Nursery
We are very fortunate in having a nursery class for pre-school aged children who are 3 and over.
We run a morning session from 8.35 am to 11.35 am and also offer full-day (30 hour) places. We also offer fee-paid places which are currently charged at £20 per session. If your child is not eligible for extended 30-hr funding entitlement, you may apply for fee-paid sessions instead. Fee-paid sessions do not count towards our Published Admission Number and offers of fee-paid places will only be made where there is spare capacity in the nursery, after all 3- and 4-year-olds have been offered their requested funded hours. Fee-paid 3-hr sessions may be booked for a minimum of 5 days a week. We may consider offering these sessions on a 4/3 day per week basis, however this will be dependent on various factors and be at the discretion of the headteachers.
Please refer to our Admissions page for information about how to apply
Nursery Overview
Our Nursery provides a stimulating and interesting environment inside and outside that helps children to be healthy, happy and safe. In group time children get involved in many different activities: sharing stories, phonics, singing, circle time and music; all with specific learning intentions in mind. Outside we have a large garden with sandpits and climbing frame with an artificial grass surface that can be used all year round. We also have a mini forest garden where we learn about the environment and build using natural materials.
If you are interested in seeing our Nursery in action, we would be delighted to show you round. Please contact our school office to arrange an appointment.
Please click the tabs below for more information about our nursery.
What is my child learning at nursery?
Yearly OverviewTopic Planner Term 1 - Autumn 2025
Topic Planner Term 2 - Autumn 2025Topic Planner Term 3 - Spring 2026Topic Planner Term 4 - Spring 2026
The seven areas of learning and how we support our children's devlopment in each area.
1. Communication & Language
Universally speaking – ages and stages of communication and language development
2. Physical Development
3. Personal, Social & Emotional Development
Personal Development & Wellbeing Including British Values
Cultural Capital in the nursery
4. Literacy
5. Mathematics
Having fun with everyday maths in nursery
6. Understanding the World
50 things to do before you're five!
7. Expressive Arts & Design
More Useful Information:
What to Expect When Booklet
What to expect in the Early Years
Community Dental Services - Oral Health
Bottles, open top cups and teeth
Health Visitor Services & Further Toilet Training Advice
Pleases click here for information about the Oxford Health Visiting Service https://oxfordhealth.nhs.uk.
We often receive queries about toilet training in the Early Years. The Health Visitors website gives a wealth of information for parents:
- Toilet training - Health Visiting ServiceHealth Visiting Service (oxfordhealth.nhs.uk)
- Toileting challenges - Health Visiting ServiceHealth Visiting Service (oxfordhealth.nhs.uk).
In addition, the Health Visitor Nursery Nurses will support parents on a 1:1 basis when parents are concerned. Parents can also use the ChatHealth message service for support or advice: ParentLine text 0-4 years: 07312 263081
Further toilet training advice and guidance can be found below:
- Promoting Inclusion – Supporting the personal development of young children (oxfordshire.gov.uk)
- Potty training: how to start & best age to potty train - ERIC
