We currently have spaces in Year 5 and Reception. Everyday is an Open Day at St George's - please contact the school office to make an appointment.
We currently have spaces in Year 5 and Reception. Everyday is an Open Day at St George's - please contact the school office to make an appointment.
St George's Church of England School, Bourton

St George's Shining Stars Pre School

Published: 2 Jan '26

"Where little lights begin to shine"

A high-quality Early Years provision at St George’s CE Primary School Bourton

Inspiring Bright Beginnings

From 1 January 2026, we are proud to welcome children and families to St George’s Shining Stars Pre‑School, our dedicated Early Years provision for children aged 2–4.

Shining Stars Pre-School brings together the strengths, expertise and trusted practice of Bourton Preschool and Zeals Preschool as part of St George’s CE Primary School, ensuring continuity, stability and a consistently high standard of early education.

Contact our pre school on: 01747 840537. or via preschool@bourton.dorset.sch.uk 

Our Ethos: Let Your Light Shine

At St George’s Shining Stars Pre-School, we believe that every child is a unique and precious light with the potential to shine.

Rooted in our Christian ethos, “Let your light shine” (Matthew 5:16), we provide a loving, safe and inspiring environment where children are nurtured academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually from the very beginning of their learning journey.

Our ethos underpins everything we do and ensures children:

  • Feel valued, secure and confident

  • Develop kindness, respect and empathy for others

  • Grow in independence, resilience and self-belief

A Nurturing and Ambitious Early Years Environment

Children thrive at Shining Stars because relationships are strong and care is consistent.

  • Staff know children exceptionally well

  • Routines provide security and promote independence

  • Expectations are high while support is personalised

  • Children feel safe, happy and ready to learn

  • As a result, children demonstrate curiosity, confidence and a positive attitude to learning.


A Well-Sequenced EYFS Curriculum

Our curriculum is carefully planned and well sequenced in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), building progressively on what children already know and can do.

Teaching ensures that:

  • Communication and language are prioritised across all areas

  • Vocabulary is explicitly developed through high-quality interactions

  • Key knowledge and skills are revisited and built upon

  • Learning is purposeful, playful and engaging

  • Children make strong progress from their starting points and are well prepared for Reception.

High-Quality Teaching Through Play

Learning is delivered through purposeful play, adult-led activities and skilful questioning.

Children are supported to:

  • Express their ideas confidently through talk, stories and songs

  • Develop early literacy and mathematical understanding

  • Build positive relationships and self-regulation skills

  • Explore creativity, physical development and the world around them

  • Assessment is ongoing and informs teaching, ensuring timely support or challenge.

Inclusive Practice and Early Identification

St George’s Shining Stars Pre-School is inclusive and ambitious for all children.

  • Additional needs are identified early

  • Support is carefully planned and reviewed

  • Strong partnerships with parents and external professionals ensure effective provision

  • Children with SEND and those who are disadvantaged are supported well and make strong progress.

Seamless Transition into School

As part of St George’s CE Primary School, Shining Stars benefits from exceptionally strong transition arrangements.

  • Children become familiar with the school environment and routines

  • Close working with Reception staff ensures continuity

  • Information about children’s learning and development is shared effectively

  • Children move into Reception confidently, ready to succeed.


Strong Partnerships with Parents and Carers

Parents and carers are valued as partners in learning.

  • Communication is open, regular and purposeful

  • Families are well informed about children’s progress

  • Parents are encouraged to support learning at home

  • This partnership strengthens outcomes for children and supports consistency.


Strong Leadership, Safeguarding and Ethos

As part of St George’s CE Primary School, Shining Stars Pre-School benefits from:

  • Clear leadership and governance

  • Robust safeguarding procedures

  • A caring Christian ethos that promotes belonging and respect

  • Leaders are ambitious for the pre-school and committed to continuous improvement.


Join Our Shining Stars Community

St George’s Shining Stars Pre-School offers a nurturing, inclusive and ambitious start to education, where children are supported to flourish and let their light shine.

For admissions, session details or to arrange a visit, please contact the pre school via preschool@bourton.dorset.sch.uk or the school office office@bourton.dorset.sch.uk — we would be delighted to welcome you.