Nursery at Wilmcote C of E 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Teacher-led provision for three and four year olds gives Wilmcote’s nursery its defining character. Opened in September 2025, it forms part of Wilmcote C of E Primary School on Church Road, Wilmcote. Children can join from age three, with funded places covering 15 or 30 hours.
The wider school has a Church of England ethos and describes kindness, respect, friendship and trust as its guiding values. That gives families a clear sense of the school culture surrounding the nursery.
Early language has a named programme behind it. The school uses Monster Phonics, whose structure includes Nursery. Its sound characters, colour cues, songs and actions connect spoken sounds with written letters. These are concrete ways of introducing the building blocks of reading, rather than relying solely on written exercises.
The programme includes reading books matched to sounds already taught, alongside assessment resources and guidance for additional support. Parent access and webinars are also part of Monster Phonics, giving families a way to understand the approach and support reading at home. These describe the programme’s resources, rather than a promise that every nursery child follows the same reading sequence.
Support for additional needs sits within the school’s wider SEND structure. The class teacher is the first contact for concerns about learning, with the Trust SENDCO coordinating support and contact with specialists. Speech and Language Therapy and Educational Psychology are among the services involved. Families therefore have a route from an initial conversation to specialist advice where needed.
Individual Learning Plans are discussed with parents in November, February and June. When staff identify concerns about progress, a meeting brings together parents’ observations, possible additional support and any proposed professional referrals. Referrals to outside agencies require parental permission.
Practical adjustments include pencil grips, wobble cushions and coloured overlays; the school also has a disabled toilet. These are specific examples of how access can be adapted to individual needs. For safeguarding concerns, the Head of School is the senior designated lead, supported by the Executive Headteacher and a trust designated lead.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through the normal admissions process and meet the applicable deadline. Warwickshire residents apply through Warwickshire admissions, online or by telephone; families living elsewhere apply through their home local authority. Treat that application as a separate task from booking nursery hours.
For children with SEND, transition includes discussion between the class teacher, sometimes the Trust SENDCO, the nursery key worker and relevant professionals. Summer-term induction visits and a meeting give parents an opportunity to raise concerns. This preparation concerns continuity of support, rather than an admissions advantage.
Nursery applications go through the school office at admin2073@welearn365.com. Both 15-hour and 30-hour funded spaces are offered. Prospective families can arrange a school visit by calling 01789 204395, allowing them to discuss the teacher-led provision before applying.
The nursery takes children aged three and four, with provision available from age three.
Yes. The nursery offers both 15-hour and 30-hour funded spaces.
No. Reception requires a separate application through the normal local authority route.
Start with the class teacher. The Trust SENDCO coordinates SEND support and liaison with specialists.
Email admin2073@welearn365.com for nursery applications. Call 01789 204395 to arrange a school visit.
