At Weston Mill, we want every child’s first experience of education to be happy, exciting and full of discovery.
Our Early Years provision includes both Nursery and Reception. We provide a warm, nurturing environment in which children feel safe, valued and ready to learn. Our experienced team takes time to get to know every child, building on their individual interests, experiences and next steps.
Through purposeful play, adult-led learning and access to our indoor and outdoor environments, children develop their confidence, independence and love of learning.
Why choose Weston Mill?
Children in our Early Years benefit from:
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A caring and experienced Early Years team
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Welcoming Nursery and Reception classrooms
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Regular access to stimulating outdoor provision
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Carefully planned learning based on children’s interests and needs
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Support to develop confidence, independence and positive friendships
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Engaging opportunities across all seven areas of the Early Years curriculum
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A strong and consistent approach to early reading and phonics
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Close relationships between school, children and families
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An active PTFA which supports school events and helps provide additional opportunities and resources
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Wraparound care before and after school
Learning in the Early Years
Young children learn best when they are active, curious and fully involved in their learning.
Our children enjoy a balance of purposeful play, child-initiated exploration and carefully planned adult-led activities. Our learning environments encourage children to investigate, create, communicate, solve problems and work together.
Children have opportunities to develop across the seven areas of learning:
Prime areas
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Communication and language
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Physical development
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Personal, social and emotional development
Specific areas
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Literacy
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Mathematics
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Understanding the world
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Expressive arts and design
Our adults observe, support and extend children’s learning, helping every child to make progress from their individual starting point.
Our Nursery
Our Nursery provides a happy and nurturing introduction to school life. Children are supported to build relationships, learn new routines and become increasingly confident and independent.
We offer the following Nursery sessions:
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Morning session: 9:00am–12:00pm
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Afternoon session: 12:00pm–3:00pm
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Full-day session: 9:00am–3:00pm
Please contact the school office to discuss available places, funded hours and session arrangements.
Starting Reception
Starting school is an exciting milestone, and we work closely with children and families to make the transition into Reception as positive as possible.
Before children begin, families receive information about school routines and opportunities to become familiar with our staff and learning environment. We also work with families and previous settings to learn about each child’s strengths, interests and individual needs.
If your child is due to start Reception next September, we would love to welcome you for a visit. School-tour dates and booking information will be published here and shared through our Facebook page.
Applications for Reception places are made through the local authority’s school admissions process.
Before and After-School Care
Our Busy Bees wraparound provision supports families by offering care outside the normal school day.
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Breakfast provision: 7:00am–8:40am
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After-school provision: 3:30pm–5:30pm
Please contact the school office for further information about availability, charges and booking arrangements.
Come and See Us
Choosing the right Nursery or school is an important decision. We warmly invite prospective families to visit Weston Mill, meet our team and see our Early Years environment.
To arrange a visit or ask about Nursery and Reception places, please contact the school office: westonmill.office@discoverymat.co.uk
You can also follow Weston Mill Community Primary Academy on Facebook to see photographs, celebrations and updates from across the school.
We look forward to welcoming you and your child to Weston Mill!