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Nursery at Hanbury's Farm Community 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Mud kitchens, digging patches and stories in a log circle give Hanbury's Farm nursery a distinctly outdoor character. Children have daily opportunities to learn inside and outside, with a separate Early Years Forest Play area available beyond organised Forest School sessions. Outdoor exploration is part of the day, rather than an occasional extra.
The nursery belongs to Hanbury's Farm Community Primary School in Tamworth and caters for children aged three and four, starting in the term following their third birthday. Ofsted graded the school's early years provision Good at its inspection on 10 and 11 May 2023. That judgement covers early years within the school; it is not a separate nursery rating.
Play is the starting point. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) combines learning to communicate, manage feelings and move confidently with early literacy, maths and creative exploration. Children learn through practical activity, with indoor classrooms and outdoor space both contributing to the day. In May 2023, early years learning was organised through connected stories and themes, helping children link new ideas together.
Forest School adds concrete experiences: qualified leaders run sessions involving tools, campfire marshmallow toasting and learning to care for nature. The Gazebo, Dens and Log Circles provide places to explore. Beyond those sessions, the dedicated Early Years area has water channelling, vegetable growing, obstacle courses and den making. These give children practical reasons to experiment, move and work together. Snacks and stories also take place in the log circle.
Nursery children have allocated PE sessions, while outdoor activity continues across the seasons and in different weather. Families provide wellies and suitable warm clothing; winter puddle suits are supplied by the school. Spare clothes matter here: mud, water and paint are part of learning.
Settling starts gradually, with visits and close cooperation between staff and parents. These visits give children time to become familiar with nursery. Famly records children's learning each day, and parents can contribute observations from home, creating a connection between what children do in both places.
Lunch is at noon. Children staying for the day can have a packed lunch or a hot school meal; the school is nut-free. Fruit is provided free at snack time, and each child receives a named water bottle that remains accessible throughout the day. These are useful routines for families planning a full day.
For additional needs, appointments with the school's SEND coordinators can be arranged through the office. The school aims to identify needs early and involve parents in supporting their children. Within early years, staff taught listening, turn-taking and routines in May 2023, giving children practical foundations for sharing a learning space.
Collection arrangements require parents to tell the office when someone different will collect their child. Prescribed medication is signed in through the office and kept securely, so changes to care arrangements need clear communication.
Attending this nursery does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must apply separately for Reception through the normal admissions route and meet the normal deadline.
Learning to take turns, follow routines and develop independence supports the move into school life. That preparation is separate from the allocation of a Reception place.
Morning sessions run from 9:00am to noon, with afternoons from noon to 3:00pm. Children can combine sessions according to funded hours and availability, including attending both for a full day. Tractor Club provides breakfast and after-school care from 7:30am to 5:50pm, extending the childcare day for families who need it.
The nursery offers 15 funded hours for eligible three- and four-year-olds and 30 for eligible working families. Additional sessions beyond funded hours can be booked subject to availability. Contact the school for current charges.
Uniform is encouraged. The Early Years clothing choices include a white polo shirt, green jumper or fleece, and black or grey bottoms; trainers are permitted. Bring a named bag with spare clothing for messy play or toileting accidents.
For an application form or a visit, contact the school office on 01827 214005. Personal tours can be arranged, giving families a chance to see the nursery's learning spaces before choosing sessions.
Children can join in the term after their third birthday. The nursery caters for three- and four-year-olds.
Yes. Children can attend both the morning and afternoon sessions, depending on funded hours and availability, and have a packed lunch or hot school meal.
Yes. Tractor Club provides breakfast and after-school care from 7:30am to 5:50pm.
Staff work with parents and offer gradual settling visits. Famly is used daily to record learning, and parents can share observations from home.
No. Reception requires a separate application through the normal admissions process, by the normal deadline.
