Fritwell Church of England Primary School Nursery

Songs, sound games and play shape the nursery learning at Fritwell Church of England Primary School. This is the school's own nursery provision on East Street in Fritwell, with learning organised within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Children have opportunities to choose activities as well as work with adults, so the approach combines their interests with planned teaching.

Ofsted judged the school's early years provision Good at the inspection of 12 to 13 November 2024. That judgement covers early years within the school; it is not a separate nursery inspection outcome.

Play has a clear teaching purpose here. The EYFS combines learning to communicate, move and manage relationships with early mathematics, literacy, creative work and exploration of the world. Whole-group activities sit alongside focused work with an adult and activities children initiate themselves. This gives children different ways to practise a skill, rather than relying on one kind of lesson.

Nursery sound work focuses on listening, patterns and rhyme. Children explore sounds, patterns and rhyme through songs and other activities. Adults plan around broad themes, introduce skills in focused sessions and arrange further activities where children can use what they have learned. Observation and conversation help staff decide each child's next learning steps.

The outdoor area is accessible in all weather. The school aims to use natural materials and resources to encourage exploration, with more space for children to express ideas through movement and imaginative play. In November 2024, early years children practised counting using their fingers to show numbers, making an abstract idea concrete.

Curriculum development. In November 2024, the two-year curriculum cycle was only partly implemented, and expectations for individual year groups in mixed-age classes needed greater clarity, including in early years. Families should weigh that development point alongside the Good early years judgement.

An EYFS leader, early years teaching assistants and an early years support worker form part of the staffing structure. Parents can contribute photographs of learning and experiences at home through Tapestry. That gives staff another view of what a child can do beyond nursery activities. Stay-and-play sessions and parents' evenings provide opportunities for families to take part and discuss learning.

For children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), support follows Assess-Plan-Do-Review: needs are considered, support is planned and tried, then progress is reviewed. Parents participate in termly SEND reviews, giving them a regular opportunity to discuss concerns and agree goals. Outside agencies are involved with parental agreement. The school has wheelchair access and suitable toilets, practical features relevant to families considering physical access.

Safeguarding concerns should be passed immediately to a designated safeguarding lead. The school shares information with other agencies in line with Department for Education guidance.

Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions route by the applicable deadline.

Transition support is a separate matter. When a child moves to another school, staff discuss their achievements, progress and next learning steps with the receiving school. For internal moves involving children with SEND, staff coordinate support and children visit their next class before transferring. These arrangements concern continuity of care and learning, rather than admission entitlement.

The school office can be contacted on 01869 345283 or at office.3065@fritwell.oxon.sch.uk. The address is East Street, Fritwell, Oxfordshire, OX27 7PX.

Weather-related closure messages are sent to parents by email and text. Severe weather can also lead to a later opening, so families need to check messages before travelling when conditions are difficult.