Brompton-Westbrook Primary School Nursery

Rhymes, stories and questions about the world give Brompton-Westbrook’s nursery its character. This is the school’s own provision for children aged 3–4, known as FS1, with 60 nursery places. It sits within the Foundation Stage team, alongside Reception, at Kings Bastion in Brompton, Gillingham.

The school aims to build curiosity through experiences connected to real life and children’s interests. For families, that means an approach centred on exploring and talking, with children encouraged to ask their own questions rather than simply answer an adult’s.

Language is a clear thread through early learning. In June 2024, children in the early years developed vocabulary and awareness of sounds through songs, stories and rhymes. Purposeful play helped them grow in confidence and independence. These findings concern the early years across the school, rather than a separate nursery judgement.

The Early Years Foundation Stage approach here brings children’s interests into learning: practitioners encourage questions about how things happen and why. Number learning begins with counting, recognising numbers and exploring patterns. The Book Spine starts in nursery, giving shared reading a planned selection of core texts; joining in with nursery rhymes also forms part of FS1 speaking and listening.

There is substantial outdoor space on the school site. A natural pond, wildflower meadow and organic allotment sit alongside Forest School and an orienteering course. The school gives all pupils opportunities for Forest School sessions, while the pond supports investigation of living things. These physical features give outdoor learning concrete things to explore.

Settling starts with familiarity. A member of the Senior Leadership Team meets each new family, and children and parents have opportunities to become accustomed to school routines. That gives families an introduction to the people and expectations around their child’s start.

An Inclusion Lead and SENDCo provide contact points for additional needs, with support staff working alongside teachers. Parents can contact the inclusion team through the school’s main telephone number. Messages for staff can also go through the office, while the nursery has its own email address.

School meals are prepared on site each day by the catering team, with menus rotating over four weeks. This describes the school’s catering arrangement. Families making payments use Arbor or bank transfer.

Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through Medway Council; children do not transfer automatically. Treat choosing the nursery and applying for Reception as two distinct decisions.

For the September 2026 intake, the application deadline was 15 January 2026. That cycle is now past. Familiarity with the school does not remove the need to apply through the normal Reception route.

Families can choose five free sessions each week, taking either mornings or afternoons. Nursery places cover 15 or 30 hours per week, and eligible families can apply through the government website for 30 free hours.

To enquire, email Bromptonnursery@thewestbrooktrust.org or call 01634 844152. Prospective families can arrange a school visit through the office. The site is at Kings Bastion, Brompton, Gillingham, ME7 5DQ.

For collection and drop-off, the school car park is reserved for staff and visitors. Parents should use surrounding streets considerately; access to the allocated disabled parking space is arranged through the office.