Infant School

Quinton Infant School

Where the joy of school begins — a warm, playful start for our youngest learners.

Ages 3 – 6

Our School

A place to grow, wonder & belong

Our Infant School is a bright, gentle world designed around how young children actually learn — through play, songs, stories and hands-on discovery. Small classes and loving teachers help every child feel safe, seen and celebrated from their very first day.

What sets us apart

Small class sizes with two adults in every room
Structured play, phonics and early numeracy
Daily outdoor and creative arts time
Warm partnership with parents and families

Curriculum

Curriculum & life at school

Early Literacy

Storytelling, phonics and mark-making that turn sounds and symbols into a love of reading.

Numbers & Nature

Counting, sorting and pattern-making through blocks, sand, water and outdoor exploration.

Music & Movement

Songs, dance and physical play that build coordination, confidence and community.

Early STEM Foundations

Little hands, big ideas

STEM at the Infant School is joyful and hands-on — sorting, counting, building and wondering. Through blocks, puzzles, nature walks and simple experiments, our youngest learners discover that maths, science and technology are all around them.

Building & Blocks

Early engineering through stacking, sorting and pattern play.

Nature Discovery

Mini-scientists exploring plants, weather and living things.

Numbers & Shapes

Counting songs, patterns and hands-on early maths.

Creative Making

Art, craft and messy play that spark design thinking.

Play

Explore

Wonder

A day at Quinton Infant

Gentle rhythms, big discoveries

Our days are carefully paced for little bodies and busy minds — a balance of circle time, focused learning, free play, outdoor adventure and quiet moments. Predictable routines help our youngest learners feel secure enough to take brave, joyful risks.

Morning circle, songs and story time

Structured phonics and early number work

Outdoor play in our safe, shaded garden

Creative arts, music and rest time

Facilities

Bright classrooms built for little learners

Every space is designed with children in mind — child-sized furniture, low shelves stocked with quality books and toys, a dedicated reading nook, sensory play stations and a secure outdoor play area with age-appropriate equipment.

Dedicated early years classrooms

Fenced outdoor play & garden area

Library and reading corner

Nutritious daily snack programme

Our values

Kindness, curiosity, courage

We believe the earliest years shape a child's view of themselves as a learner. Our teachers celebrate effort over perfection, model kindness, and gently stretch each child to try, fail and try again — building resilience that lasts a lifetime.

Every child known and loved by name

Positive discipline and emotional coaching

Strong home–school communication

Christian values woven through the day

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