Bierton Church of England Combined School Nursery

Stories become shared play at Bierton Nursery: children listen, retell and act them out together. That gives this school nursery a clear starting point for families interested in language and learning through play. The provision serves children aged three and four, with 24 places in each session, within Bierton Church of England Combined School on Parsons Lane.

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) gives learning its shape. Relationships, emotional development, communication and physical development receive the initial emphasis. As children become more confident in these areas, attention becomes more evenly spread across the curriculum, including mathematics, literacy, creative expression and understanding the world. The approach builds from each child's development rather than treating learning as a fixed sequence of school subjects.

Playing and exploring means investigating and trying things out. Active learning emphasises concentration and persistence; creating and thinking critically gives children room to develop ideas and work out possible solutions. Guided activities take account of these different ways of learning. For parents, the practical distinction is that trying, repeating and thinking are part of the learning itself.

In November 2024, Ofsted found that nursery children enjoyed stories and recreated them with friends through acting and retelling. Books therefore provide material for conversation and shared imaginative activity. Performance also has a concrete place in nursery life: the Nursery and Reception Nativity scheduled for 6 December 2024 invited families to watch in the school hall.

Parents contribute to the assessment of their child's development, alongside staff observations and information from other settings. That makes what a child does beyond nursery relevant to planning their learning here. If progress in a prime learning area raises concern, staff discuss it with parents or carers and agree support; the SENCo may also be involved.

An Early Years SENDCo provides a specific contact for nursery families at nursery@biertoncombined.bucks.sch.uk. The school's SEND provision covers learning and cognition, communication, emotional and social needs, and physical, sensory or medical needs. This gives families a route to discuss their child's needs with the early years team rather than relying solely on a general school enquiry.

Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through Buckinghamshire Council's primary school admissions route and meet the normal application deadline. The school's listed admission rules give no priority for attending its nursery. Choosing the nursery and securing a school place are separate decisions.

The shared Nursery and Reception Nativity is an example of the two groups participating in a school event together. That connection belongs to children's experience of school life; it does not change the admission rules.

Nursery applications use the Nursery Application Form, which can be emailed to nursery@biertoncombined.bucks.sch.uk or handed to the school office. Where applications exceed the available places, allocation follows the Fees and Admissions Policy. Families should therefore distinguish submitting an application from receiving an offer.

Prospective parents can arrange a nursery tour through the office on 01296 483110. For help exploring eligibility for childcare support, the nursery directs families to Childcare Choices. The nursery is based at the school on Parsons Lane, Bierton, Aylesbury, HP22 5DF.