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Nursery at Rockwell Green 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Open doors between indoor and outdoor play give Rockets its daily rhythm. Children can choose where to play for much of the session, alongside group activities and time with their key person. This is nursery provision for children aged 2 to 4 at Rockwell Green Church of England Primary School in Wellington.
At the inspection on 21 and 22 March 2023, Ofsted judged the school's early years provision Good. That judgement covers early years within the school; it is not a separate nursery rating.
Choice and adult guidance share the day. Rockets follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), which brings together learning to communicate, manage feelings and relationships, and develop physical skills, alongside early literacy, maths, creativity and understanding the world. Children select activities suited to their development, while adults introduce experiences in small groups and larger gatherings. The aim is to help children choose a task and see it through, as well as learn alongside others.
The daily timetable is approximate. Around 9am, children gather on the carpet for registration, discussing the date, weather and news they want to share. Group work and play follow, with a morning snack around 10.15am. Much of the remaining morning and afternoon is given to children's own play choices. A daily group activity separates children approaching school entry from those who are younger, allowing activities to reflect their different stages.
Indoor and outdoor spaces operate with doors open for much of the time. Rockets aims to keep outdoor play going in different weather conditions, stopping when conditions are unsafe. That makes outdoor exploration part of ordinary play rather than a separate occasional activity. Seasonal changes also become learning material, and celebrations include Diwali, Easter and Lunar New Year.
The school gives vocabulary and early reading particular emphasis in its early years aims. In March 2023, staff were reading carefully selected books daily from pre-school onwards, helping children develop enjoyment of reading. Familiar routines and signals also supported concentration from pre-school age.
A key person is allocated as a child prepares to start. Rockets aims to match this adult to the child's attendance so they can spend as much time together as possible. The key person becomes the family's first contact and supports settling from home into pre-school. An initial meeting follows the child's start, with a couple of further meetings during the year to discuss progress. Parents have a continuing contact for both everyday adjustment and development.
Food brings adults and children together. Morning snacks include fruit such as pears and bananas, and planned food activities introduce cutting, spreading and cooking. Drinking water remains accessible throughout the day, and families are asked to explain dietary requirements so these can be accommodated.
For lunch, children can bring food from home or have a hot meal ordered from the school kitchen at an additional charge. Packed lunches must exclude nuts. There is no refrigeration for them, so food needing to stay cool requires an ice pack. For additional learning needs, the school asks parents to begin discussions with the class teacher, who can involve the SENDCo.
Attending Rockets does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through the normal local authority process by its normal deadline. Rockwell Green follows Somerset's admissions guidelines, so keep the Reception application separate from nursery attendance.
Preparation and allocation are different matters. Reception staff work with Rockets, parents and other settings to support the move into school. This supports continuity for children; it does not secure admission.
Rockets operates during school terms, from 8.45am to 3.15pm. Families can choose a whole day or a half day: mornings run from 8.45am to 11.45am, while the afternoon option includes lunch and runs from 11.45am to 3.15pm.
Universal Early Years Entitlement places are offered for 3- and 4-year-olds, with funded places for eligible 2-year-olds and additional Working Family Entitlement hours for some working parents. Charges are reviewed annually, payment can be weekly or completed by the end of the half term's second week, and fees remain payable during absence. Contact the school for current charges.
Uniform is optional. Easily washed clothes that children can manage themselves suit the emphasis on independent dressing and toileting; aprons and waterproof trousers are provided for messy and outdoor activities. For enquiries, email office@rockwellgreenprimary.co.uk or telephone 01823 662317.
Rockets provides nursery education for children aged 2 to 4.
Yes. Morning attendance runs from 8.45am to 11.45am. The afternoon half day includes lunch and runs from 11.45am to 3.15pm. Whole days are also offered during school terms.
Your child's key person is your first contact. They arrange an initial meeting after your child starts and a couple of progress meetings during the year.
You can send a nut-free packed lunch or order a hot school meal at an additional charge. Include an ice pack for packed food that needs cooling, as lunches cannot be refrigerated.
No. Nursery attendance does not guarantee a place. You must apply separately through the normal local authority process by its normal deadline.
