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Nursery at Brooklands 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Assessment shapes the nursery experience at Brooklands: children joining at nursery are referred by area panels so their needs and most suitable future placement can be explored. This is a specialist introduction to school life, with communication, health and access to learning considered together.
Children under 4 are offered part-time places. The usual nursery pattern is 5 sessions a week, equivalent to 2 ½ days, although the allocation depends on the child's age and needs as well as class numbers. That makes the timetable part of the child's support plan, rather than simply a childcare choice.
The day is planned around what each child needs to participate. Brooklands aims to establish how a child communicates, what equipment might help them learn, and which health or therapy requirements need attention. For a family, those are practical questions: how will their child express a need, join an activity or manage the demands of school?
Rest is accommodated when children experience fatigue. Families and the Brooklands Health Team work together on medical needs, while sensory needs and emotional regulation are considered during the day. Participation includes managing the child's energy and comfort.
For children who also attend a local nursery or playgroup, Brooklands aims to coordinate activities and attendance with that setting. Sessions may be adapted to avoid overloading a young child. A class teacher and Lead Teaching Assistant often visit the other provision to exchange information, giving the adults supporting the child a chance to connect their approaches.
Settling starts before the first session. Once a place is offered, the class teacher offers a visit at school or at home. Home visits involve another staff member, usually the Lead Teaching Assistant, and a translator is arranged through the school or local authority where possible. An All About Me sheet brings together information about the child and gives parents space to raise concerns.
On the first morning, parents bring their child themselves, including families whose child will later use local-authority-funded transport. They can stay to help their child settle, then leave when the timing feels right. If the child is distressed at separation, parents can request a telephone update during the day. Starts may be staggered so staff can give new pupils attention.
Brooklands' behaviour approach also addresses anxiety: staff explain what is happening next, offer choices and respect children's personal space. Families are informed about behaviour incidents and the support being used, helping them understand how difficulties are being addressed.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Discuss the next placement and any application requirements with the local authority caseworker. An Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan is required for school admission; nursery referral allows the child's needs and suitable future placement to be assessed.
The usual part-time nursery pattern increases to full-time attendance when children start Reception. That change in hours is distinct from the decision about their placement.
Parents may express preferences for part-time days or times, but those choices cannot be guaranteed. Families combining Brooklands with another early-years setting therefore need to plan around the sessions offered.
Interested parents can join a group tour after school, led by senior staff. Children may accompany them, as may a friend or professional supporting the family. Telephone or email enquiries are welcome. Contact the Wray Park office on 01737 249941 or office@brooklands.surrey.sch.uk.
Nursery pupils are generally offered 5 sessions per week, equivalent to 2 ½ days. Age, individual needs and class numbers affect the allocation.
Parents can express a preference for part-time days or times, but Brooklands cannot guarantee those choices.
A pre-start visit is offered at school or at home. Parents stay to help their child settle on the first morning and can request a telephone update if the child is unsettled at separation.
No. Nursery referral allows assessment of a child's needs and suitable future placement. School admission requires an Education, Health and Care plan.
Yes. Brooklands aims to coordinate attendance and activities with the other setting and may adapt sessions to avoid overloading the child.
