St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Bromham: Nursery Review

Teacher-led provision for three- and four-year-olds gives this nursery its defining character. It belongs to St Nicholas Church of England Primary School in Bromham, with nursery children included in Holly Class's early years grouping. Class composition can change with cohort sizes, so the grouping is flexible rather than fixed.

The school places Christian values alongside respect for difference. For parents, this is a nursery choice within a church school, with the school's ethos forming part of the wider setting.

Holly Class places the nursery within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The school's learning journeys begin in EYFS and include music, physical education (PE) and science. For parents, these strands mean early learning about music and science alongside physical development. The school's curriculum is planned around mixed-age teaching and draws on its surroundings, while texts provide a central thread through learning. That gives families two useful points of reference: learning within a mixed-age school and an emphasis on books.

Outdoor learning has a named place in school life. Woodland Wonderers sessions take place once a short term, using either the wildlife area or woodland and wilder spaces nearby. Each has a learning focus; the school also aims to encourage curiosity and wellbeing through them.

The grounds look towards Roundway Hill and neighbouring fields. Alongside planned outdoor lessons, the school's approach includes local walks and educational visits, connecting learning with the area around it.

Early identification of additional needs is an explicit part of the school's EYFS approach. The EYFS lead and staff identify possible needs, and the SENDCo plans the appropriate support. For a child who needs extra help, this provides a route from a classroom concern to an individual plan.

Parents are included through regular meetings that bring together their views and those of their child. The SENDCo can arrange referrals for Speech and Language Therapy and other health services, as well as applications involving Education, Health and Care Plans. Support therefore includes liaison beyond the classroom when needed.

Class teachers are the usual first contact for concerns. Across the school, teachers and teaching assistants work alongside an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA), who helps children individually or in small groups with emotional challenges. Families can begin that conversation with their child's teacher.

For prescribed medicines during the day, parents obtain a medical form through the office. They should also keep the office informed when dietary or medical needs change.

Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process and meet its deadline. Treat choosing the nursery and applying for Reception as separate decisions; attending nursery should never be taken as confirmation of a later school place.

Nursery enquiries begin with a call to the school on 01380 850391. The office can also be contacted at admin@stnicholas.equamead.org. Families can arrange a school visit, giving them a direct way to explore whether the setting suits their child.

The school is on The Leaze in Bromham, Chippenham, SN15 2EY. Use that address when planning the practical journey to and from nursery.