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Nursery at Chadsgrove 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Play, exploration and relationships define Adventurers, Chadsgrove’s early-years curriculum pathway. Its nursery sits within a special school serving pupils aged 2–19 whose needs arise from physical disabilities or complex health needs. This specialist context matters when considering whether the provision fits your child.
Based in Catshill, Bromsgrove, Chadsgrove also accepts pupils with sensory impairments or learning difficulties alongside physical disabilities. For families, the relevant starting point is the combination of educational and health needs, rather than age alone.
Adventurers follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Here, that means learning through play and exploration, with relationship-building forming part of the curriculum. Chadsgrove aims for children to begin school feeling settled and happy. The emphasis gives families a clear picture of the pathway’s priorities: early learning includes getting comfortable with other people as well as exploring.
Individual needs shape how learning is delivered. Across Chadsgrove, teaching is adjusted to each pupil’s age and learning ability, and the curriculum takes account of their Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The practical implication is that learning pace and teaching methods are chosen for the child, rather than expecting children to follow an identical programme.
Parents also have a recognised role in their child’s education, alongside the multidisciplinary team. Termly curriculum newsletters share the learning planned for that term, giving families a way to understand the curriculum beyond individual activities.
Specialist support extends across the curriculum pathways. Pupils can access physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, or support from sensory impairment specialists. These are relevant forms of support for children whose movement, communication or sensory needs affect participation; access should not be read as an identical therapy package for every child.
Before a child starts, parent carers must make a short visit to provide medical information and complete consent forms for participation in school activities. This gives families a concrete preparation step: essential health details need to be shared before the placement begins.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Nursery and Reception admission are separate processes, and families need to apply separately for Reception rather than treating nursery attendance as a confirmed offer.
Chadsgrove is subject to Worcestershire County Council’s school admission policies. Most pupils have an EHCP, while a small number hold assessment placements pending completion of a plan likely to identify Chadsgrove. Keep the next placement decision distinct from the child’s experience of nursery.
For enquiries, contact the school office on 01527 871511 or email office@chadsgrove.worcs.sch.uk. Parent carers considering a placement are encouraged to visit and discuss it with the headteacher. The school is on Meadow Road, Catshill, Bromsgrove, B61 0JL.
Transport. Nursery pupils must pay for school transport, and transport may not be offered if the local authority considers Chadsgrove is not the nearest suitable placement. That makes travel arrangements a practical part of assessing whether the nursery works for your family. Refer to the school for current transport charges.
Adventurers follows the Early Years Foundation Stage, concentrating on exploration, play and relationships.
No. Families need to treat Reception admission as a separate process and apply separately.
Across the curriculum pathways, pupils have access to physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, or input from sensory impairment specialists.
Parent carers must visit briefly to provide essential medical details and complete the necessary consent forms.
Contact the school office on 01527 871511 or office@chadsgrove.worcs.sch.uk. Families considering admission are encouraged to visit to discuss a possible placement.
