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Nursery at Worlingworth 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
An early years garden, a covered outdoor area and a classroom shared with Reception give Willows Nursery a distinctly school-based shape. The nursery has 13 full-time places for 30 hours a week during term time, within Worlingworth Church of England Primary School.
Children normally join in the term following their third birthday, subject to space. Entry from two is considered individually and depends on staffing and overall school and early years numbers. Dragon Class brings nursery and Reception children together, so the nursery years take place within a mixed-age classroom rather than a separate nursery group.
Morning sessions run from 08:45 to 12:00; afternoons run from 12:15 to 15:15. That gives families two defined blocks around which to organise attendance. Within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), learning includes sharing books, talking, listening and making marks, with activities extending outdoors.
Books give the day a clear focus. Early years children share poetry, stories and information books, use role-play and have a Book Buzz area. Patterned language features in their books, giving children repeated opportunities to hear and discuss how words work. Nursery children begin developing phonics skills in preparation for Read Write Inc, rather than simply starting the full taught programme early.
Writing starts with the hands as well as the pencil. Early years activities develop finger muscles, while opportunities to make marks and write extend across indoor and outdoor provision. Songs, questions and conversation also support language development. These are practical ways for young children to begin expressing their ideas.
The early years garden and covered outside area make outdoor learning part of the provision's physical design. The wider school grounds include a greenhouse beside the school garden and a meadow containing a fenced pond. Children have opportunities to plant flowers, grow fruit and vegetables and try pond dipping, connecting learning with living things.
Qualified teachers lead the nursery, supported by other staff. Settling starts with parents and the nursery teacher planning an induction around the child. A lunch club can extend the stay for nursery children who are ready, allowing a longer day to be introduced in steps.
Lunch is available daily. Meals come from Debenham High School, with three choices each day and provision for dietary requirements including dairy-free, gluten-free and vegan diets. The school is nut-free. Snacks carry an additional charge in both morning and afternoon sessions.
Children with special educational needs have individual education plans, reviewed at least termly with parents invited to discuss progress and support at home. The school building is on one level, with wheelchair-accessible classrooms, corridors and doors. Potty-training support is possible, but there are no full changing facilities; parents need to supply pull-ups where required.
Attending Willows does not guarantee a Reception place or confer nursery-attendance priority. Families must make a separate application through Suffolk County Council, online or using the paper CAF1 form. For entry between September 2027 and August 2028, the deadline is 15 January 2027.
The shared Dragon Class and transition days help children become familiar with school routines. That continuity is separate from admission: children must apply for and be allocated a school place to remain in the early years class after their nursery place ends.
Provision is term time only. All children qualify for 15 funded hours; sessions beyond that are charged unless the family qualifies for 30 funded hours. Snacks are charged separately, and consumables may attract additional charges where necessary. Contact the school for current charges.
Accepting a place brings an expectation of attendance for the remainder of the academic year. Allocated days and times can change only at the beginning of a term, subject to space. Missed sessions cannot be replaced, and booked paid sessions remain chargeable when a child is absent. This is a structured booking model rather than casual attendance.
Nursery children are encouraged to wear red and black, with a red school-logo jumper or cardigan for trips and events. Enquiries go to the school office on 01728 628397 or admin@worlingworth.suffolk.sch.uk; visits are welcomed.
Children normally start in the term after turning three, if space permits. Places from two are considered individually, depending on staffing and school and early years numbers.
Morning sessions are 08:45 to 12:00 and afternoon sessions are 12:15 to 15:15, during term time.
Daily lunches are available, and nursery children who are ready for a longer stay can use the lunch club option.
No. Nursery attendance gives no admission priority, and families must apply separately through Suffolk County Council. The deadline for the September 2027 to August 2028 entry cycle is 15 January 2027.
Parents and the nursery teacher work together to plan an induction suited to the child. Transition days also support moves between classes.
