Starting Nursery in September 2026
Welcome to Swaffield Nursery
"We're absolutely delighted to welcome you and your child to Swaffield School.
Starting school is a big milestone and we are here to make this a happy, positive and memorable experience for you and your child.
It’s completely natural to feel a mixture of excitement and nerves. Please be assured that we’ll be here every step of the way, supporting both you and your child with care and encouragement as we begin this journey together.
I'm looking forward to getting to know you and your child."
Julia Hamilton
Head Teacher
Our new starters are invited to attend a Nursery Starters Stay & Play on Friday 26th June at 9.30am.
nursery stay and play for new starters.pdf
It will be a great opportunity for you to meet the teacher, Nursery team, other
children and their families. We hope you can come along!
If you have any questions, please contact Sue Medhurst, Admissions Officer, who will be very happy to help you. Please get in touch:
By phone on 020 8874 2825 or by email to admissions@swaffield.wandsworth.sch.uk
Useful Information
We recommend that you visit our Welcome page for a message from Ms Hamilton, our Head Teacher, and to watch our school video which will give you a true feel for Swaffield School.
Uniform
Find out about the items of uniform that Nursery children will need and where to buy it. https://www.swaffield.wandsworth.sch.uk/Parents/Uniform/
School Lunch
The school lunch menu from September 2026 has not yet been finalised but will be published here before the end of this summer term:
https://www.swaffield.wandsworth.sch.uk/Parents/Lunch/
Wraparound Care
Swaffield Out of School Care is run by the school and staffed with members of the Swaffield staff team.
https://www.swaffield.wandsworth.sch.uk/Parents/Breakfast-Club-After-School-Care/
Starting Swaffield Nursery:
starting nursery at swaffield.pdf
Dates for your Diary
- Saturday 27th June - Swaffield Summer Fair
Please join us for this year's summer fair. It will be a fun-filled family event for our Swaffield families and our wider community. It's free to enter and there will be lots of things to do, delicious food and drinks, as well as prizes to win. We hope you can come along! - Drop in coffee mornings
Monday 7th September to Friday 11th September - 9am to 9.30am:
Parents of children starting Swaffield are invited to come along for a coffee/tea in the Cookery Room any morning of your child's first few days.
The Cookery Room is situated in inside the building next to the Nursery classroom - just ask one of the Nursery team to show you where to go. It's a great way to meet other parents, ask questions, and get to know Swaffield. - Early Years Welcome Meeting
In September, all Nursery and Reception parents will be invited in to meet the teachers and phase leader. The date has not yet been confirmed but please check back soon.
Start Dates
Children joining Nursery and Reception have staggered start dates so that we can help everyone settle in - you will be given a start day on our admissions correspondence with you.
If you have any queries, please don't hesitate to get in touch with Sue Medhurst, Admissions Officer, in the School Office.
Our Autumn Term 2026 starts for pupils in Years 1 to 6 on Thursday 3rd September 2026.
What Parents Say About Swaffield School
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