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Nursery at Caen Community Primary 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Messy clothes have a purpose at Caen: creative exploration and outdoor learning are part of nursery life. This teacher-led class welcomes children from age two and operates during school terms, giving families an early start within Caen Community Primary School in Braunton.
The practical choice is between a full nursery day and shorter sessions, with lunchtime included in some options. On-site breakfast and after-school care also accepts nursery children aged two and over. That makes the provision relevant to families who need care beyond the classroom session as well as those choosing a shorter day.
At the school's March 2023 Ofsted inspection, early years provision received a Good judgement. This was an early-years judgement within the school inspection, rather than a separate nursery rating.
Children's interests help shape their learning. In March 2023, staff built on those interests, extended children's understanding and taught new vocabulary. Communication had a practical purpose: children learned to work together and express themselves. For a young child, learning here therefore includes the language needed to join an activity and share ideas, alongside exploring something that interests them.
The early years foundation stage is about these early steps in learning and development. At Caen, the concrete examples include creative activities, outdoor learning and support for communication. Families are advised to choose clothes that can get messy, a useful clue to the hands-on nature of the day.
Books add another dimension. In March 2023, the selection used from the early years introduced children to different backgrounds and cultures. The school's curriculum also names an EYFS vet role-play area and a visiting vet. That gives pretend play a connection with a real occupation, bringing something specific to children's conversations and exploration.
Settling can begin gently. Parents may shorten their child's initial attendance within the sessions they have booked, and can remain with them during that period. Arrangements are discussed individually, allowing the first steps into nursery to reflect the child's needs rather than requiring the same start for everyone.
In March 2023, staff began understanding children's needs when they joined Nursery. That early attention matters alongside the flexible settling arrangements: both put the individual child into the starting point for learning.
For sessions spanning lunch, families can supply a packed lunch that follows the healthy eating policy or pay for a school meal or school packed lunch. Meals are cooked on site, and nursery dinner payments use MCAS (My Child At School). Ask the school for current charges. Milk and fruit snacks are provided; parents can also send a suitable healthy snack, with nuts excluded.
Care routines include clear illness rules. Children with a temperature should stay home, and attendance can resume only after 48 hours have elapsed since the last episode of vomiting or diarrhoea.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process by its deadline. Treat choosing nursery and applying for school as separate decisions.
The school's admissions page directs families to Devon County Council for admission arrangements. For the September 2026 Reception intake, transition information was planned through a summer-term letter, with a presentation showing the setting and staff and explaining what children would need to bring. The planned information was intended to help families prepare for the move to Reception; nursery attendance does not guarantee admission.
The full day runs from 8:45am to 3:15pm. Morning choices finish at 11:45am or, with lunch included, 12:45pm. Afternoon choices start at 11:45am with lunch, or at 12:45pm, and both finish at 3:15pm. Children must attend at least two sessions. Full sessions can mean joining a waiting list, so preferred patterns need early planning.
Wraparound care extends from 7:30am until 6pm and is booked through MCAS. Nursery registration forms come from the school office, which also arranges tours. Contact admin@caen.devon.sch.uk or 01271 812786.
Funding accepted includes the 15-hour entitlement from age three, the extended 30-hour entitlement from age three, and funding for eligible two-year-olds. Uniform is optional. For collection or drop-off during the middle of the school day, families must use the rear gate by the Tarka Trail.
The teacher-led nursery accepts children from age two and runs during school terms.
Yes. On-site wraparound care accepts nursery children aged two and over, with breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care until 6pm. Book through MCAS.
Yes. During initial settling, parents may stay and arrange shorter attendance within their booked sessions, with the approach discussed individually.
No. Nursery and Reception applications are separate. Families must apply for Reception through the normal admissions process by its deadline.
Uniform is optional. Children staying for lunch can bring a packed lunch following the healthy eating policy or have a charged school meal or school packed lunch. Milk and fruit snacks are provided, and nuts must not be sent.
