Our School
Happy to be Here, to play, learn, care, share and be ourselves
The Nursery was first established in 1941 and rebuilt in 2008. Cippenham Nursery School is a local authority-maintained Nursery School in the heart of Cippenham village. We are open during term time only and offer places to children between the ages of 2, 3 & 4 years old. For 3–4-year-olds, we have 78 morning places and 78 afternoon places and also provide 30-hour spaces to children with eligibility. For 2-year-olds, we have 15 morning places and 15 afternoon places. The school is staffed by fully qualified teachers, early years practitioners teaching assistants and administrators.
We are staffed by fully qualified teachers, nursery practitioners and learning support assistants. Each key-worker is responsible for 13 children at group-times and for record keeping. There are also three teaching assistants, an EAL (English as an additional language) support worker and a family support worker per session. We have a teacher one day a week to support EYPP (Early Years Pupil Premium children).
At Cippenham Nursery School we use “planning in the moment” approach to support children’s learning. We aim to provide a happy, secure stimulating environment, which will support and challenge the children in their exploration of the world around them. Through play and interaction with a friendly and knowledgeable adult, the child can further his/her skills and understanding without fear of failing.
We pride ourselves with providing extended learning experiences, including an onsite Forest School and access to an allotment where our school pets live. Unique teaching opportunities in our fully functional carpentry shed, dance studio and holding a green award as an Eco School also promoting a Health School approach.
Details of our local offer can be found on the Special Educational Needs Policy.
You can register your child by completing an application form. To arrange a guided tour of the Nursery, please call us on 01628 661506.
Please let Ofsted know what you think of our Nursery by clicking on the Parent View link below.
