An Independent Day School & Nursery

Forest School Fun for our little Nutkins 🌳 #forestschool #yarrellsschoolandnursery #nursery

We're hosting a special Stay and Play Open Morning! 📅 Tuesday 10th March 👨‍👩‍👧 Parents join in the fun 👧👦 Ages 3+ (for September 2026 start) Enjoy quality time with your child while experiencing our setting: Forest School activities together Mother's Day craft-making Free play in Nursery and Reception Tour our facilities Chat with our friendly staff A wonderful way to see if we're the right fit for your family! Limited spaces available - book yours: https://www.yarrells.co.uk/calendar-news-dates/yarrells-news/item/86/join-us-for-our-forest-school-nursery-open-morning #yarrellsschoolandnursery #forestschool #stayandplay #reception2026

Join us for a morning of outdoor adventures and creative fun! 🌳✨ We're hosting a special Forest School & Nursery Open Morning and you're invited! 📅 Tuesday 10th March ⏰ 9:30am – 11:00am 👧👦 Children aged 3+ welcome This is a stay and play session where parents join in the fun! Spend quality time with your child while experiencing what makes Yarrells so special. What's included: 🌲 Forest School adventures together 💝 Create Mother's Day crafts 🎨 Explore our Nursery & Reception rooms 🏡 Tour our beautiful setting 👋 Meet our friendly team Perfect for families thinking about September 2026 for Nursery or Reception. Spaces are limited! For more information and to book your place click the link below: https://www.yarrells.co.uk/calendar-news-dates/yarrells-news/item/86/join-us-for-our-forest-school-nursery-open-morning Questions? Get in touch – we'd love to hear from you! admissions@yarrells.co.uk #Yarrells #ForestSchool #OpenMorning #NurseryEducation #EarlyYears #OutdoorLearning #Reception2026 #StayAndPlay #MothersDay #PooleSchools #DorsetSchools

Bonjour! 🇫🇷 Our little Squirrels in Nursery had a fantastic time learning French with Mr Schneider. Specialist lessons like these make learning fun and help prepare the children for Reception and beyond ✨ #yarrellsschool #learninglanguages #eyfsteaching

Muddy fun at forest school for our Year 6s on Friday! 🌿🍂🌳 #year6 #forestschool #yarrellsschool

As part of the World’s Largest Garden Birdwatch 🐦‍⬛, the children loved spending time at Mrs Covell’s house last week. Surrounded by tranquillity, they enjoyed spotting different birds and learning fascinating facts about them. A truly lovely nature-filled experience. 🌿 @rspb #rspb #birdwatch #yarrellsschool

Our Squirrels have enjoyed a wonderful week of outdoor play and Forest School adventures! Exploring, discovering and learning through nature – what a fantastic week it’s been! #yarrellsnursery #outdoorplay

We are excited to announce NEW Tennis Sessions here at Yarrells School, starting on Sundays with @btownsenduk These sessions offer a fantastic opportunity to develop skills, build confidence, and most importantly, have fun on court. Spaces are limited! 🎾 #yarrellsschool #tennis #dorset

The senior students are busy preparing for their performances and have been trying on their Land Girl costumes, ready for their roles in ‘Treachery at Traitors Quay’ in March. Exciting times! 🎭 #yarrells #yarrellsschool #performingarts

Reception had a fantastic ‘My Time’ on Wednesday based on the book ‘The Smartest Giant in Town’ by Julia Donaldson. During our independent learning, we made patterned ties, wrote lists of the animals in the story, played in our library role play area, threaded numbers to 10 and lots more! #receptionclass #juliadonaldson #yarrells

Our Reception children thoroughly enjoyed their French lesson with Mr Schneider as part of their specialist learning. 🇫🇷✨🎶 #yarrellsschool #eyfsteacher #poole #frenchlesson

After enjoying the story Cave Baby by Julia Donaldson together, our squirrels in nursery explored bubble painting, feet painting, and free floor painting, using our imaginations to bring the story to life. These playful, hands-on experiences help build confidence, independence, and creativity, supporting a smooth and positive transition as our children prepare for Reception. ✨ #LearningThroughPlay #CaveBaby #EarlyYears #CreativePlay #ReadyForReception #YarrellsNursery #juliadonaldson #juliadonaldsonbooks

What our families say about Yarrells ✨ “The love and care we see every day is heart-warming.” “Our children are genuinely understood as individuals.” “Our child is truly seen, quirks and all.” “There is a real sense of warmth and belonging.” “Children feel safe and deeply cared for.” “It genuinely feels like leaving our child with family” We are incredibly grateful for these kind words from our families. They reflect the hard work, passion and care our staff bring to Yarrells, and the nurturing community our children help create together. We couldn’t be prouder to be Yarrells, and to share this journey with such wonderful families. ✨ #yarrellsschool #yarrells #Yarrellsnursery

