The Ryleys School Early Years

Pages in this section: Early Years at The Ryleys School / Nursery (1-2 years) / Pre-School (2-3 years) / Pre-Reception (3-4 years) / Transition To Reception / Curriculum

	WELCOME TO THE RYLEYS SCHOOL Welcome to Early Years at The Ryleys School.
	Children are motivated through active exploration of real and imaginary worlds; movement is essential for the growth of children's minds as well as their bodies. Through play, children explore ideas, feelings and relationships, extending and consolidating their experience. They can take risks and try things out, uninhibited by fear of failure. Rich play is much more than recreation: it has a fundamental role in early childhood education, supplying the foundation upon which learning is built. It expands the limits of what is possible, and helps children to be creative, flexible and imaginative. Our well-planned learning environment supports children as active learners, provoking their interest and enquiry. The Princess of Wales said: “The way we develop, through our experiences, relationships, and surroundings during our early childhood, fundamentally shapes our whole lives. It affects everything from our ability to form relationships and thrive at work, to our mental and physical well-being as adults and the way we parent our own children.	These are the most preventative years. By focusing our collective time, energy, and resources to build a supportive, nurturing world around the youngest members of our society and those caring for them, we can make a huge difference to the health and happiness of generations to come." The Early Years team at The Ryleys School utilises the EYFS Framework to ensure a well balanced education for your child.. Our curriculum includes: communication and language physical development personal, social and emotional development literacy mathematics understanding the world expressive arts and design We welcome children from the age of 12 months, in three dedicated Early Years rooms. We look forward to welcoming you too. BOOK A TOUR

DEDICATED AND INSPIRING The Ryleys School Team. We are proud to employ a tremendous group of teachers with long length of service and exceptional results. There are over sixty employees at The Ryleys School, too many to feature individually, but each one with dedication and a creative approach to teaching and engaging our pupils. DISCOVER OUR TEAM

Jayne Renshaw.

Head of Early Years

"I really love leading the Early Years department at the Ryleys School. It truly is a 'home from home' environment and I am very lucky to work with a team of such passionate and dedicated people, each with only the children's best interests at heart. I've been here for 8 years and I know this is where I will still be for many more years."

Julia Langford.

Headteacher

"I joined The Ryleys School in 2011 and have been the headteacher of The Ryleys School for over five years. We have a truly unique blend of inspiring teachers, extensive facilities and supportive families. As a result, our pupils are ambitious, quietly confident and happy. I look forward to welcoming many more families to our school."

Sally Kirkbright.

Deputy Headteacher

"Having worked at the Ryleys for more than 30 years, I have witnessed many children flourish, achieve success and realise their dreams all while being part of the family that is The Ryleys School. I can’t imagine working anywhere else."

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Fri, 19 Jun 2026

Sailing Club

Sailing Club enjoyed perfect conditions on the water this week, giving pupils the ideal opportunity to build their confidence and develop their sailing skills.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026

Mamma Mia

Pupils from Years 3-6 wowed audiences with their spectacular performances of Mamma Mia! Junior, showcasing incredible confidence, talent, teamwork and enthusiasm.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026

Ryleys Fest

The first-ever Ryleys Fest was a fantastic success, bringing together families, staff, pupils and friends of The Ryleys School for a wonderful afternoon and evening of fun, entertainment and community spirit. Despite one brief rain shower, the event was filled with smiles, laughter and an incredible atmosphere from start to finish.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026

Kit Car Success

After months of hard work, dedication and teamwork, our pupils took part in the Greenpower kit car race at Curborough, Staffordshire. From an initial collection of parts to a fully functioning race car, the project challenged the children to design, build, problem-solve and fundraise as part of the nationally recognised Greenpower Education Trust programme.