Nursery

"Pupils are clear that kindness is at the heart of the school's expectations for them."

ISI Inspection Report

It is my absolute pleasure to welcome you and your child to Little Leopards Nursery and the wider Dixie Grammar School family. 

Starting nursery is a very special milestone and we understand the enormous trust you place in us. From the very beginning, our priority is to build warm, secure relationships so that your child feels safe, understood and confident to explore.

Little Leopards is very much part of The Dixie Grammar Junior School. While our nursery has its own nurturing Early Years identity, our children belong to the wider school community from the moment they join us. As they grow, they benefit from the people, spaces and opportunities of the Junior School, building familiarity and a wonderful sense of belonging long before Reception.

Inspired by both the Reggio Emilia and Curiosity Approach, we see children as naturally curious and capable learners. We give them the time, space and freedom to wonder, investigate, create and discover. 

We are delighted that you have chosen Little Leopards and I very much look forward to getting to know your child and welcoming your family into ours.

Kirsty Mackenzie

Head of Early Years Foundation Stage

“Excellent listening and numeracy skills are established effectively in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)."