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Nursery at Westfield Community 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
A sunflower for morning registration, a bear hunt in the ALPS and a mirror for practising affirmations give Westfield’s nursery day its own character. Play, communication and learning about feelings run through the activities. The provision includes the Butterfly Room, Sunflower Room and pre-school classes within Westfield Community School in Pemberton, Wigan. Pre-school serves children aged 3–4; Pre-school Room 1 accommodates up to 30 children each day.
At the Ofsted inspection on 10 and 11 December 2024, early years provision was judged Good. That judgement covers the school’s early years provision. It is not a separate nursery rating.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) combines learning through play with adult-guided activities. Here, that means opportunities to explore, stay engaged and develop ideas, alongside work on language, writing, numbers and understanding the world. In the Sunflower Room, morning carpet time includes singing and putting a name on the sunflower. Toothbrushing and self-registration are part of that routine too.
Communication gets practical attention. In January 2026, Sunflower children chose objects from a bag and told friends what they had picked; another activity involved responding to instructions while shaking homemade bottles. These give children something concrete to talk about and a reason to listen. At the December 2024 inspection, many children were found to begin early years below the skills and knowledge typical for their age, especially in speech, language and communication. The curriculum and high expectations helped them get ready to learn.
Physical play reaches beyond the classroom. Sunflower children have a grassed play area and slides, use bikes and wheelbarrows outdoors, and have hunted for pumpkins in the ALPS. Inside Pre-school Room 1, the Wellbeing Approach includes meditation after lunch and an affirmation mirror in the cosy area. These activities make feelings part of the day’s conversation.
Curriculum development. In December 2024, vocabulary gaps and insufficient detail in some subjects remained school-wide improvement priorities. These were broader concerns rather than nursery-specific findings, but language development is a useful topic for conversations with staff.
Key persons are part of the room teams. Sunflower has five staff members, including a room senior and SEND coordinators who also hold key-person roles. Butterfly families can telephone their room directly, while Sunflower families receive photographs of activities each week. That gives parents concrete starting points for talking about their child’s day.
Settling sessions introduce children to the rooms and activities. In the Sunflower Room’s 2025–26 settling period, children began playing and making friends after some initial tears. Staff also support toilet training; Butterfly families can discuss the move out of nappies with the team.
Lunch needs preparation at home. Pre-school Room 1 children bring packed food, a drink and any necessary cutlery, then eat in the school hall during a 40-minute slot. Snacks include fruit, toast and yoghurt, and a water dispenser is within children’s reach. Sunflower lunches must exclude nut ingredients, popcorn and sweets. Some Sunflower children sleep while others continue playing.
For additional needs, the school inclusion team comprises a manager and two coordinators. Support can involve individual learning plans and discussions with parents. Across the school, wider doors, lower switches and a soundfield system address physical access and hearing needs.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions route; Wigan’s primary school admissions service is the route for school places.
Transition support is a separate matter. The school’s class-to-class arrangements include summer Meet the Teacher sessions, time with new staff and information shared between teachers. Some children receive a transition booklet to take home. These arrangements help with familiarity; they do not secure admission.
Full-day attendance is part of Pre-school Room 1’s routine. Label clothing, lunch bags and other belongings so staff can identify them. Sunflower families should pack spare clothes, enough nappies and wipes, and a lunchtime drink.
For nursery enquiries, contact the school office on 01942 776007 or email enquiries@admin.westfield.wigan.sch.uk. Butterfly families can use extension 1022; Sunflower families can use extension 1021.
No. Reception requires a separate application through the normal school admissions route, using Wigan’s primary school admissions service.
Sunflower children sing, register themselves by putting their name on the sunflower and take part in toothbrushing.
Pre-school Room 1 children bring packed lunches, drinks and any cutlery they need. Sunflower lunches must exclude nut ingredients, popcorn and sweets.
Yes. Butterfly staff support children moving out of nappies, and Sunflower staff also offer toilet-training support.
Call 01942 776007, using extension 1022 for Butterfly or 1021 for Sunflower. General enquiries can also go to enquiries@admin.westfield.wigan.sch.uk.
