Welcome to Oakwood Nursery
Here at Oakwood Primary Academy & Nursery, we provide a nurturing environment where every child is valued, supported and encouraged to achieve their personal best. We provide a play-based learning experiences which promote curiosity, creativity and confidence in our children. Our dedicated staff work in close partnerships with our families to ensure every child has the best start to their learning journey. Our nursery follows our whole school ethos and values linked to 'being better every day' and providing great opportunities to build: knowledge, equality, determination and achievement.

Age Range & Admissions Information

Our nursery caters for 2–4 year olds. If you'd like to enquire or find out more, please complete our Expression of Interest Form or scan the QR code below. We welcome visits and encourage you to talk to our friendly practitioner team, who will be on hand every step of the way to support your child: https://forms.office.com/e/d40qFfRwe1

We also accept a range of funding options, including the 15/30 hours free childcare, from eligible families. You can find out more information about this via our Early Years Funding Guide.

Our Nursery Session Timings

In line with our school day timings and the funded hours structure, we offer the following nursery sessions:

Wraparound care is also available with sessions and pricing as follows:
7.45 - 8.45am: £8.00 per session
8.15 - 8.45am: £4.00 per session
2.45 - 3.15pm: £4.00 per session
2.45 - 3.45pm: £8.00 per session

What is unique about us?

• Our Environment
  We have an extensive outdoor environment which also includes dedicated areas for Forest School learning. Exploring the outdoors allow children to discover and connect with nature as part of their daily experience.
  We are also incredibly fortunate to have our own fully-equipped sensory room, filled with soft-play and sensory experiences to enrich our children's nursery experience.
   
• A Head Start to School
  Our nursery works closely alongside the Reception classes wherein our flexible structure ensures that nursery children who are ready for more challenge can access learning opportunities similar to their older peers, helping to build confidence and readiness for school. Our Nursery children also enjoy accessing our school facilities, such as our gym and library as well as taking part in school events such as Sports Day!
   
• Ofsted
  We are proud to be rated good by Ofsted for our Early Years provision. Please see here for a link to our Ofsted report.
   
• Our Curriculum
  Our nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework which supports children’s development across seven key areas of learning. We provide a broad and balanced curriculum that focuses on learning through play to encourage children to explore, imagine and discover in a way that is both meaningful and joyful.
  Outdoor learning plays a central role in our setting, with children benefiting from daily access to a large, well-equipped outdoor area, including Forest School sessions that promote independence, problem-solving, and a connection with the natural world.
  Early literacy is introduced through the Read Write Inc. phonics programme, helping children develop strong foundations in reading and language.
  In mathematics, we are starting our journey to emulate the Mastering Number programme used in Reception by introducing key concepts in a developmentally appropriate way to our nursery children. This approach helps to build strong early number sense and mathematical confidence, giving children a solid foundation and a head start as they transition into Reception.
  Developing social and emotional skills are a key focus of our curriculum. We support children in building self-regulation skills and confidence, helping them understand and manage their emotions, build positive relationships, and develop resilience. This foundation is essential for their well-being and success both in nursery and as they move through their educational journey.

Sharing Successes

We carefully track each child’s progress using regular observations and assessments to ensure that the learning is tailored to every child’s individual needs.

Progress is shared with our families through:

· Daily handovers

· Weekly updates through our online learning journal, Tapestry

· Parent/Carer Meetings