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Nursery Education on the Isle of Wight

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What Is Nursery Education?

Nursery education for three and four year olds is provided in a variety of settings. All nursery education providers on the Isle of Wight are subject to the inspection of their facilities and the appropriateness of the activities and curriculum they offer by Ofsted. They have to meet clear standards and guidelines regarding the care and welfare of the children.

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Nursery education for four year olds is provided in a variety of settings.
These include :-


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Maintained reception classes in local primary schools

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Maintained nursery classes attached to primary schools

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independent schools

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private and voluntary nurseries, pre-schools and playgroups

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accredited childminder networks



Nursery education for three year olds is provided in:
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nursery classes attached to primary schools

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independent schools

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private and voluntary nurseries, pre-schools and playgroups

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accredited childminder networks.



Names of providers can be obtained from:

the Family Information Zone [FIZ],
11, Orchard Street, Newport,
Tel 821999
or Children Services’ Directorate,
County Hall, Newport.
Tel 823099 Extn 6487
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