Nursery Class
Fairlawn Primary School is a highly successful and happy school in Forest Hill.
We pride ourselves on providing a warm and friendly environment where both children and parents feel they are welcomed and listened to.
Fairlawn Nursery Chargeable Costs
Nursery Hours
08:45 to 11:45 10 places available
12:25 to 15:25 10 places available
08:45 to 15:25 16 places available *
*providing you are eligible for 30 hours free childcare.
We are offering both part time and full time places (term time only).
Early years provision rated as ‘’Outstanding” by Ofsted.
‘ The stimulating environment and exceptional curriculum provides rich, varied and imaginative experience’
Applying for a nursery place
Children can start at Fairlawn the term after their third birthday, starting in September. Now that Lewisham has a single point of entry into primary schooling Fairlawn’s main intake has become September each year, although places do become available at other times in the year.
Parents can view the admissions arrangements for Lewisham nursery schools on the council website by following the link below or by contacting the Council’s admissions team. Lewisham admissions arrangements:
https://lewisham.gov.uk/myservices/education/schools/school-admission/school-admissions-policies
Places are offered in the Summer term for the following September intake.
To apply for a place, parents or carers are asked to email mpay@fairlawnschool.net for an application form. Alternatively, you can download the application form below, complete it and return to mpay@fairlawnschool.net or to the school office.
Fairlawn Nursery Application Form
Getting your child nursery ready
There are lots of things that you can do at home to build your child’s confidence and independence, helping them feel emotionally and practically prepared to start school. Please follow the links below which will provide you with helpful tips and links to support you further:
Simple and supportive toilet training advice – ERIC
Communication and Language
Approaches to language learning and development – NHS Start for Life
Understanding your child’s social development – Words for Life
Top tips for enjoying stories together and book recommendations – BookTrust
Toilet Training
Simple and supportive toilet training and advice – ERIC
Playing, Creativity and Curiosity
What mark-making is and why it’s important for learning – PACEY
Physical Development
Getting moving for three hours a day – NHS
Healthy Routines
Factsheet for a healthy child’s diet – Association of UK dieticians