Welcome to Yarrells School & Nursery! Is your little one starting school in September 2026? Our school has recently been recognised for a significant strength in a recent ISI inspection. We provide a warm and inspiring environment where curiosity is sparked, confidence blossoms and every child is known, valued & supported. With small class sizes, specialist teaching, and beautiful natural surroundings, your child will shine - academically, socially, and emotionally. We accept Early Years Funding during Reception until your child turns 5. Come and see the difference. Your child’s learning adventure starts here! 📍Yarrells House, Upton, Poole, Dorset BH16 5EU 📞Call us: 01202 622229 📧Email: admissions@yarrells.co.uk #YarrellsSchool #Poole

A Fantastic Afternoon of Sport at Yarrells! We had a brilliant afternoon of fixtures at Yarrells, hosting Park School Year 5 & 6 for basketball and netball. Both sports were played with great enthusiasm, teamwork and sportsmanship throughout. The afternoon was rounded off perfectly with a match tea. Huge thanks to Mr Fisk for organising the event. More details to follow in this Friday’s newsletter. Well done to everyone, fantastic performances – you did us proud! 👏 #yarrellsschool #sportsmatch

Our Squirrels children have been learning about the author Julia Donaldson this week. We have been reading The Smartest Giant in Town and completing fun learning activities based on the story. #yarellssnursery #yarrellsschool

Today, our Digital Leaders visited classrooms to ask their friends and fellow pupils some fun, quick-fire questions! A lot of fun was had by all! #yarrellsschool #digitallearning

Yarrells School Marks Holocaust Memorial Day At Yarrells, our role is not to overwhelm children with the horrors of the past, but to help them understand, in an age-appropriate way, where prejudice, intolerance and unchallenged hatred can lead. This year’s theme of Holocaust Memorial Day “Bridging Generations”, reminds us of the importance of passing on stories and values from one generation to the next. As the voices of survivors become fewer, education becomes ever more vital. Learning about the Holocaust is not simply about dates and facts. It is about developing empathy, recognising unfairness, and encouraging children to speak up when they see exclusion or discrimination. These are values that sit at the heart of life at Yarrells: kindness, respect and responsibility for others. We are fortunate to have access to excellent educational resources that help schools approach these conversations thoughtfully and sensitively. Through stories, discussion and reflection, children can begin to understand the importance of standing against hatred in all its forms and of treating everyone with dignity. Holocaust Memorial Day reminds us that education has a powerful role to play in shaping the future. By guiding children to think carefully, compassionately and courageously, we help them grow into young people who will contribute positively to society. This is a shared responsibility, and one we take seriously. Thank you to our staff and families for supporting these important conversations and for helping us nurture a Yarrells community built on understanding and respect. Mrs Cunningham - Head. #HolocaustMemorialDay #lightinthedarkness #HMD2026

Yarrells: A great big hug of a school! We are seeking to appoint Tutors to work with children outside of normal school hours, including evenings, weekends and/or school holidays. This role is ideal for experienced educators, tutors or specialists who enjoy working with children and are able to deliver engaging, high-quality sessions in their area(s) of expertise. Applicants are welcome to apply if they can offer one or more of the following specialisms: Grammar Tuition (verbal reasoning, maths and English) Coding Forest School Drama Music Art The Role - Deliver tuition to children up to the age of 11, either one-to-one or in small groups. All bookings and scheduling will be managed by the school. Hours and Pay Flexible, ad hoc hours (subject to demand and your availability) Sessions may take place during evenings, weekends and/or school holidays £35 per hour, depending on skills and experience. The Successful Candidate will : - Have experience working with children in an educational or specialist setting. - Have strong subject knowledge in at least one of the listed specialisms - Be reliable, professional and able to build positive relationships with children - Hold, or be willing to obtain, an enhanced DBS check - Teaching qualifications are welcomed but not essential. At Yarrells, we have a genuine team spirit and every single person is uniquely valued for who they are and what they bring to our community. Blending tradition, informality and innovation, we work hard to offer a vibrant and stimulating environment for learning. If you want to play a meaningful role in the lives of our young people, join our magical school and nursery today! If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please call or email. Start Date: ASAP Contract: part time, flexible Hours: subject to discussion, evenings, weekends and school holidays How to Apply: send us your CV, or complete the TES application form : https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2066e137b28f12cd All successful candidate will be subject to safer recruitment checks. Yarrells Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants should read the School's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which are available on the School’s website. Applicants are required to declare any criminal convictions or cautions, or disciplinary proceedings related to children and young people and must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Benefits: On-site parking Work Location: In person #yarrells

We look forward to welcoming families to our Open Day today. If you didn’t make it but would like to book a tour with our head, Clare Cunningham at a time that suits you, please get in touch with our school office, who will be happy to arrange your visit, or email admissions@yarrells.co.uk. #receptionclass #newstarters #poole #independentschool #openday