BLUEBELL NURSERY
Bluebell Nursery
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WELCOME TO BLUEBELL NURSERY
AT LANGLEY SCHOOL, TAVERHAM
We sincerely hope that this guide gives you a flavour of our wonderful nursery provision.
Bluebell Nursery is based on Langley School’s Taverham site, nestled within 100 acres of stunning parkland. As a parent, you naturally want the best care for your child and a nursery that meets your needs and expectations. We strive to do this and so much more, combining all the essential ingredients to create the best possible start in a setting where your child will be happy, safe and nurtured. We promise to provide a supportive environment in which your child will flourish. Our values of kindness, confidence (with humility), curiosity and integrity begin with our very youngest children, giving them a strong start to their educational journey and lifelong learning. This guide is just the beginning, so please do come and visit us to see for yourself what we can offer your family.
Sophie Dale Head of Nursery and Pre-Prep
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SEEDLINGS
ACORNS
OAKS
OUR BLUEBELL NURSERY IS THE START OF YOUR CHILD’S LANGLEY JOURNEY, BASED AT OUR TAVERHAM SITE.
WOODLAND
We have four rooms in our Bluebell Nursery setting, which is registered with Ofsted. We are proud to say that our nursery facilities were inspected in May 2024 and were rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Your child’s journey can begin here from 6 months through to 4 years, when they are ready to begin their school journey with us. Children progress through the different rooms, starting as a Seedling, growing into an Acorn, followed by an Oak, and finally moving into our Woodland room.
With our very own ambitious curriculum based upon the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, we support all children to progress at a rate that suits their own individual needs. When your child joins us, we will meet with you to discuss their age and stage of development before placing them in either Seedlings, Acorns, Oaks or Woodland class. As your child grows and develops, we monitor their progress carefully before moving them to the next stage of their Nursery journey.
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WE WILL KNOW YOUR CHILD FOR WHO THEY ARE.
NURSERY FACILITIES
Purpose-built Classrooms
Outdoor Learning Classroom
Outdoor Play Areas
Our goal is to provide the best possible foundation for your child’s education.
Sensory Spaces
Sleep Room (Seedlings)
The nursery day is carefully tailored to meet the individual needs of your child, allowing them to develop under the expert and caring guidance of our qualified staff. Each child is allocated a Key Person – a named member of staff who has responsibility for working with you and meeting your child’s individual needs.We aim to make your child’s education happy, rewarding, positive and fun.
We celebrate interests, talents and individual personalities. We provide a comforting, secure and stimulating environment that gives your child the confidence to learn, make friends and be an all-important part of our very special school.
Sports Hall
Indoor Swimming Pool
Pond
Woodland area
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“ALL CHILDREN THRIVE AND FEEL EXTREMELY SAFE AND SETTLED IN THEIR SURROUNDINGS.”
‘OUTSTANDING’ OFSTED INSPECTION REPORT 2024
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OUR GROUNDS
OUR ROOMS
Nestled in woodland, our sprawling grounds give the children the space they need to develop and explore.
Our nursery is divided into four rooms, each designed to support and develop your child as they grow.
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SEEDLINGS 6 MONTHS – 16 MONTHS
ACORNS 16 MONTHS - 24 MONTHS
In our Acorns room, children continue to develop independent life skills and attain key early years goals within a calm, nurturing environment.
Our Seedlings room offers a calm, caring and nurturing environment that is fully set up to help your baby feel settled.
THE SLEEP ROOM
We have a calm and tranquil sleep room that is set up with cots and sleep areas. This separates play and sleep spaces, providing the children with a calm and peaceful environment to nap.
We aim to meet your child’s individual needs; all our babies have planned but flexible activities to stimulate them in a fun environment, working around patterns in line with those at home.
Within this space, we prioritise these key learning domains:
Breastfeeding mothers are welcomed into the setting to feed if it is their wish to do so.
Communication and language
We offer space for children to engage with resources and each other, tuff trays for sensory and messy play, plus a baby gym to help develop their muscles and strength. We work closely with parents to keep you informed about feeding, eating, changing and sleeping. This is supported by Tapestry – an online portal that you can log into securely to see your child’s ‘learning journey.’
Creativity
Fine and gross motor skills
General knowledge
Understanding of the world
Encouraged by qualified and attentive staff, activities are carefully planned to support your child’s development.
OUR RATIO IS 3 CHILDREN TO 1 ADULT IN SEEDLINGS
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OAKS 2 - 3 YEARS
WOODLAND 3 - 4 YEARS
In Oaks, children will explore, discover, learn and develop the skills they need for life. Our focus in Oaks is to continue to support the primary areas of learning whilst preparing your child for their joruney through school. Here, your child will have lots of fun with creative play and explore our woodland area during Outdoor Learning sessions. They will also enjoy story, sensory and music activities. It is a nurturing environment with a little more emphasis on encouraging children to become independent and getting them ready for the move up to our Woodland class. “LEADERS DEMONSTRATE A PASSIONATE COMMITMENT TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE QUALITY OF CARE FOR CHILDREN.” OFSTED INSPECTION REPORT, 2024
Our Woodland facility is the next stage of your child’s exciting journey. Once your child has blossomed in their development journey, are toilet trained and we feel they are ready, they will begin transition sessions to our Woodland space. The focus in this classroom is to continue to support and nurture your child, with a little more emphasis on encouraging them to become independent. Woodland Nursery houses our very own ‘Bluebell Town’; a classroom with highly developed technology and a free flow outside exploration area for the children to access throughout the day.
