early years

Apple Week at St Christopher’s Prep School and Nursery

13th October 2025

Apple Week at St Christopher’s Prep School and Nursery in South Devon was bursting with colour, laughter, and discovery. From our Nursery children to those in Year 6, everyone joined in to celebrate all things apple – learning, tasting, creating, and exploring together. The week began with an adventure to Mrs Kenyon’s orchard, where our…

Why is playtime important in the classroom?

23rd March 2023

How do we bring about play at St Christophers? Play is essential for children’s development, building their confidence as they learn to explore, relate to others, set their own goals, and solve problems. Children learn by leading their own play, and by taking part in play which is guided by adults. Our EYFS staff decide…

Open Events

🌟 Little School, Big Dreams 🌟
Discover how our nurturing rural setting inspires curiosity, confidence, and creativity in children aged 3–11.
Book a personalised tour of our little school and find out how we can facilitate the first steps of your  children’s dreams becoming a reality.

👉 Our last open event was fully booked!

Click here for Reception ‘First Steps’  Taster mornings this term– Festive First Steps – places are limited

St Christopher’s: where pupils shine, teachers inspire, and big dreams take flight.