Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre
Local authority nursery nursery school in London (Wandsworth).
Location
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The staff, parents and governors worked together to develop our shared 'vision'. This vision also identifies what we feel is most important for our children and families. Children are interested, enthusiastic, engaged and supported in their learning to achieve their full potential.
Children experience a stimulating, vibrant, challenging, inclusive environment where they pursue their own curiosities, take risks and discover from first-hand experiences. Adults with vision and understanding enable independent learning. Children explore freely indoors and outdoors throughout each session.
All children thrive through positive and trusting relationships and a deep knowledge of the individual. Children become independent and creative learners through opportunities which recognise and support each unique character. Representing the whole community by forming enriching partnerships with families, children, and staff across our local and global community.
Sharing knowledge, experience and strategies in partnership to achieve children's full potential.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Awards
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Key facts
- URN
- 100992
- Type
- Local authority nursery school
- Phase
- Nursery
- Ages
- 2 to 5
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Wandsworth
- Constituency
- Battersea
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Rosamund Hawley | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Francois Marshal | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Esther White | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Letitia Higgs | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Nonkuthalo Xapile Thithi | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Robert Firth | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mr Alex Baker | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Ms Charlotte Hackney | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Councillor Annamarie Critchard | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Laura Chapman Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Russell Howard Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record