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Nursery at Henry Bradley Infant 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Mud-kitchen play and a deliberate focus on language give Henry Bradley’s nursery its character. In April 2024, children settled readily and made pretend porridge alongside new friends: a concrete picture of play helping them become comfortable in a group.
This is the nursery within Henry Bradley Infant School on Princess Street, Brimington. Ofsted judged the school’s early years provision Good following its inspection on 23 and 24 April 2024. That judgement covers early years within the school, rather than a separately inspected nursery.
Children’s interests shape the nursery curriculum. Adults follow those interests while considering what each child needs to learn next, so children’s choices help determine the activity while staff retain a teaching purpose. Language development is a central focus.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) combines learning with care. Here, that means helping children communicate, move confidently and manage relationships and feelings, alongside early reading, writing, mathematics, creativity and exploration of the world. Birth to five Matters is the named guidance used for early years. Daily learning mixes play with structure, teaching together as a class, activities guided by adults and opportunities children choose themselves.
Practical experiences give those areas substance. Children share books, experiment with drawing and marks, count objects, make models and express ideas through songs or stories. Learning uses indoor spaces and the school grounds. Nursery children go outside in different weather conditions; named wellington boots are requested, and the school supplies overalls. Outdoor play is therefore something families should dress for.
In April 2024, early years teaching helped children develop speech and communication and distinguish sounds. Mathematics included counting and recognising doubles. These are specific foundations for later learning, rather than a day built solely around free play.
Settling has a reassuring inspection finding: nursery children became comfortable quickly in April 2024. For children with additional or special needs, the school uses a transition process designed to help children settle and ensure staff understand their individual needs.
Support can extend beyond the class team. Where a child needs additional specialist help, the school may work with the local authority to arrange it. The Early Help offer also includes individual emotional support, meetings involving the SENCo and referrals to other services, according to each family’s circumstances. This gives parents routes for discussing difficulties that affect their child’s participation or wellbeing.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through the normal admissions route, coordinated by Derbyshire County Council. Treat choosing the nursery and applying for Reception as two distinct decisions.
The nursery advertises 30-hour and flexible childcare options. Families can arrange an appointment by telephone, email or calling into the school; visits while the nursery is operating are recommended so parents can see the provision in use. Contact the office on 01246 273857 or email info@henrybradley.derbyshire.sch.uk.
Uniform includes navy jumpers or cardigans, with collared tops in white, navy blue or light blue. Embroidery is optional, so plain garments are acceptable. Remember the named boots for outdoor learning as well as everyday clothing.
No. Families need a separate Reception application through the normal route coordinated by Derbyshire County Council.
The Early Years Foundation Stage, supported by Birth to five Matters guidance. Children’s interests shape nursery learning, with a focus on language development.
Yes. Learning happens indoors and outside, and nursery children go out in different weather conditions. Bring named wellington boots; the school provides overalls.
Yes. Visits are by appointment. Telephone 01246 273857, email the school or call into the office to arrange one.
No. Embroidery is optional, and plain navy jumpers or cardigans are acceptable.
