Wellesbourne CofE Primary School Nursery

Curiosity and conversation give Wellesbourne’s nursery curriculum its character. The school aims to help children become independent, express themselves clearly and learn alongside others, with communication and language receiving a clear emphasis. For parents, that puts everyday developmental skills at the centre of the educational offer.

Nursery provision includes two-year-olds and forms part of Wellesbourne CofE Primary School on Mountford Close. Its Church of England identity matters to the wider setting: the school connects its Christian beliefs with service, resilience and kindness. These are the values surrounding children’s first experience of school life.

Learning combines exploration with tasks guided by adults. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) provides the framework, bringing together seven learning areas. Language, physical development and children’s social and emotional development sit alongside mathematics, literacy, creative expression and understanding their surroundings. The emphasis is broader than preparation for reading and writing alone.

Continuous provision is the named approach: children return to opportunities for practising skills through play and adult-led activity across the year. That gives them repeated chances to explore ideas and develop independence. Across the nursery provision, the school encourages investigation, trying unfamiliar challenges and extending skills children already have. Children’s interests help shape the curriculum, which the school adapts to the experiences and starting points of each cohort.

Bug Club is the phonics programme, beginning in pre-school. Alongside that early introduction to sounds, the school aims to develop children’s vocabulary, listening and spoken communication in partnership with families. The intended benefit is practical: children who can explain an idea, understand another person and express how they feel.

The wider school grounds include a pond area used for scientific exploration by children of all ages. This gives learning about the world a concrete physical setting. In February 2024, Ofsted found that early years learning established secure foundations for children’s social development and subsequent learning.

Partnership with parents is part of the early years approach, with families involved in supporting communication and independence. The school aims to help children build confidence in themselves and understand their emotions, connecting personal development with learning rather than treating them as separate concerns.

For children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), the school says it responds to emerging difficulties early and takes parents’ developmental concerns seriously. A SEND coordinator is part of the school’s support structure. For families, the useful emphasis is on raising concerns as they emerge and having them heard.

Attending the nursery does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through Warwickshire County Council and meet the normal deadline for their entry year. Apply in the autumn before your child starts school.

Keep that application separate from the nursery decision. An existing nursery place should never be treated as a substitute for applying for Reception. The school also holds a meeting for new parents before their children’s September start, providing an opportunity to understand the next step.

For nursery enquiries, contact the school on 01789 840311 or email admin3073@welearn365.com. Visits can be arranged through the school, allowing families to see the setting before making their decision. The address is Mountford Close, Wellesbourne, Warwick, CV35 9QG.