North East Education News

Issue 112

This initiative, launching in September 2025, builds on the success of our existing Pre-Prep nursery, which currently welcomes children in the term in which they turn three years old. To accommodate this exciting expansion, the new nursery will be housed in a fully refurbished cottage located next to the current Pre-Prep playground. Unlike the current term-time-only nursery, the new provision will be available for 50 weeks of the year, offering greater flexibility and continuity of care for families until children transition into our Reception after they turn 4 years old. Headteacher, Mr. Phil Sturt, expressed his enthusiasm for the development. He said, “We are thrilled to extend our outstanding EYFS offering to even younger children. Providing a nurturing and stimulating environment from the age of two will give our pupils the very best start to their Mowden educational journey. The new nursery will be a vibrant space where children can…