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Nursery at Jack Tizard 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Choosing a snack, expressing a preference and controlling sensory lights are learning opportunities at Jack Tizard. Its nursery provision belongs to a specialist school that admits children from age two and caters for severe learning difficulties, including profound and multiple learning difficulties. Early years sits within the Primary Department. The emphasis is on communication and independence, with learning planned around each child's development, interests and care needs.
For families, the defining feature is how education and therapy connect. Speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and physiotherapy are incorporated into daily school life, rather than treated solely as separate appointments.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is the early learning phase within the Primary Department. Here, planning starts with the child's learning stage, alongside their age. Personal learning intentions take account of emotional needs, medical needs and barriers to participation. Topic Cycles introduce experiences matched to children's interests and needs, giving individual targets a broader context.
Communication runs through ordinary routines. Snack time becomes a chance to indicate a choice and practise doing something independently, with the aim of using those skills at home and out with family. The curriculum pathways include SLD, PMLD, and ASD and Sensory approaches; children can change pathways as their needs develop. In the November 2023 inspection, Ofsted found that early learning was suitably adjusted for children's complex needs.
A substantial physical resource is the school's hydrotherapy pool, approximately 10m by 7m. A ramp and a ceiling hoist provide different ways to access the water. Waterproof controls let swimmers operate sensory lighting themselves, making choice tangible. Every class has an opportunity to swim through the school timetable. Teaching assistants normally support swimmers individually, and staff draw on Halliwick and AquaEpps training when working in the water.
Settling begins with shared information. After a placement is agreed, a teacher and another staff member may visit the family at home; taster sessions are also arranged. A meeting involving different professionals before the start brings together learning, health and care needs. A further meeting after six weeks gives parents a chance to discuss targets and raise questions.
Therapists work with classroom staff to incorporate recommended exercises and activities into school life. Communication support can involve Makaton, photographs, objects or voice output aids, according to the child. Parents can exchange information through the home-school communication book, email or telephone, helping strategies carry between settings.
Eating and personal care receive practical attention. Where indicated, speech and language therapists assess swallowing and provide eating and drinking guidance, train mealtime partners and work with catering staff on altered food textures. Occupational therapy can provide adapted eating equipment and help establish a toilet training plan shared between school and home.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Discuss Reception arrangements with the school and your local authority key worker.
Jack Tizard's school admissions are coordinated by Hammersmith & Fulham Council's Education, Health and Care Planning Service. The local authority key worker submits placement paperwork, and the service communicates the decision. This is the school's general placement process.
The school day runs from 9:10am to 3:10pm. This is the school timetable, rather than a nursery session booking offer. EYFS uniform is optional, with red cardigans, sweatshirts and T-shirts among the choices.
Visits can be arranged through the Senior Admin Officer on 02087353590. A senior leader shows families the school and answers questions. General enquiries can also go through the contact form or jt@jacktizard.lbhf.sch.uk. Families seeking transport assistance apply through their local authority.
The school admits children from age two. Its early years provision is part of the Primary Department.
Therapists work alongside teachers and teaching assistants to incorporate individual recommendations into daily activities. The disciplines include occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech and language therapy.
The placement process includes taster sessions and a meeting involving different professionals before starting. A home visit may be arranged, followed by a parent meeting after six weeks in school.
No. Discuss Reception arrangements with the school and your local authority key worker. The council's Education, Health and Care Planning Service coordinates the school's general placement process.
No. The EYFS uniform is optional, with red sweatshirts, T-shirts and cardigans.
