At Saint Pierre Nursery in Leigh-on-Sea, the child is truly at the heart of everything we do. We provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children’s individual needs, interests, and stages of development are carefully recognised and supported. As a leading choice for parents seeking high-quality early years education in Southend and Essex, our nursery offers a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
During our engaging morning nursery sessions, children are organised into small groups tailored to their ability rather than simply by age. This enables our teachers to carefully plan activities that meet each child at their unique stage of development. For children who are ready, we provide the opportunity to begin developing essential phonics, early reading, and maths skills, ensuring they are fully prepared for the transition into primary school.
Our teaching approach is designed to encourage independence, curiosity, and confidence. Children are empowered to make choices within an educational context, helping them to grow into motivated, independent learners. Social and communication skills are also central to our ethos, giving every child the tools to express their own ideas, opinions, and creativity.
The nursery experience is enriched by our wonderful surroundings. Children benefit not only from our own nursery garden and outdoor play areas, but also from regular visits to Chalkwell Park (just one minute away), the beach (a short four-minute walk), local woodlands, Leigh-on-Sea High Street, and the library. These experiences bring learning to life and connect children with their local community.
Our carefully structured early years curriculum (EYFS) provides children with a thorough grounding in Literacy, Mathematics, Science, and creative exploration, ensuring they are fully prepared for future learning. Lessons are fun, engaging, and guided by children’s own interests through our inspiring ‘Additional Curriculum’.
At Saint Pierre Prep School and Nursery, we celebrate the diverse needs, aspirations, and talents of every child. Each pupil is valued as a vital member of our warm, welcoming, and harmonious community. Parents looking for an outstanding nursery in Leigh-on-Sea, Southend, or across Essex can be confident that Saint Pierre offers not only exceptional early years education but also a caring environment where children flourish.
