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Nursery at Cinnamon Brow Church of England 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Little Browsers and Preschool give Cinnamon Brow’s youngest children two distinct nursery stages, with exploration and practical play shaping the experience. Little Browsers is the provision for two-year-olds; Cinnamon Brow Preschool Nursery covers the preschool year. The two work together, so the nursery experience spans both stages within the same school.
This is the nursery at Cinnamon Brow Church of England Primary School in Fearnhead, Warrington. Places begin at age two, with paid places and funding for eligible children. For families considering an early start, the distinction between the two groups matters: the enquiry route covers both the two-year-old and three-year-old provision.
Practical exploration gives the day its direction. Children follow the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, with learning built around investigating, watching and talking about the world around them. The nursery aims to develop independence and cooperation through hands-on play. That gives parents a useful picture of the approach: children learn through doing and discussing, rather than simply listening.
Both nursery groups have continuous provision during the day, alongside snack. This means play and learning opportunities form an ongoing part of the session. Morning and afternoon sessions each last three hours, and children attending for the whole day stay for lunch.
Forest School adds another strand. Nursery children take part weekly or fortnightly for blocks lasting half a term, bringing outdoor learning into their nursery experience. Families supply clothing to change into, including old clothes, suitable outdoor footwear and a waterproof coat. Preschool also has a separate entrance gate at the far right of the school frontage, while Little Browsers uses the far side gate beside the mobiles and school hall.
Food arrangements distinguish a session from a whole day. Nursery children can have a paid school dinner, organised through the nursery team or office, with payment handled through Parent Pay. Milk is free for children under five. Families should record allergies on the contact form, giving staff information needed for meal arrangements.
Inclusion applies directly to nursery places and services. Access is offered irrespective of disability, race, gender, religion or belief, or parents’ sexual orientation. The school’s SEND team can be reached at SEND@cinnamonbrow.org.uk, giving parents a direct contact for additional needs.
Communication also runs through School Ping, with email as an alternative to the app. For concerns affecting family life, the Welfare Manager is accessible through the office. These routes give families ways to share information beyond a brief conversation with nursery staff.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate online application through Warrington Borough Council and complete the school’s supplementary form, which cannot be completed online.
For entry in 2027–28, children attending Cinnamon Brow’s nursery at the time of application receive priority under the sixth oversubscription criterion, ahead of the final category covering other children. This is a defined admissions priority, not an assured place.
Transition support is a separate matter. The school can arrange extra visits according to individual needs. Children needing additional transition support can also receive packs containing photographs of their new surroundings and adults, helping families prepare at home.
Sessions run from 8:40am to 11:40am and from 12:20pm to 3:20pm. Let’s Be Kids provides care on site before and after school and during holidays for children aged three and above.
Fully funded sessions may be offered to two-, three- and four-year-olds, depending on eligibility, session availability and staffing. Requested patterns are discussed when registering a funded place and accommodated as far as those constraints allow. A signed contract is required before attendance; funded places also require a parent declaration.
Use the nursery enquiry form to express interest in either age group. School visits can be arranged through the office on 01925 821108. Ask the school for current charges.
Places start at age two. Little Browsers covers two-year-olds, while Preschool Nursery covers the preschool year.
Morning sessions run from 8:40am to 11:40am; afternoon sessions run from 12:20pm to 3:20pm. Children staying all day remain for lunch.
Yes. Paid nursery dinners can be arranged through the nursery team or school office, with payment through Parent Pay. Record allergies on the contact form.
No. A separate application is required through Warrington Borough Council, alongside the school’s supplementary form. For 2027–28 entry, attendance at the nursery at the time of application is the sixth oversubscription criterion.
Fully funded sessions may be offered for eligible two-, three- and four-year-olds, subject to session availability and staffing arrangements.
