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Nursery at Barnham Broom Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
A morning that can stretch through lunch gives Happy Days its practical character. This is the pre-school provision at Barnham Broom Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, on Norwich Road. Sessions cater for children aged two, three and four, with attendance during school terms and a requested minimum of nine hours each week.
Three session patterns shape the day: morning, afternoon or all day. Adding lunch extends a morning booking until 1pm. Eating together is intended to help children practise table manners and develop their social skills, making lunchtime part of the learning experience.
Happy Days aims to tailor an individual learning pathway for each child. Its reason for requesting regular attendance is to give staff time to develop that individual approach and prepare children for their next stage.
The school's early years judgement in June 2026 was Needs attention. Conversations with adults extended children's language and understanding, but teaching was uneven. Early writing and mathematics needed clearer demonstrations and more opportunities to practise; some children developed gaps in these foundations. Adults' expectations were inconsistent, and routines in some lessons limited children's participation and practice. Checks on children's learning also needed to lead to improvements sooner. These findings make the teaching of basic skills an important consideration for families.
Safeguarding responsibilities sit within the nursery team: the manager holds the lead practitioner role, supported by the deputy manager. New staff receive induction during their first week, covering safeguarding, equality, confidentiality and health and safety. The nursery aims for every staff member to have paediatric first aid and basic safeguarding qualifications. That is an aim, rather than a claim that everyone already holds both.
Lunch can come from home or the school kitchen. Families may send a packed lunch or order a cooked school meal, which carries an additional charge. This gives parents a choice within the same shared lunchtime arrangement.
Across the school's early years, June 2026 findings identified caring interactions, emotional help when children needed it, and staff understanding of children's needs. Children played independently and cooperated with others. For SEND enquiries, the school's special educational needs coordinator provides a contact, while Wymondham Cluster parent forums offer opportunities to discuss developments and meet other families.
Attending Happy Days does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through the normal school admissions process; school applications go through Norfolk County Council's Admissions team. Keep that application separate from nursery registration.
Preparation can begin at home through a children's welcome booklet, recorded stories read by Class 1 staff and a transition video made for September 2021. These introduce school life; they do not confer an admissions advantage.
Morning sessions run from 9am to noon, afternoon sessions from noon to 3pm, and all-day sessions from 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday also have early and late sessions, beginning at 8.30am and ending at 4pm. The provision operates during term time only, so families need a separate arrangement for holidays.
Fees are paid half-termly, and registration involves a deposit refunded after the child's first half term. Happy Days accepts childcare vouchers and local authority funding from the term after a child's third birthday. Funding following a second birthday depends on the child's eligibility. Contact the nursery for current charges.
Registration enquiries and visits can be arranged by emailing managerhduf@yahoo.com or calling 01603 759656 during term time.
Sessions cater for two-, three- and four-year-olds.
Yes. Adding lunch extends a morning session until 1pm. You can provide a packed lunch or order a cooked school meal for an additional charge.
Happy Days operates Monday to Friday during term time only.
No. Reception requires a separate application through the normal admissions process. School applications go through Norfolk County Council's Admissions team.
Email managerhduf@yahoo.com or telephone 01603 759656 during term time to arrange a visit or discuss registration.
