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Nursery at Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Hedgehogs and Squirrels give Watton Westfield’s youngest children two distinct nursery groups: Hedgehogs for ages 2–3 and Squirrels for ages 3–4. This is the school’s own nursery, on West Road in Watton, with shorter sessions for both groups and a longer childcare pattern for Squirrels. The age groups have different timetables, an important distinction when planning family routines.
The school says children learn best when they feel confident, relaxed and enjoy themselves. Its early years outdoor area allows free flow between learning spaces, making outdoor activity part of the provision’s character.
Development Matters guides the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. For parents, the clearest examples are language and early writing: children use pictures to build sentences, share stories with adults and give their writing a purpose through activities such as making Easter cards. These connect communication with something children want to express.
At the April 2025 inspection, early years provision was effective and suited to the youngest children’s ages. Adults demonstrated clear spoken language and extended children’s vocabulary. That gives the nursery day a specific emphasis: learning words through conversation and shared activities.
The free flow outdoor learning area serves the EYFS. Beyond it, the school grounds include a wild area, playing field and adventure playground; indoors, the school building contains a library and a multipurpose hall. These are school facilities, while the outdoor learning area is specifically for early years.
A wider curriculum concern in April 2025 was that some activities beyond English and mathematics did too little to develop the intended knowledge. Families should weigh that school-level finding separately from the positive findings about the youngest children.
Before nursery entry, introductory visits take place in the summer term. These give children an initial opportunity to become familiar with the setting. Nursery also has its own class support team.
Parents receive newsletters, and the school welcomes conversations with families. For concerns about special educational needs, the first step is the child’s teacher, followed by contact with the SEND coordinator through the office. The school works with families and outside agencies, giving parents a route into discussions about individual support.
Safeguarding procedures include annual staff training and DBS checks for staff and volunteers working with children. Operation Encompass links the school with Norfolk Constabulary and Norfolk Children’s Services to support children affected by domestic violence at home.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place or confer priority under the school’s admission criteria. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal local authority admissions process. A nursery place and a school place are separate decisions.
Summer-term introductory visits are arranged before Reception entry as well as nursery entry. Familiarisation supports the change of setting; it does not change the admissions decision.
Squirrels sessions run from 8:30am to 11:30am or 12:30pm to 3:30pm. Its 30-hour childcare pattern runs from 9am to 3pm. Hedgehogs has a 9am to noon morning session and a noon to 3pm afternoon session. The different start and finish times matter for collection arrangements.
The school and governors manage nursery admissions. For nursery enquiries, contact the infant and nursery office on 01953 882669 or email office@wattonwestfield.org.
Hedgehogs caters for children aged 2–3, and Squirrels for children aged 3–4.
Squirrels runs from 8:30am to 11:30am and 12:30pm to 3:30pm, with a 9am to 3pm 30-hour childcare pattern. Hedgehogs sessions run from 9am to noon and noon to 3pm.
No. It neither guarantees a place nor confers priority under the school’s admission criteria. Families need a separate Reception application through the normal local authority process.
Introductory visits are arranged in the summer term before nursery admission.
Speak to your child’s teacher first, then contact the SEND coordinator through the school office.
