Children should be registered at least six months in advance of their start date to be invited to the Discovery Morning, held in March. We are mindful that many new families move into the Wimbledon area, and if you have not registered within this timing, or you are looking for a mid-year entry, please contact Lucy Walton via admissions@willingtonschool.co.uk to discuss availability. Please CLICK HERE to register your child.

All registered children will be invited to attend our Discovery Morning held on a Saturday in March prior to the expected September start. You will stay with your child throughout the morning and enjoy a selection of activities led by teachers from across the school, including sport, music and arts and crafts.  In advance of the Discovery Morning, we will seek a confidential reference from your child's current nursery.   For later applications, children and parents will be invited to attend a one-to-one appointment with Mrs Henery, Head of the Pre-Prep.

Offers will be sent following the Discovery Morning or individual meeting and in line with our admissions policy. Priority will be given to those families who already have a child at the school. Due to limited places, children may be given a waiting list place and will be offered a place in line with our admissions policy, when a space becomes available.

Parents will receive a formal offer letter and will be asked to return the signed Parent Contract and deposit payment of £2,000 (non-refundable if the child is withdrawn from the school before joining) with a two-week acceptance deadline.

 

We hold a number of informal events to familiarise your child with their new environment. Parents are encouraged to bring their child to open mornings and visits before the Discovery Morning and we run formal events for those families who have contracted with us, including:

Playtime in the Nursery - a coffee morning for parents and children held in our Nursery. The perfect opportunity to meet the Nursery team once more. 

New Parents’ Evening – a midweek event for our new parents, where the Nursery team take parents through day-to-day logistics and helpful tips for getting the children ready for school.

Settling-In Programme - every child is unique and we will work with you on an individual programme which will run at the start of term to ensure your child soon feels happy and settled in our Nursery.

Do you supply a hot lunch?

Nursery children will be provided with a hot lunch, together with a healthy snack for midmorning. Packed lunches are provided for any trips.

What are the drop off and pick-up times?

The Nursery opens at 8.30am and finishes at 3.30pm.  Wrap-around care is available in the Nursery from 7.30am to 6.00pm, with free enrichment to 4.00pm on a Tuesday and Thursday.  Willington's holiday enrichment by Après-School is available exclusively for all Willington children from Nursery to Year 3, providing a 50-week a-year solution for working parents. (Click here to find out more).

Do you offer morning and afternoon sessions?

We only offer full day places, with a minimum requirement of 3 days a week. 

What will the staff:pupil ratio be?

There are three full-time, experienced members of staff at all times in the Nursery. It is important that the statutory guidelines on staff:pupil ratios are met at all times. 

What do the children wear?

All the children will wear black shorts/jogging bottoms with a white crested polo shirt and our distinctive red sweatshirt with the Willington logo. This uniform will be comfortable for the children to wear while enjoying all activities and the clothes are easy to layer through the seasons. The uniform is used as the PE kit when your child joins Reception.

Does my child need to be dry before starting?

While this would be expected, we do appreciate that some of the younger children may be wearing pull-up pants.

Is my child guaranteed entry to Reception?

We expect all our Nursery children to transition to the Reception class, unless there are exceptional circumstances.