• Welcome to

    Rachel Keeling Nursery

    ​...where the child comes first...

    Part of the Children's House & Rachel Keeling Nursery School Federation

Welcome to Rachel Keeling Nursery School

Rachel Keeling Nursery School is a state maintained school in  Bethnal Green, Tower Hamlets.  
We want our Rachel Keeling children to be confident, resilient, empathetic, joyful and communicative learners.
​We are committed to ensuring every child is engaged in meaningful learning experiences that create a thirst for learning which is lifelong.
Our school is a wonderful community and we encourage you to visit. We hope to welcome you and your family soon. 
​Click below to read a welcome message from our Executive Headteacher
If you want to know more about our school and don't know where to start; have a look on our Learning Blog. It will give you a flavour of the ongoing, rich provision our children access every single day.
"You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them." — Dr. Maya Angelou

Rachel Keeling Values

​The Rachel Keeling Values underpin everything we do at
​Rachel Keeling Nursery.

​Children, families and staff worked together to create our Rachel Keeling Values in line with the British Values headings. Everyone who comes to our school is expected to support the Rachel Keeling Values. Click HERE to find out more.

Our Values

​​Democracy - We have a voice.
Individual liberty - We have a choice.
Rule of law - We share and take turns.
Respect - We show respect to everyone and everything.

Latest News, Dates and Family Updates

Family Update

Courses for Parents and Families

Dates for your diary

21 February - Pancake Day
1st March - International Evening 3.30-4.45pm (information under 'Families' tab above)
2nd March - World Book Day - Come to school in your pyjamas for a bedtime story
8th March - International Women's Day 
13th March - Science Week
w/c 20th March - Meet your child's Key Person this week to celebrate progress
22nd March - Outdoor Play Workshop - 9.15am and 12.45pm
30th March - Egg Hunt
31 March - INSET Day - school closed
Easter Holidays
17 April - Home Visits - school closed
17 April - National Offer Day - you will find out which primary school you have been offered (for children who are leaving). 
18 April - Children return for the Summer Term

Nursery Tours

If you would like to come for a tour of the nursery, email Pam to book a place: admin@rachelkeeling.towerhamlets.sch.uk
We would appreciate a maximum of two adults per child 
Please note we admit children the term after they turn 3 years old. It is best to visit when your child turns 2.

News

Health Guidance

For information on Scarlet Fever, Strep A  please visit our Health Guidance Page HERE

Applying for Reception 2023-3024

If your child was born between 1 September 2018 and 31 August 2019 you must apply for Reception Class before 15 January 2023.
Although the deadline has passed, please get in touch with pupil admissions here:  http://www.eadmissions.org.uk

Contact Details and Location

Our address is:
Rachel Keeling Nursery School
Bullard's Place, London
E2 0PS
Telephone: 0208 9805856

​Pam Jones our Senior Administrative Officer is happy to deal with enquiries from families, colleagues and interested parties.
We are a short walk from Bethnal Green Tube Station off Roman Road. Buses that stop within walking distance to the school are:  8, 106, 254, 309, 388, D3 and D6.
There are 2 underground stations that are within 5-10 minutes walking distance, Bethnal Green (Central Line) and Stepney Green  (District & Hammersmith & City Lines.)