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Nursery at Chilvers Coton Community Infant 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Acorns combines junk modelling, stories and songs with a boarding pass of additional learning experiences. This is the nursery class at Chilvers Coton Community Infant School in Nuneaton, admitting children the term after their third birthday. Its place within the school gives the provision a clear identity: an early start to school life, with learning through play alongside direct teaching.
In February 2026, Ofsted judged the school's early years provision to meet the Expected standard. This judgement covers early years within the school. Children benefit from predictable routines and a calm start, helping them feel secure as they get used to learning together.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) provides the learning framework. In practical terms here, children develop their speaking, movement and early number skills in steps, with staff checking what they can already do before planning opportunities to practise and move further. These foundations are a particular focus in Nursery Year.
Stories, songs and rhymes give children opportunities to build vocabulary and use complete sentences. Acorns mixes activities led by adults with ongoing opportunities to learn through play. Its boarding pass adds further experiences during children's time in nursery, giving the class another way to organise learning beyond its everyday activities.
Construction is tangible: nursery children explore materials for building and make junk models. They can try out ideas by making things. A class set of iPads is also used from nursery onwards, adding a digital resource to learning across subjects.
The wider school grounds include a large grass field, two sizeable playgrounds and an area for forest school. These are school facilities, rather than a description of Acorns' own outdoor space.
Adult interaction. In February 2026, questioning and the way staff demonstrated vocabulary varied across early years. Greater consistency remains an improvement priority, relevant to families who want language development to receive sustained attention throughout the day.
Children needing additional help receive planned support so they can participate with confidence. For multilingual children, adults demonstrate language and use visual cues, helping make new ideas understandable while recognising the value of languages spoken at home.
Parents are involved in learning. Staff share guidance and children's progress, giving families ways to continue learning at home. The school's wider family support includes a Learning Mentor and Family Support Worker, with possible help through Early Help, RISE and Connect 4 Health. This gives families a route to discuss difficulties affecting their child.
Food safety has a clear rule: the school is nut free, and families should communicate allergies promptly. School meals are prepared on site, with vegetarian options and vegan or adapted choices on request.
Attending Acorns does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through Warwickshire County Council School Admissions, using the normal application deadline. Places are allocated through the council's admissions process. Treat nursery attendance and the Reception application as separate decisions.
For nursery enquiries or to arrange a visit, telephone the school office on 02476 387001. Initial enquiries can also go to admin2103@welearn365.com. The school is on Fitton Street, Nuneaton, CV11 5RB.
Children can join the nursery class the term after they turn three.
Acorns follows the EYFS, combining direct teaching with learning through play. Children explore construction materials, make junk models and develop language through stories, rhymes and songs.
No. Families must apply separately through Warwickshire County Council School Admissions.
Adults demonstrate language and use visual prompts to help children understand new ideas, while valuing their home languages.
Telephone the school office on 02476 387001 to enquire about visiting the nursery.
