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Nursery at Crowlands 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.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 book, a familiar classroom seat and time for parents to stay: Crowlands gives settling into nursery a practical shape. Staff discuss each child's needs with their family rather than expecting everyone to separate in the same way. That makes the first days a shared process.
The nursery belongs to Crowlands Primary School on London Road in Romford. It sits within the school's EYFS phase, with a phase leader overseeing Nursery and Reception. Families can use either 15-hour or 30-hour provision, with morning and afternoon places alongside a longer day for children entitled to the 30-hour arrangement.
Learning begins with understanding the child. During the opening weeks, staff establish children's existing abilities, plan their next learning opportunities and keep observing their development. The Early Years Foundation Stage, or EYFS, covers communication, personal and social development, physical skills, literacy, mathematics, understanding the world and expressive arts. Planning responds to what children can already do, giving staff a starting point for their next steps across these areas.
Self-registration gives children a small, concrete responsibility. Parents initially help them organise their coat and bag and find their name card. A chosen seat in the classroom, with a book brought along, becomes a familiar place to return to as the parent leaves.
Stories, rhymes and songs were part of early-years learning at the October 2023 inspection, helping children develop an interest in reading from the start. Bug Club is the reading scheme used in EYFS. Together, these give families a recognisable reading thread to follow through the reading record and book bag. A termly curriculum plan also connects parents with nursery learning.
Parents should be ready to remain during the first days. Staff work out the approach to separation with each family and ask adults to say goodbye before leaving, while the team helps redirect the child's attention. During the first term, families are invited to discuss both progress and the move into nursery. Later, the second and third terms bring opportunities to spend time there together through Stay and Play.
Lunch needs planning. Children attending the longer day bring a packed lunch; there are no facilities to cook or warm nursery packed lunches. Nursery staff remain with the children during lunch, keeping this part of the day with the familiar team. Milk is arranged through registration with Cool Milk.
Medical needs, including allergies and asthma, should be shared with staff. Concerns can first go to the nursery teacher or support staff. The wider school team includes a SENCO, pastoral support and a home support worker, while families can contact the early-years team directly by email. Reading records, 2Simple Reports and parent feedback forms provide further routes for communication.
Attending Crowlands nursery does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through their home local authority; Havering residents use www.eadmissions.org.uk. Havering Council sets the community-school admission criteria and decides allocations. Treat nursery attendance and the Reception application as separate decisions.
Preparation for the next stage has its own process. Children have opportunities to visit before starting full time, followed by entry in small groups during the opening weeks of September. This helps staff learn about each child and introduce routines gradually; it is transition support, not an admissions advantage.
Morning sessions run from 8.30 to 11.30, and afternoon sessions from 12.30 to 3.30. Children entitled to 30-hour provision attend from 8.30 to 3.30 and stay for lunch. Families using that arrangement must give their funding code to the office. Nursery enquiries go to the school office on 01708 743402.
Pack a daily book bag, plus labelled wellington boots and a bag containing spare clothes to remain at school. Nursery uniform includes navy jogging bottoms, a navy sweatshirt or cardigan and a white polo shirt. Shoes should have no laces; jewellery is prohibited.
Staff meet children at the gate after the first day, and collection uses that same gate. Late arrivals go through the office. The school car park is for staff use; families needing access arrangements should contact office@crowlands.havering.sch.uk.
Morning places run from 8.30 to 11.30 and afternoon places from 12.30 to 3.30. Children entitled to 30-hour provision attend from 8.30 to 3.30; families must supply their funding code to the office.
No. A separate application goes through your home local authority. Havering residents apply through www.eadmissions.org.uk.
Children staying all day need a packed lunch. There are no facilities to cook or heat food, and nursery staff stay with them during lunchtime.
Yes. Parents should be prepared to stay initially, with staff discussing how best to support each child. A first-term meeting covers progress and settling into nursery.
Start with the nursery teacher or support staff. The SENCO can be contacted through the office on 01708 743402 or at send@crowlands.havering.sch.uk. Nursery families can also email eyfs@crowlands.havering.sch.uk.
