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Nursery at Mowlem Primary 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Outdoor learning has no fixed playtime slot at Mowlem: nursery children can use the outdoor area throughout their day. That gives this school nursery in Bethnal Green a practical point of difference for families who want outdoor activity woven into the session.
The provision belongs to Mowlem Primary School and forms part of its Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Morning, afternoon and longer days give families different session lengths, while the curriculum extends from communication and relationships to making, exploring and early mathematics.
EYFS learning brings together movement, language, social development and early reading and maths, alongside creative work and discovering how the world works. These areas shape both the learning environment and the activities. For parents, that means looking beyond early academic skills to how a child communicates, plays and becomes more independent.
The nursery's design technology plans for 2025-2026 make that learning concrete. Children construct trains and buildings using materials including crates, tyres and Lego. A Canary Wharf model brings a named local place into their making. Bridge construction introduces another problem to solve: how materials can be assembled into a structure.
Food preparation also appears in the curriculum, with cress sandwiches and porridge among the planned activities. Making cards and an insect hotel adds different materials and purposes. These are opportunities to practise handling equipment and turning an idea into something tangible.
Outside, access continues throughout the day rather than being limited to a scheduled break. Lunch is timetabled for nursery children at 11.40am. Together, these arrangements give parents two useful anchors for understanding the session: regular access to outdoor space and an early lunch.
Settling starts with getting to know the child. Mowlem's July 2022 SEND information report described nursery home visits, with families sharing their child's interests, strengths and any concerns. The January 2024 Ofsted inspection found that early-years children adjusted promptly, with established routines supporting their independence.
Support for additional needs involves the class teacher and special educational needs co-ordinator (SENCO), whom parents can contact through the office. The February 2025 SEN information report describes an assess, plan, do and review cycle: staff agree support with families, put it into practice and reconsider it against the child's progress.
Named options include Colourful Semantics, visual timetables and Lego Therapy, selected according to individual needs. For children receiving SEN support, teacher meetings take place three times a year. This gives families recurring opportunities to discuss what is working and what should change.
SCERTS is another named approach in the February 2025 report, connecting social communication with emotional regulation and the support children need to manage both. Learning Mentors support families and children's emotional needs. A speech and language therapist works at the school one day each week, while a school-based social worker supports parents with sensitive situations. These are school support routes for families to discuss with the nursery team when planning help for their child.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process. Mowlem directs applications to the Tower Hamlets website, where the local authority's arrangements apply.
Transition support is a separate matter. For pupils with SEND, the February 2025 information report describes sessions with the incoming teacher towards the end of summer, a meeting involving both teachers, and additional transition sessions where appropriate. Those steps help prepare a child for change; they do not secure admission.
A 15-hour morning place runs from 9am to noon; the afternoon option runs from 12.30pm to 3.30pm. Children with a 30-hour place start at 9am and finish at 3.30pm. These are distinct patterns to weigh against family schedules.
For enquiries, email admin@mowlem.towerhamlets.sch.uk or call 020 8249 6880. Parents can arrange a school visit by contacting the office. The school also has bike and scooter racks, a useful detail for families planning the journey.
Morning places run from 9am to noon, afternoon places from 12.30pm to 3.30pm, and 30-hour places from 9am to 3.30pm.
Yes. Nursery children can use the outdoor area throughout the day, with no designated playtime slots.
No. A separate Reception application is required through the normal process. Mowlem directs applications to Tower Hamlets online.
Contact the school office to reach the SENCO, or speak to your child's teacher about concerns.
Yes. Email admin@mowlem.towerhamlets.sch.uk or call 020 8249 6880 to arrange a school visit.
