Executive Headteacher’s Welcome

Chatham Nursery School is a place where community matters. As you walk through our building, you’ll notice two words appear time and again: family and sanctuary. These aren’t just words – they reflect what Chatham really means to us.

We are proud to be recognised as a Centre of Excellence through the Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM). This award reflects our commitment to creating an inclusive, nurturing environment where every child and family is valued, supported, and celebrated. We are also proud to have been awarded School of Sanctuary status.

At Chatham Nursery School, we offer two distinct provisions: our Nursery School and our Two-Year-Old Provision. While these operate as separate entities, we work closely together to ensure a supportive and consistent experience for your family. We are both part of a wider federation family alongside St Hugh’s Catholic Primary School and Picton Children’s Centre. This close collaboration brings our team a strong sense of unity and provides our families with seamless support and opportunities.

At Chatham, learning goes beyond the classroom. Children take part in regular enrichment activities – from Forest School and Time to Sign,  Family Book Club, PE sessions, our reading buddy programme and regular visits to our local library and retirement home. We are always thinking of new ways to make learning as hands-on, exciting and ambitious as possible so that our children have the opportunity to thrive in and out of the classroom.

We hope you feel the warmth, care, and commitment that defines our community.

We are delighted to welcome you to Chatham.

                                                                                       Miss Connearn