Nursery

Our nursery is open Monday to Friday, operating during the same term times as the school with some 'Holiday Club' spaces available during the half terms. We offer care and education for children aged between 2 and 5 years which can be booked using funded hours or payment via ParentPay.

We have an inviting indoor provision which offers well resourced areas of learning, this is complimented with our spacious outdoor area that includes physically challenging and creative play areas. The children have many opportunities to explore and play in a safe and stimulating learning environment, well-equipped with a variety of high quality resources that cater for the emotional, social, physical and creative needs of every child.

Government Funding Information

For 2 year olds

• Best Start - 15 funded hours are available for families that may not be in work, are on a low income or are receiving additional government support.

• Working Parent Entitlement - 15 hours is available for working parents of 2 year olds, increasing to 30 hours in September 2025.

For 3 and 4 year olds

• Universal 15 hours - 15 hours for all 3 and 4 year olds
• Working Parent Entitlement - in addition to the universal 15 hours, working families could receive an extra 15 hours to make 30 hours. Find out more about the entitlement for 3 and 4 year olds.

Tax Free Childcare is also available for some families to reduce the cost of fees. To check eligibility, please click the following link: https://www.gov.uk/tax-free-childcare 

For further information click the following link: Early education funding (EEF) for parents – Herefordshire Council

Meet the Nursery Team

Mr Bufton Nursery Teacher	Miss Mary Nursery Assistant	Miss Jacks Nursery Assistant

 

Our Approach to Learning in Nursery

At Broadlands Nursery, Children are at the centre of the approach. We believe children learn best when they are interested, curious and engaged, which at this age and stage of development is best achieved through play. When children are playing and selecting what to do themselves, they become deeply engaged. In our setting, the adults are observing and waiting for a moment in which they feel they can make a difference. They interact to teach the next steps as appropriate to that individual child. Each time the adults interact with a child, they are observing, assessing and planning for and responding to that individual child. These interactions are the powerful teaching moments.

In this approach, an enabling environment is critical. The environment created promotes free choice for children to decide upon where they would like to engage. No activities are set up for children to do, instead enhancements are added to an area of learning to spark curiosity and deepen thinking skills. To ensure children are happy, active and interested in the challenge of learning, it is crucial to promote curiosity, independence and a keen attitude to learn in this manner. When self-selecting play and following through young children’s ideas, it comes with an amount of trial and error, but this only builds an ability to become resistant to failure. This is best met when children can choose whether they would like to play inside or outside. Children are supported to explore all areas of the environment to see what is available, to select the resources they would like, to use them appropriately and to respect where they belong.

The timetable for a Nursery Day has been designed to allow long period of uninterrupted play which is referred to as ‘free flow’ and staff will be available to complete the assessment cycle of observing, assessing and planning to take learning to the next level.

As part of the ‘teachable moments’, staff with record these by adding them to the a Childs Individual Portfolio on Class Dojo to record their progress and interests.

Snapshot of the Nursery Day

Nursery Trips and Visitors

Nursery plan one visit out, once a term, and welcome a range of visitors in to support gaining new experiences,  expand understanding of the local environment, and foster a sense of belonging and pride in their community.  Nursery have had the opportunity to watch the Ugly Duckling performance by Sea Leggs Puppet Theatre when they visited, take a walk to the local postbox to send their Christmas Cards and Visit a Local Forest School-Based Outdoor Learning Centre, called WildHearts. 

 

Nursery Enquires

For any enquires about our Nursery, please contact the school office on 01432 266772 or email the EYFS Lead, Jessica Jenkins,  jjenkins@broadlands.hereford.sch.uk

In addition, Please find the Broadlands Nursery Prospectus below and an application form to complete if interested in joining our waitlist.