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Nursery at Old Cleeve Church of England First 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Language, exploration and familiar adults give Teddy Bears its character. This on-site nursery at Old Cleeve Church of England First School in Washford shares an Early Years Lead with Reception, and staff work across both settings. For children moving between them, that offers continuity in the adults supporting their learning.
Ofsted judged the school's early years provision Outstanding at the inspection on 11 and 12 July 2023. That judgement covers early years within the school; it is not a separate nursery rating.
Talking and communicating shape the learning spaces, indoors and outside. In July 2023, early years teaching combined carefully organised activities with opportunities for children to investigate and explore. Adults encouraged children to engage fully with those opportunities, while maintaining ambitious expectations. Play had a clear learning purpose.
In July 2023, early years learning brought together planned exploration and communication, supported by relationships between adults and children. The indoor and outdoor areas both contribute to that approach, rather than learning being confined to a classroom.
Books also help shape early years planning. In July 2023, carefully selected texts informed the curriculum, giving language development a place alongside practical exploration. In July 2023, children demonstrated mature attitudes to learning. For parents, the combination of purposeful activities and adult encouragement is the strongest evidenced feature of the nursery day.
Relationships mattered to the early years teaching in July 2023: staff built connections with each child and used them to encourage participation in learning. Nursery and Reception staff share leadership through the Early Years Lead, linking the teams responsible for children's early education.
For additional needs, the school's support arrangements include individual help, small-group work and input from specialist agencies. Parents can arrange a conversation with the special educational needs and disabilities coordinator through the school office on 01984 640232. That gives families a direct route to discuss support for their child.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions route and meet the relevant deadline. Keep that application separate from nursery arrangements.
Continuity of care is a different matter. Staff work across Teddy Bears and Reception to support children as they move into school, with both teams managed by the Early Years Lead. Familiar adults can help make that change less abrupt, but this transition work does not secure admission.
Term-time wraparound care accepts children aged 3 to 9. Breakfast Club runs daily from 7.45am to 8.45am, with flexible arrival during that hour. Children can read, play or help prepare breakfast; examples include cereals, crumpets and toast.
After School Club operates daily in term time from 3.15pm to 5.30pm. It combines outdoor activities, crafts and free play, with a drink and healthy snack. Collection must be by 5.30pm.
Both clubs require advance booking and payment through My Child at School. This allows staffing ratios and activities to be planned around bookings. These are wraparound arrangements, distinct from the nursery session itself.
Yes. Teddy Bears is the school's on-site nursery, with nursery and Reception staff managed by the same Early Years Lead.
The school's early years provision was judged Outstanding on 11 and 12 July 2023. This was a school inspection, not a separate nursery judgement.
No. Families need to make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process.
Staff work across nursery and Reception, supporting continuity as children move between the two settings.
Breakfast Club and After School Club must be booked and paid for in advance through My Child at School. Both operate during term time.
