Setting Sail

Anchors is a small private nursery school, situated in the grounds of October House in the village of Rotherwick in Hampshire. The accommodation consists of a single storey building, specially adapted for pre-school children. The nursery has its own fenced garden equipped for outdoor play.

Anchors is registered to take up to 18 children per session. The nursery operates five morning sessions (09:00 to 12:00, Monday to Friday) and four afternoon sessions (12:30 to 15:15, Monday to Thursday) in three school terms.

Children are accepted from their 2nd birthday. They join our afternoon class (Midshipman). In this class the youngest children get to know the staff, each other and their surroundings gradually before moving on to more formal lessons. Children typically attend 2 afternoons per week initially, increasing during the year to 4 afternoons per week. The precise attendance pattern for each child is determined in consultation with parents/carers.

Children will then normally move to the morning class (Admirals) for their second year. By now children have usually become more independent and are eager for a more structured learning environment. This class runs on a 5 morning per week attendance basis only. This continuity enables the children to cover all aspects of early learning goals preparing them for entry into their new school. There is also the opportunity for the children in the Admirals class to do full days, providing space is available (early booking is advisable).

We have a simple uniform, consisting of polo shirts and sweatshirts with the Anchors logo and joggers’ shorts or skirts. All items are available from the Nursery.