Nursery
For many children, Foundation 1 is a child’s first time away from home and their first taste of school. Our nursery provision is split into two classes; Caterpillars accommodates our 2-3 year olds and our Butterflies for 3-4 year olds.
In Nursery we endeavour to instil a love of school in children, at an early age, by creating an exciting and nurturing environment, rich with varied resources and learning opportunities.
To register your interest in a place, please complete the relevant application form and return to us at: reception@newbradwellschool.org.uk as we are now taking applications for September 2026. Butterflies application form, Caterpillars application form.
Sessions
Children in Caterpillars can choose from morning sessions 8.30-11.30am, afternoon sessions 12.30-3.30pm or all-day sessions 8.30am-3.30pm
Children in Caterpillars can choose from morning sessions 8.30-11.30am or all-day sessions 8.30am-3.30pm
Children are expected to attend Monday to Friday.
We accept 30 hour funding for full time spaces. To check eligibility please click the link below;
https://www.gov.uk/free-childcare-if-working/check-youre-eligible
For families not eligible for the 30 hour funding, the cost for full time places is £10 per day. Payments must be made for the entire half term, in advance.
The Curriculum
Children in nursery follow a skills-based curriculum which has been developed using the Early Years Statutory Guidance (EYFS). Our Foundation curriculum runs throughout nursery and reception and culminates in the reception early learning goals.
The areas of learning in Early Years are;
- Prime Areas;
- Communication and Language
- Personal, Social and Emotional Development
- Physical Development
- Specific Areas;
- Literacy
- Maths
- Understanding the World
- Expressive Arts and Design
More details on the EYFS can be found here; https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c024cb8c6d992f23edd79c/Early_years_foundation_stage_statutory_framework_-_for_group_and_school-based_providers.pdf.pdf
Caterpillars (2-3 years)
In Caterpillars we focus on developing the prime areas of learning. We use key texts to inspire learning and support progress.
This year the books we are focussing on each half term are;
Autumn 1: The Colour Monster
Autumn 2: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and other Nursery Rhymes
Spring 1: Wow! Said the Owl
Spring 2: Walter’s Wonderful Web
Summer 1: 1, 2, 3 Splosh
Summer 2: Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Butterflies (3-4 years)
In Butterflies we also use books to stimulate learning and support progress, through our “Book of the Week”
Please click HERE for this year’s list of books.
Let’s Get Ready for Butterflies
Please find below some helpful tips to support your child as they progress through our nursery
Let’s Get Ready for Butterflies
Rainbow Family Centre
We work closely with out local Family Centre, who are located at Kingsfold, Bradville – a short walk from New Bradwell.
They offer many services which may be of use to families with young children, including stay and plays, half term activities, library outreach and community larder. For more information and details of their current calendar of activities, please check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/RainbowChildrensCentreMk/?locale=en_GB