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Nursery at Henham and Ugley Primary and Nursery School
Last reviewed: October 2026 · Inspection data and key information above update regularly, however, this review below is refreshed bi-annually and may not reflect recent changes. Contact the nursery directly to confirm current arrangements. If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Free play connects the nursery with Reception at Henham and Ugley: children can move between the two areas within a shared Early Years Unit. That everyday familiarity is a defining feature of this school nursery, alongside its purpose-built accommodation and learning spaces indoors and outside.
A qualified teacher specialising in early years leads the provision, supported by qualified nursery practitioners. The nursery belongs to Henham and Ugley Primary and Nursery School in Henham. In October 2024, Ofsted judged the school's early years provision Good. That judgement covers early years within the school, rather than a separately inspected nursery.
Curiosity shapes the learning here. The Curiosity Approach is being introduced across the Early Years Unit, alongside the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). In parent language, the EYFS brings together children's learning, development, health and safety. Play, watching other children, seeing adults demonstrate something and taking part in guided activities all have a place.
The physical arrangement gives children more than one area to explore. Indoor and outdoor spaces contain equipment intended for early learning, while free play allows nursery children to use both parts of the shared unit. Their experience of the Reception space begins during ordinary play, rather than being confined to a later transition visit.
Communication was a priority in early years at the October 2024 inspection. Speaking and writing were developed alongside creative tasks, giving children ways to express their ideas. Children also linked ideas across areas of learning and had resources to support their exploration. For parents, this gives curiosity a practical purpose: children develop ways to explain what they discover.
The nursery says it works with families to respond to each child's needs and aims to build confidence and independence. Its teacher and practitioner structure places early years expertise within the nursery team.
For children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), teachers use a cycle of assessment, planning, teaching and review. Support includes ordinarily available provision and targeted provision where needed. This makes reviewing a child's needs part of the teaching process. Families can contact the school's SEND coordinator on Tuesdays and Thursdays through option 4 on the school telephone line.
Familiarity with Reception does not guarantee a place there. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions route. Essex County Council allocates places; parents can apply online or request a common application form.
The shared Early Years Unit serves a different purpose. Moving between its nursery and Reception areas during free play helps younger children get to know the setting. That is a transition practice, not a promise about admission.
Nursery enquiries and requests to look around can be made by emailing admin@henhamugley.essex.sch.uk. Visits to the school can also be arranged by calling 01279 850213. The nursery is at the school on School Lane, Henham, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 6BP.
For families considering this provision, the useful starting point is a nursery visit: the shared unit and its indoor and outdoor learning areas are central to understanding the experience on offer.
Nursery and Reception form a shared Early Years Unit. Children can move between both areas during free play, and the nursery has purpose-built accommodation with indoor and outdoor learning spaces.
A qualified teacher with an early years specialism leads the nursery, supported by qualified nursery practitioners.
The provision follows the EYFS, with the Curiosity Approach being introduced across the Early Years Unit. Learning includes play, adult demonstrations, observing other children and guided activities.
No. Families need to apply separately for Reception through the normal admissions route. Essex County Council allocates places, with applications possible online or through a common application form.
Email admin@henhamugley.essex.sch.uk for nursery enquiries or to ask about looking around. Call 01279 850213 to arrange a school visit.
