St Breward Community Primary School Nursery

New words and familiar routines give St Breward's nursery its clearest character. Children can start from age two at this school nursery in St Breward, Bodmin. The emphasis is on helping young children begin learning through conversation and a consistent pattern to their day.

Ofsted graded the school's early years provision Good following its inspection on 1 and 2 July 2025. That judgement covers early years within the school; it is not a separate nursery rating.

Conversation is a concrete part of learning here. In July 2025, adults working with two- and three-year-olds introduced unfamiliar vocabulary, then prompted children to use those words accurately when talking. For a parent, that gives a useful picture of the teaching: adults extend children's language through exchanges with them, rather than simply leaving conversation to chance. The focus is on using words, as well as hearing them.

Early years learning also takes the surrounding area as a starting point. Children practise mapping to understand where the school sits locally, giving an early geography skill a familiar reference point. Alongside this, predictable routines supported children from the Nursery Year in July 2025. Language, local exploration and repetition are the specific features that emerge most clearly from the early years provision.

Settling can involve both parent and child. The nursery arranges settling-in days for parents and children together, giving both an opportunity to become familiar with the nursery. Visits can also be organised. These are useful opportunities to discuss how a child responds to unfamiliar adults and surroundings.

Staff responsibilities include a nursery lead who also holds the deputy designated safeguarding lead role. Across the school, a SEND coordinator and a TIS practitioner provide a route for discussing additional needs. The school aims to include children with SEND throughout school life, using individual interventions, monitoring and support strategies. Its Trauma Informed School approach includes emotional support through conversation, games or play, with support offered on an opt-out basis.

Aspens provides the school's meal service, with food prepared in the school kitchen. This is a school catering arrangement, rather than a nursery-specific meal promise.

Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process and meet the applicable deadline. Cornwall Council is the school's route for admissions information.

Treat the nursery choice and the Reception application as separate decisions. Familiarity with the school through nursery attendance should not be mistaken for an allocated school place. Keep the later application in your family planning even after your child has started nursery.

For nursery enquiries, telephone 01208 850547 or email avincent@nclt.academy. Visits and settling-in days can be arranged through this nursery contact, making it the direct starting point for families considering a place.

For a discussion about SEND provision or progress, parents can arrange a meeting by calling the school office. Non-urgent SEND enquiries can go to senco@st-breward.cornwall.sch.uk; urgent concerns should be raised by telephone so they can be passed to the relevant member of staff.