Nursery at Weyford Nursery and Primary Academy

Stories, familiar songs and close attention to children's starting points give Weyford's nursery its character. This is the nursery within Weyford Nursery and Primary Academy in Bordon, with provision for two-, three- and four-year-olds. Applications for childcare places can be made from two years six months, subject to availability.

In March 2026, Ofsted judged the school's early years provision to meet the Expected standard. That judgement covers early years within the school, rather than a separately inspected nursery. The useful detail for parents is the attention paid to children's development: staff establish what children can already do and plan support around the gaps they identify.

Language gets plenty of practice through stories, rhymes and singing. Children listen, recognise familiar material and join in. In March 2026, these nursery activities were helping children prepare for reading, giving children practice with language through shared stories, rhymes and songs.

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) brings learning and development together. Here, staff assess communication and language alongside physical development, emotions and social skills. Support follows those starting points, so the learning responds to the child rather than assuming everyone begins with the same skills.

Play also gives adults opportunities to extend children's thinking. In March 2026, staff interactions across early years helped them understand children's learning and offer appropriate support as children played. Adult involvement has a purpose: it helps turn an activity into a chance to develop understanding.

Music forms part of EYFS topic learning and expressive arts. Counting songs connect music with early number work, while listening to music from different cultures supports learning about the world. The EYFS music programme includes moving spontaneously, imitating sounds and using artwork or imaginative play to express responses. Children have several ways to participate, beyond singing alone.

Settling begins with contact before the nursery routine takes over. Each new nursery child has a home visit and a stay-and-play opportunity to become familiar with the team and surroundings. This gives families a practical introduction to the people who will care for their child.

In March 2026, early years met the required standards for welfare and care. Relationships with parents were effective, with opportunities to share children's work and take part in special events. These occasions give parents a direct connection with what their child is doing.

Additional needs sit within the school's SEND arrangements. The approach involves assessing needs, planning support, putting it into practice and reviewing its effect with families. Learning Support Plans are shared and reviewed with parents three times a year, giving home and school agreed targets to work towards. For concerns about a child's development, parents can arrange a conversation with the class teacher or SENDCo through the office.

Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate school application through the normal admissions process. Applications can be made online or using a paper form collected from the office; the academy participates in the local authority's coordinated arrangements.

Preparation for the move is a separate matter. Children starting Reception meet staff and classmates with their parents initially, then independently. Home visits and contact between Reception staff and nursery staff help adults share information about the child. For children who need extra preparation, additional classroom visits and social stories can make the change more familiar.

Morning, afternoon and day sessions are offered. From the term after a child's third birthday, the entitlement is 15 funded hours each week; families may qualify for up to another 15 hours. Current charges should be obtained from the school.

Nursery enquiries go through the school office on 01420 472119 or admin@weyfordprimary.chimat.uk. New nursery starters can join in September, January or after the Easter break. Families are expected to bring children on time and collect promptly, so punctual handovers form part of the routine.