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Nursery at Hurst Green 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
A turn collecting eggs from the school hens gives Hurst Green’s nursery children something real to count, label and share. That practical streak runs through the provision: structured play, a garden of its own and Forest School in the school grounds.
Adventurers is the nursery class at Hurst Green Infant School in Oxted. It occupies a separate part of the school, with its own large playground and garden, while joining selected school activities. A qualified teacher leads the nursery, supported by a team. Self-funded entry begins from the term after a child turns two; FEET-funded places are also offered for eligible two-year-olds.
The morning runs from 9:15am until 12:15pm. Learning starts with carefully planned play within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). In parent language, the initial emphasis is on communicating, moving and developing relationships and emotions. Literacy, maths, creative work and discovering how the world works sit alongside those foundations. Staff use observations to decide how to extend a child’s learning, rather than treating every child’s development as identical.
Read Write Inc. Phonics is used in the nursery. Early mathematical learning involves practical exploration of number, shapes and measures. Egg collecting makes that connection tangible: each week, one nursery child gathers eggs, counts them into a box and adds their name to the carton. Counting and early writing have a purpose beyond an exercise.
Outdoor learning has distinct spaces. The nursery’s dedicated garden and playground are supplemented by Forest School sessions in the grounds; weekly Forest School uses a small wooded area and part of the field. Children explore nature, tackle problems together and practise judging risks. The wider school grounds also contain an orchard, wildlife pond and outdoor classroom. These are school facilities, alongside the nursery’s own outdoor area.
Settling begins before the first session. After a family accepts a place in writing, the school confirms the starting date and offers a home visit. Parent and child can also visit the nursery beforehand. That gives families an opportunity to meet the setting before regular attendance begins.
For additional needs, the school uses a graduated support process involving parents. A teacher and parent agree targets and support when a concern is raised, then review them after a term. If concerns remain unresolved after two terms, the school recommends inclusion on its SEND register, with further provision reviewed termly. Children with severe or complex needs receive a higher level of School Support, including an individual education plan with small steps. Parents can contact the SENCo through the school office to discuss their child’s needs.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through Surrey County Council Admissions, which is the school’s admission authority. For the September 2026 intake, the on-time deadline was 15 January 2026; that application cycle has passed.
Familiarity with school life is a separate benefit. Nursery children take part in selected activities in the main school, including special performances, to help prepare them for infant school. This offers experience of the wider setting, rather than an automatic transfer into Reception.
Morning sessions operate in term time. From the term after a child turns three, the funded entitlement is 15 hours each week across 38 weeks. Self-funded places for younger children require at least three sessions weekly. FEET eligibility is checked through Surrey County Council. Contact the school for current charges.
Nursery applications go directly to the school office: call 01883 712171 or email office@hurstgreenschool.org for a form. Nursery visits can be arranged by telephone.
Uniform combines a red polo shirt and/or a school-logo red jumper or cardigan with plain leggings or trousers. At least one branded polo is required for trips and photographs. Jewellery, including earrings, is excluded, and clothing should be labelled. The school’s New to You Uniform scheme lets families collect or donate items through the office.
Self-funded places begin from the term after a child turns two. FEET-funded places are also available for eligible two-year-olds.
Nursery mornings run from 9:15am to 12:15pm.
It has a dedicated garden and large playground, with Forest School sessions also taking place in the school grounds.
No. A separate application through Surrey County Council Admissions is required.
After written acceptance of a place, the school offers a home visit and confirms the starting date. Families can visit the nursery with their child before starting.
