Early Years

Merchant Taylors’ Prep Early Years, based at our site at The Manor, offers a nurturing and inspiring environment for children aged 3-5 in Nursery and Reception.

Here, every child is valued as an individual, and their learning journey is designed to spark curiosity, ignite creativity, and build key skills that will last a lifetime.

Excellence, Compassion, Opportunity

These first years of school are a joyful and important milestone – laying the foundations not only for future learning, but for life itself. We aim to foster a love of learning, develop independence and confidence, and help each child grow into a happy, capable, and caring young person.

Our rich and varied Early Years curriculum blends practical, hands-on experiences with exciting topic-based learning. At the heart of our approach is the development of Learning Dispositions – the attitudes and skills that underpin lifelong success. These include concentration, perseverance, empathy, communication, collaboration, independence, wisdom, curiosity, imagination, and a willingness to take risks.

“In these precious early years, we help each child discover the joy of learning, build lasting confidence, and develop the attitudes and skills that will serve them for life.”
Colette Quinlivan
Head of Pre-Prep

Specialist Subjects

Children benefit from the care and expertise of our dedicated Nursery and Reception team, who foster strong relationships and provide individualised care. This is complemented by specialist teaching from Merchant Taylors’ Prep, with lessons in Music, French and PE enriching the children’s experience and helping them to explore new interests.

Above all, we believe in excellence in teaching, compassion in our care, and opportunity for every child to thrive. The Early Years at Merchant Taylors’ Prep offers a joyful and bespoke start to education – one that nurtures both the heart and mind and lays the foundation for a lifetime of success and joy.

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