Busy Bees Nursery at Chirbury CofE VC Primary School

Two-year-olds join a mixed nursery and Reception class at Busy Bees, giving this provision its distinctive place within Chirbury CofE VC Primary School. It is the school's own nursery, with flexible whole-day and half-day sessions. Children begin within the school setting, while retaining nursery routines: at breaks and lunchtime, they remain in their nursery environment with adults they know.

Chirbury belongs to the Shropshire Hills Federation. Its Christian ethos includes respect for families of other faiths and those with no faith, a useful point for parents considering the nursery's Church of England context.

Children's interests help shape learning here. Busy Bees follows the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, tailoring activities to individual interests and adjusting the pace to each child. For parents, the practical distinction is between short activities guided by an adult and time when children choose and develop their own learning.

A focused number activity or phonics task might bring children together with an adult. During child-initiated time, adults support children as they explore their choices. Sessions include both adult-guided activities and time for children to choose and develop their own learning. The nursery aims to develop independence, problem-solving and kindness towards friends through this approach.

The federation places practical experience outdoors within its educational aims, with Forest School among its named experiences. Within Busy Bees itself, the mixed class is paired with a separate arrangement for nursery children during school breaks and lunch. Their day continues with familiar adults rather than moving into the older children's social routines.

Tapestry connects classroom activity with home. Parents can view their nursery child's online learning journey and add observations of their own, allowing staff to learn about interests and experiences beyond the classroom. A closed Facebook group provides further class updates. Communication can therefore run in both directions.

Hot dinners are available for children, with a charge for meals. Families should refer to the school for current charges.

For additional needs, the federation SEND coordinator can be contacted through the school office or by email. Medical support involves working with parents and, where staff training is needed, health services or relevant agencies. Prescription medicines can be administered after parents speak with the administrator and complete a medicines form. This gives families a concrete process for arranging medication during the day.

Attending Busy Bees does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process by the normal deadline.

Sharing a class with Reception children is a feature of everyday nursery life. It should be considered separately from admission: familiarity with the school is not an allocation of a school place.

Flexible half-day and whole-day sessions provide the booking choices. For nursery enquiries, contact the Chirbury office on 01938 561647 or email adminchirbury@shf.shropshire.sch.uk. Visits can be arranged by appointment, giving parents an opportunity to discuss their child's needs with the setting before joining.