Ruspini House Pre-School

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Ruspini House Boys and Girls age 2-4

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Welcome to Ruspini House Childhood, especially the early years, is such a special time, a time when children are changing so quickly and when they gain the skills to help them learn. As pre-school teachers, we are incredibly lucky to share these years of discovery and development.

At Ruspini House, we make sure that all the children in our care have exciting and stimulating activities; we promise to provide your daughter or son with a wonderful introduction to education, and will ensure that they leave us equipped with all the skills and attributes they will need for a successful start in Reception.

Of course, a prospectus cannot show you everything – if you would like to come and meet us, see what makes Ruspini House such a special place, and meet the children, who truly are our best ambassadors, we would be delighted to arrange this for you.

I look forward to meeting you and your child, and sharing with you what Ruspini House can offer.

Toni Finkel Mrs Toni Finkel, Head of Ruspini House

Developing independence, curiosity and enthusiasm

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Introduction Ruspini House Pre School, housed in totally refurbished, modern and bespoke facilities, is home to the youngest members of the RMS family, girls and boys aged 2 to 4. It is a small, friendly, caring community within the grounds of the school, and offers a stimulating, happy and supportive environment into which pupils settle quickly. Through a healthy balance of learning and play, all children are encouraged to reach their full potential.

Recognized as “outstanding� in its most recent inspections, Ruspini House lays firm foundations for a love of learning; boys and girls develop independence, curiosity and enthusiasm; they learn good manners, courtesy and consideration for others within a busy and supportive environment where each child is known and valued as an individual with unlimited potential.

Pupils benefit from superb facilities and a rich and varied educational experience At Ruspini House we ensure that children experience both exemplary care and exciting learning; they are challenged, and have fun at the same time. They enjoy access to a range of specialist teachers and facilities (Forest School, our school library and Planetarium to name a few!) of which most nursery children can only dream.

Learning through Play We follow the principles of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and focus on each child’s individual needs and talents. We encourage each child to develop at their own pace and they are well prepared for entry into Reception.

We believe that learning occurs when children are happy, motivated and interested. Children learn best through physical and mental challenges. Play underpins life at Ruspini House. Children have the opportunity to play indoors and outdoors, including in the School’s dedicated Forest School and ICT suite. Here your child will experience a range of fun learning activities, bringing learning to life in the great outdoors; during each day, your son or daughter will experience spontaneous play, child-initiated play and adult directed activities. Staff support all children to learn with enjoyment and they challenge each child through well planned activities. Specialist staff provide enrichment classes in Modern Languages, Music and Sport.

Play helps young children to learn and develop through doing and talking. Our setting takes the best from the practice guidance of EYFS to plan and provide a range of play activities which help children to make progress in each of the areas of learning and development. Children are encouraged to listen, interpret, question and demonstrate understanding and express their thinking in language.

What Our Parents Say Thank you so much for taking wonderful care of Raef. He has thoroughly enjoyed his time with you- what a wonderful introduction to education for him!

Ruspini House is a brilliant setting for pre-schoolers. Not only is it a nurturing environment but the children are also ready for Reception.

We feel so lucky that we have been able to send our daughter to such a wonderful pre school.

Thank you for making Natalie’s early years such an enjoyable experience. We will always be grateful for the support and loving care that she has been given.

Miss L has been a brilliant Key Worker and I feel she has contributed greatly to Liam being a happy, sociable little boy who enjoys learning.

We could not have hoped for a better start to our daughter’s education. Children are treated as individuals, and the staff are warm, caring and work hard to foster fun, nurturing environment for the children.

Our People Highly qualified staff focus on each child’s unique needs and abilities to promote development at an individual pace. Upon arrival at Ruspini House your child will be assigned a “key person”, who has special responsibilities for working with them, giving them the reassurance to feel safe and cared for.

Our Service Ruspini House provides a flexible service to meet the needs of all families. We offer a morning or afternoon session, a pre-school day (from 8.45am – 4.00pm) a full day (8.00am – 6.00pm), early and late clubs during term time (38 weeks) and holiday camps.

Parents can mix and match to suit their needs, although we recommend minimum sessions as children move through Ruspini House, thus preparing them for full weeks in Reception.

Our on site chef provides freshly homecooked meals and snacks, meeting all dietary needs

Transition to Reception Most Ruspini House girls move onto Cadogan House at the age of 4. Our excellent relationships with a range of local schools to allow boys to transfer smoothly to their Reception class of choice. Girls are well prepared for this transition by regular interaction with Cadogan House Reception during their final year in Ruspini House.

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