouse Square School.
Maths
Building strong foundations in Maths.
We lay strong foundations in both literacy and mathematics on which pupils can build their future academic success. Through direct teaching and play, we introduce key mathematical concepts such as numbers, measurement, patterns, and shapes. The children learn that maths is about engaging with the world around them and discover that it can be challenging, stimulating, and creative.
Throughout the school, we use White Rose Maths to help children develop their conceptual understanding by using concrete objects, pictorial representations, and abstract thinking. This inclusive approach provides numerous opportunities to explore and apply concepts through play, helping children to grasp the ‘why’ behind maths.
Available from 8am - 6pm
This is offered to all year groups.
Our Breakfast Club runs before school everyday from 8-8:45am.
Club House runs after school everyday from 3:30-6pm.
A Holiday Club will also run for most of the school holidays from 8.30am 5.30pm.
Your Child's Journey
Children who join Charterhouse Square develop their confidence and gain a genuine love for learning, starting them on the path to success.
Early Years
Lower House
Upper House
See where a Charterhouse Square education can take your child.
Every year, our pupils secure places at some of London’s most respected senior schools – from City of London and Highgate to Alleyn’s, JAGS and UCS. But it’s not just about academic success; it’s about confidence, readiness, and the right next step for every child.
Discover our recent 11+ outcomes, scholarship awards, and the schools our children move on to in our latest destinations brochure.