PROSPECTUS
You can read a PDF version of our Prospectus.
REGISTRATION
Children are registered for entry (usually in September) when they are rising two and a half. There may be occasional places at other times of the year. The offer of a place is subject to availability.
Places are confirmed before Christmas for the following year entry date. If you are interested in registering your child please download and send. Registration does not guarantee a place. For further information please contact the Principal.
Download our Registration Form
TERM DATES
SPRING TERM 2025
Staff Inset Day Tuesday, 7th January
Dates of term Wednesday, 8th January – Friday, 28th March
Half Term: Monday, 17th February – Friday, 21st February (inclusive)
Staff Inset Day Friday, 14th February (no school):
SUMMER TERM 2025
Staff Inset Day - Wednesday, 23rd April
Dates of term Thursday, 24th April – Wednesday, 9th July
Early May Bank Holiday – Monday, 5th May (no school)
New September Intake ‘Welcome Day’ – Friday, 23rd May (no school)
Half Term : Monday, 26th May – Friday, 30th May (inclusive)
AUTUMN TERM 2025
Staff Inset Days - Tuesday, 2nd & Wednesday, 3rd September
Dates of term Thursday, 4th September– Friday, 12th December
Half Term : Thursday, 23rd – Friday, 31st October (inclusive)
SPRING TERM 2026
Staff Inset Day - Tuesday, 6th January
Dates of term Wednesday, 7th January – Friday, 27th March
Half Term : Monday, 16th - Friday, 20th February(inclusive)
Staff Inset Day - Friday, 13th February
SUMMER TERM 2026
Staff Inset Day - Tuesday, 21st April
Dates of term Wednesday, 22nd April – Friday, 3rd July
Early May Bank Holiday - Monday 4th May (no school)
New September Intake “Welcome Day” – Friday, 22nd May (no school)
Half Term - Monday, 25th – Friday, 29th May (inclusive)
SCHOOL HOURS
Core Sessions (Morning):
9am - 12.15pm (Monday - Friday)
Extended Hours:
Lunch Club - 12.15pm - 1pm (Tuesday - Thursday)
Afternoon Sessions including Lunch Club:
12.15 pm - 3pm (Monday - Thursday)
Forest School:
1pm - 3pm (Mondays) - numbers are limited and on a “first come first served” basis
Caterpillar Group:
One optional afternoon on Wednesdays (1.30 - 3pm) starting after the Spring Term half-term through to, and including the Summer Term, prior to children starting in the September.
FEES & FUNDING
Barnes Montessori Nursery participates in the Early Education Funding Scheme (EEF). The 3 - 4 year old EEF is a universal funding that is effective the term following the child’s third birthday. Further information on request.
You can request our PDF document containing further information about fees and funding.
SCHOOL POLICIES
The School has an extensive list of school policies which are available upon request. They are reviewed annually and more frequently if necessary.
SAFEGUARDING and CHILD PROTECTION
Barnes Montessori Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff, students, volunteers and parents to share this commitment.
SCHOOLS CHILDREN FROM THE BARNES MONTESSORI NURSERY HAVE MOVED ON TO OVER RECENT YEARS
Private Mixed
- The Falcons (Chiswick & Putney)
- Fulham Prep (Fulham)
- German School
- Harrodian (Barnes)
- Ibstock Place (Roehampton)
- Kew Green (Kew)
- The Merlin (Putney)
- Prospect House (Putney)
- Swedish School (Barnes)
- Thomas’s (Fulham)
Girls
- Falkner House (Gloucester Road)
- Glendower (South Kensington)
- Holy Cross (Kingston)
- Kensington Prep
- Putney High (Putney)
- The Old Vicarage (Richmond)
- The Study (Wimbledon)
Boys
- Kings House (Richmond)
- Rokeby (Kingston)
- Tower House (East Sheen)
- Wetherby Prep School
- Wimbledon Common Prep (Squirrels)
State/Maintained
- Barnes Primary
- East Sheen Primary
- Lowther
- St. Osmunds (Barnes)
- Sheen Mount
- Thomson House (Free School – Mortlake)
