Nursery Life
Windrush Valley School NurseryNursery Life
From the moment your child arrives to the moment they leave, every part of the Nursery day is designed with purpose, warmth, and care. Here is a snapshot about how life works in our Nursery.
The Nursery Day
The school is open from 08:00 to 18:00, Mon to Thurs, and from 08:00 to 15:30 on Fridays. Our core Nursery funded sessions run as follows:
Morning
09:00 – 12:00
3 hours
Afternoon
12:00 – 15:00
3 hours
Full Day
09:00 – 15:00
6 hours
Flexible Childcare That Works For You
We offer a range of flexible options designed to fit around your family’s needs – from government-funded sessions to wrap-around care and holiday programmes.
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Government Funded Nursery Places
Children aged 3 & 4 are entitled to 15 funded hours per week. Working parents who meet the eligibility can access 30 funded hours. Funding applies to core sessions between 09:00 and 15:00.
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Wrap-Around Care
Before School Care from 08:00 every morning — no pre-booking needed. After School Care runs 15:00–18:00, Monday to Thursday, bookable weekly or as a discounted termly bundle.
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Additional Sessions
Build attendance gradually: 2–3 days in autumn to settle in, 3–4 in spring to build confidence, and 4–5 in summer to be Reception-ready. Ad hoc sessions also available at short notice.
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Stay & Play + Activity Weeks
End-of-half-term Stay and Play days with crafts, games, and films. End-of-term Activity Weeks with Cotswold Stage School and sports sessions. Childcare vouchers accepted.
A Typical Week – Nursery Life
Every week in our Nursery includes a rich blend of adult-led teaching and child-initiated exploration.
MON
Forest School
Outdoor exploration & nature
TUE
Core Learning
Phonics, maths & creative play
WED
Core Learning
Stories, songs & exploration
THU
PE Day
PE, teamwork & confidence
FRI
Creative Day
Arts and creativity learning
Throughout the week, children also enjoy whole-school assemblies at Holy Trinity Church, story time, outdoor play in the garden, and plenty of time for imaginative, child-led exploration. More information is available by visiting Our Nursery page.
Meals and Snacks
Good nutrition supports good learning. All children bring a healthy snack for morning break – ideally fruit-based. For lunch, families can choose from three options:
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Hot School Meal
Chef-prepared on site by our catering partner Apetito, offering balanced, seasonal menus.
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School Packed Lunch
A well-balanced selection of sandwiches, vegetables, cheese, fruit. Gluten-free and dairy-free available.
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Packed Lunch from Home
If preferred, families are more than welcome to provide their child's own lunch each day.
Nursery Admissions
Visit our Nursery Admissions page or complete the form below to book your Nursery visit or request more information.