Green Wrythe Primary School Nursery Review

Two classrooms and an outdoor area give Green Wrythe’s nursery children room to explore beyond a single class base. Nursery forms part of the school’s Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) unit, alongside a Reception class, with staff working across both. That shared setup gives children contact with the wider early years team during their nursery day.

The school aims to develop independence and confidence, with children taking an active part in their learning. At the Ofsted inspection on 25 and 26 April 2023, early years provision was judged Good. This was an early years judgement within the school inspection.

Play and exploration sit alongside learning directed by adults. Children move between the classrooms and outdoor space, choosing activities and developing friendships through play. Outdoor time happens daily, so a waterproof coat is part of the everyday kit rather than something reserved for trips.

The EYFS approach here gives children opportunities to try ideas, keep working at an activity and think through what they are doing. In parent terms, children have a part in deciding how their learning unfolds. Phonics and maths also have carpet sessions, and stories have their own place in the day. These give a more structured counterpoint to exploration.

Leuven Scales inform the school’s emphasis on children’s involvement and well-being. Staff observe both, alongside learning needs, to decide appropriate next steps. Smaller teaching groups supplement whole-class learning, allowing more focused contact with adults. In April 2023, early years routines were established, children responded positively and learning together took place in surroundings that were safe and happy.

Settling starts with the child’s interests and needs. Staff work with parents and the previous setting, exchanging information that helps them support new friendships and plan learning. Children begin gradually; where a child needs more adjustment time, an individual transition plan can introduce full-time days in stages. The pace can be adapted.

An EYFS coordinator for special educational needs and disabilities works with families, previous preschool staff and outside agencies to plan support around the child. Staff across the two classes can also provide additional help where needed.

Food comes with practical choices. Families can select meals using a menu shared in advance, or send a healthy packed lunch. Nursery children can have free milk, and a piece of fruit is offered free each day. Lunchtime supervisors encourage eating rather than requiring it; staff tell parents at day’s end if their child is not eating school meals.

Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through their home local authority, using its Common Application Form and naming Green Wrythe as a preference. The deadline is 15 January in the admission year. Sutton coordinates the school’s admissions, while families living elsewhere apply through their own authority.

Shared classrooms, outdoor space and staff give nursery children familiarity with the early years setting. That continuity concerns daily experience; families still need to complete the separate Reception application.

Full-time attendance is an option, with a gradual introduction where agreed for a child’s adjustment. Nursery applications go to the school office, and families can book a nursery tour.

Daily essentials include a book bag, water bottle and waterproof coat, plus a sunhat in sunny weather. Spare clothes and wipes are suggested for children prone to accidents. Check the book bag each day: it carries communications as well as reading materials. Contact the office at office@greenwps.org or on 020 8648 4989.