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
SUMMER TERM 2023
Begins: Tuesday, 18 Apr
Early May Bank Holiday (no school) – Monday, 1st May
Jubilee Bank Holiday (no school) - Monday 8th May
Ends: Friday, 7 Jul
Half Term: Monday, 29 May - Friday, 2 Jun (inclusive)
New September intake Induction Morning (no school): Friday, 26 May
AUTUMN TERM 2023
Begins: Thursday 7th September
Ends: Wednesday 13th December
Half Term: Thursday, 19th October – Friday, 27th October (inclusive)
Tuesday, 5th and Wednesday, 6th September (no school); Staff Inset Days
Wednesday, 18th October (no school): Staff Inset Day
SPRING TERM 2024
Begins: Tuesday 9th January
Ends: Tuesday 26th March
Half Term: Monday, 12th February – Friday, 16th February (inclusive)
Monday, 8th January – Staff Inset Day
Friday, 9th February (no school): Staff Inset Day
SUMMER TERM 2024
Begins: Thursday 18th April
Ends: Thursday 4th July
Half Term: Monday, 27th May – Friday, 31st May (inclusive)
Wednesday, 17th April – Staff Inset Day
Early May Bank Holiday – Monday, 6th May (no school)
New September Intake ‘Welcome Day’ – Friday, 24th May (no school)
The school reserves the right to change dates at short notice
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 Tuesdays (1.30 - 3pm) in 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)