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“AN EXCEPTIONALLY WELL DESIGNED CURRICULUM.”
‘OUTSTANDING’ OFSTED INSPECTION REPORT 2024
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LEARNING AT LANGLEY
THE NURSERY DAY
EARLY BIRDS
8AM – 8.30AM (PRE-BOOKED)
SCHOOL DAY
8.30AM – 5.30PM
AFTER SCHOOL CARE
5.30 – 6PM (PRE-BOOKED)
MEAL TIMES
We follow the Early Years Foundation Framework.
Meals are prepared on-site every day.
Children in the nursery follow a range of activities including an early introduction to phonics through ‘Read, Write, Inc,’ daily Maths investigations, outdoor learning, music, dance and physical education, Your child will build their knowledge and understanding through focusing on half-termly topics and exploring childrens’ own interests.
MORNING SNACK
10.00AM
Throughout the day, children will have healthy snacks (fruit and vegetables), a hot lunch and water or milk to drink.
LUNCH
11.45AM
AFTERNOON SNACK
2.00PM
LIGHT TEA
5.00PM
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WORKING WITH YOU Parental involvement is at the heart of your child’s education at Langley. Our team are always happy to discuss any concerns. You will also regularly be made aware of your child’s progress through consultations, a report at the age of two, and an end of year report.
ADMISSIONS PROCESS
Our Bluebell Nursery staff and Admissions team can guide you through those all-important first steps of your Langley journey. We encourage prospective families to visit us for at one of our Open Days or to book an individual tour.
A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO APPLYING
1. Make an enquiry about a place via our website or using the contact details below
2. Visit us for a tour of the Nursery
3. Complete an application form online and pay the £100 application fee
4. Choose your sessions/days with our team.
This is supported by online learning portal ‘Tapestry.’
You can contact our Nursery Team in one of the following ways:
Call the Admissions Team: 01603 868206 Email the Admissions Team: bluebellnursery@langleyschool.co.uk
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FAQS
FUNDING
3 year olds (subject to eligibility). For more information on funding and fees, our Funding Booklet can be found on the Langley School website.
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?
Nursery fees are chargeable on a monthly basis, but are subject to the same termly notice period as the main School.
Each child will require a pair of wellies, waterproofs, coat, hat and water bottle. In Seedlings: milk bottles and water bottles, comforters, formula or breast milk, nappies, wipes and cream. In Acorns, Oaks and Woodland: nappies (if required) and 1 extra set of clothing.
Term-time-only fees are available for parents with children in our Pre-Prep or Prep School.
DO WE OFFER HALF DAYS?
No - we run full day facility from 8.30 am until 5.30 pm with further care available from 8.00 am - 8.30 am and 5.30 am - 6.00 pm.
We accept a maximum of 3 hours per day of funded hours. Nursery runs from 8.00 am - 18.00 am over 48 weeks per year. The daily fee covers attendance from 8.30 am - 17.30 pm each day - early drop off and late collection are available for an additional fee. This is £5 per early or late extension or £10 for both.
DO WE ACCEPT THE TAX-FREE CHILDCARE ALLOWANCE?
WHERE WILL MY CHILD SLEEP?
Yes, we can accept Tax-Free Childcare Account payments for nursery fees, early bird, and late stay sessions. Please note, we cannot accept childcare vouchers/tax-free account payments for school meals or trips.
In Seedlings, we have a sleep room with cots. For toddlers, we have day beds that are laid out.
From April 2024, the Bluebell Nursery will offer:
CAN I BOOK MY CHILD INTO NURSERY AD HOC?
2-3 Years: 15 hours funding
HOW MUCH NOTICE DO I NEED TO GIVE?
3-4 Years: 15 hours funding
Yes, providing we have available spaces. These can be booked through the Nursery team.
Detailed information and full fees can be found on our website: Langleyschool.co.uk/fees
To change sessions, we require one month’s notice. To leave the setting, we require three months’ notice.
DO WE OFFER GOVERNMENT FUNDING?
From April 2024, Bluebell Nursery will offer 15 hours funding for 2 and
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CONTACT US TODAY TO BOOK A VISIT:
Langley Nursery Taverham, Norwich, NR8 6HU preprepoffice@langleyschool.co.uk prepoffice@langleyschool.co.uk 01603 868206
Nursery Registration Number: 20667047
‘Outstanding’ Ofsted Inspection Report 2024
www.langleyschool.co.uk
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