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Nursery at Parsonage Farm Nursery and 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Welly walks twice a week give Daisies Class a distinctive rhythm: children explore the school grounds with a different learning focus on each outing. Outdoor learning is part of the ordinary day here. Play takes place indoors and outside, alongside short sessions led by adults.
Daisies is the maintained nursery at Parsonage Farm Nursery and Infant School in Farnborough, taking children from three years old. The nursery team includes a lead member and classroom learning support assistants. The provision sits within the infant school, giving children a school setting from the start.
Ofsted judged the school's early years provision Good at the inspection on 24 and 25 September 2024. That judgement covers early years within the school; it is not a separate nursery rating.
Child-chosen play occupies substantial stretches of the timetable, punctuated by stories, snacks and adult-led learning. The morning moves from an opening activity into maths or topic work, then play. Later come rhymes and maths songs. After lunch and outdoor time, the afternoon includes another teaching session, more play, a story and time for construction or carpet activities.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) brings learning and development together through these activities. Daisies also focuses on the Characteristics of Effective Learning, placing attention on how children learn alongside what they learn. SCARF sessions cover personal, social and emotional development, while phonics introduces work with sounds.
Reading starts with familiar experiences: recognising their own name, hearing its first sound and discussing stories shared daily. These shared stories give children something to discuss.
Art includes finger, hand and foot painting, experimenting with colours and giving meaning to marks. Science brings exploration of natural materials indoors and outdoors. The school grounds provide a real setting for the welly walks; children also learn to recognise the classroom, playground, field and hall as parts of their school.
Curriculum sequencing. In September 2024, early years children achieved well, but planning needed greater precision in some areas, including expressive arts and design and understanding the world. Some children retained too little of their learning, and connections with later learning needed strengthening. For parents, the useful distinction is between an active day and a curriculum that helps experiences build into lasting knowledge.
Settling was a strength in September 2024: early years children became familiar with routines quickly. Adults encouraged conversation, turn-taking and working through problems together. Those everyday exchanges help children learn how to share a classroom as well as how to join an activity.
Snack and story breaks feature in both parts of the day. A hot school lunch is an option with an additional charge. Cool Milk supplies fresh milk, free for children under five following registration.
At school level, support includes Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) sessions and speech and language work for children with a Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT) plan. Teachers and learning support assistants deliver these sessions under the SENDCo's direction. Parents concerned about progress can arrange a discussion with their child's teacher. Arbor also enables parents to book parents' evening appointments and view attendance information.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through Hampshire County Council's normal admissions process, using the Education Online Portal, by the Hampshire admissions deadline. The council allocates places according to the school's admission criteria. Familiarity with the school and an application for a place are separate matters.
Four nursery patterns run from 8.50am to 11.50am, 8.50am to 2.50pm, 8.50am to 3.20pm, or 12.20pm to 3.20pm. The standard funded entitlement is 15 hours weekly from the term after a child's third birthday, across 38 weeks. Eligible children can access limited 30-hour places: the full pattern is 8.50am to 2.50pm, Monday to Friday in term time.
Hours and availability. Capacity can limit the full 30-hour offer, although more than 15 hours may be possible. The headteacher decides the final hours and attendance pattern, so families need an agreed arrangement for their childcare plans. Additional paid sessions may be offered; contact the school for current charges.
For 30-hour funding, parents must supply the eligibility code at least four weeks before the child's start and recheck eligibility every three months. Nursery applications are requested from the school office at adminoffice@parsonagefarm.hants.sch.uk. An online enquiry form is also available, and visits can be arranged through the school. ACE Kids provides separately booked breakfast and after-school care for nursery children on school days. Keep a pair of wellies at school for the walks.
The nursery takes children from three years old. For a September start, children must have turned three by 31 August.
The four patterns are 8.50am to 11.50am, 8.50am to 2.50pm, 8.50am to 3.20pm and 12.20pm to 3.20pm. The final attendance pattern is agreed by the headteacher.
Limited places are offered to eligible children. The full 30-hour pattern runs from 8.50am to 2.50pm, Monday to Friday during term time. Parents must provide the code at least four weeks before starting and check eligibility every three months.
No. A separate application is required through Hampshire County Council's admissions process. The council allocates places according to the school's admission criteria.
Yes. ACE Kids provides care on school days for children in nursery through to Year 2, booked directly with ACE Kids.
