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Open 51 weeks
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The Old Station Nursery Warwick, located within the grounds of Heathcote Primary School, offers a nurturing environment where children can truly flourish. Our close proximity to the school ensures a seamless transition, allowing children to become familiar with their future surroundings and easing the move to primary education.
Our nursery is thoughtfully designed to foster independent learning, featuring diverse areas of interest to engage young minds. Outdoors, children enjoy ample space and a variety of activities, including a climbing frame and a mud kitchen.
They also have access to the school’s field and playground, enhancing their physical development and social interaction. As part of our Next Stop School programme, these experiences help pre-school children develop key skills and confidence, preparing them for the transition to primary school.
We explore the local area, engaging in activities such as litter picking to clean up the environment, observing nature, and learning about numbers and shapes. Additionally, our dynamic before and after-school sessions for children aged 4-11 support both social and academic growth, providing continuity in their daily routine.
We strive to create an inclusive, home-like setting where each child feels safe and happy. Our dedicated practitioners are committed to ensuring every child’s well-being. In our care, children also learn the values of gentleness and responsibility, with the help of our beloved guinea pigs, Geoff and Rupert, who are a cherished part of our nursery family.
Focusing on emotional well-being is a cornerstone of our approach. We provide sensory tools and an emotion board to help children express their feelings and develop emotional intelligence. Activities such as Dough Disco, yoga, and stay-and-play sessions further enrich their experience, promoting physical health and mindfulness.
The Old Station Nursery Warwick is dedicated to providing a joyful and enriching experience for every child, laying a strong foundation for their future.
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The Brighter Learning Approach (BLA) is unique to The Old Station Nursery group and is our advanced approach to the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and core pedagogy. It differs from traditional nursery teaching methods by providing real-life opportunities to enhance children’s natural curiosity, with emphasis on hands-on experiences, child-led learning, and whole development.
The six core areas promote active engagement and critical thinking whilst encouraging exploration, creativity, and collaboration. Each child learns at their own pace and is challenged and extended at appropriate times.
The best place to see the BLA in action is via our local nursery Facebook page, where each post explains which part of the curriculum the children are working on. Our parents also receive updates on the Parent App too.
Championing children's holistic health and laying the foundations for a happy, healthy and successful life.
Helping the future generation of global citizens to understand the world they live in and to believe they can make a difference.
Enabling early experiences in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM). Nurturing our next generation of investigators, inventors and innovators.
Enticing children to develop a life-long love of books and reading through engaging and interactive storytelling experiences. Building strong literacy skills while sparking imagination and creativity.
Engaging children in meaningful mathematical learning. Developing knowledge, building skills and exploring concepts, through purposeful play and plenty of practice.
Developing confident communicators by engaging in quality conversations with children every day, in a language rich and communication friendly environment.
The Old Station Nursery Warwick has a wealth of activities and resources to offer our local children, ensuring there is something different every day to inspire and educate them. With a blend of indoor and outdoor activities, including creative play areas, physical exercise equipment, and educational tools, we provide a diverse and stimulating environment.
Our children eagerly look forward to meal preparation time and are thrilled when our team collaborates with them to create teatime desserts or participate in a baking morning. These activities are not only fun but also highly educational, teaching the children essential skills such as measuring, counting, and following instructions. Through these hands-on experiences, they gain practical knowledge and develop important life skills in a playful and engaging environment.
At Warwick nursery, our Budding Movers enthusiastically dive into a variety of activities, including dance, sports, and more. These engaging experiences are beloved by both children and practitioners, seamlessly integrating movement with structured learning. This approach enhances coordination, builds confidence, and fosters a sense of joy within the nursery. Through these dynamic activities, children not only develop physical skills but also enjoy the excitement and happiness that come with active learning.
A standout feature is Dough Disco, an engaging activity that blends the enjoyment of play dough with the energy of disco music to enhance children’s fine motor skills. Children roll, flatten, and squeeze the dough to the beat, which not only aids in developing the fine motor skills crucial for writing but also increases their joy and memory through rhythmic involvement.
At The Old Station Nursery Warwick, we take great care in maintaining our vegetable plots, regardless of the weather. Our committed staff leads children through each phase of plant growth, providing them with hands-on experiences to explore the various tastes and textures of our harvest.
As budding gardeners at The Old Station Nursery Warwick, children gain insights into the environment and develop important, sustainable gardening skills. These enriching activities not only deepen their appreciation for gardening but also equip them with valuable skills that will benefit them throughout their lives.
At The Old Station Nursery Warwick, budding artists are inspired to unleash their creativity through activities like painting, drawing, and crafting. With a wide array of resources at their disposal, children are encouraged to experiment with colours and textures, creating imaginative masterpieces that highlight their individual talents.
Children acquire a wealth of knowledge during their early years and delight in discovering their surroundings. At our nursery, they are introduced to the world of science through engaging, age-appropriate experiments and activities that are crafted to ignite their curiosity.
At The Old Station Nursery Warwick, children are given an exciting introduction to music through a variety of activities. They explore different instruments, join in rhythmic games, and participate in interactive sing-alongs. These experiences are designed to help them discover the joy of making melodies, understanding beats, and expressing themselves through music. Each activity is thoughtfully crafted to foster a love for music while enhancing auditory skills in a fun and engaging environment.
At The Old Station Nursery Warwick, children actively engage with their community through activities such as litter picking, observing nature, and learning about numbers and shapes. With the upcoming opening of Oakley Grange Care Home nearby, we are excited to build a relationship with them. We hope to create opportunities for the children to visit Oakley Grange, fostering meaningful interactions and enriching experiences for both the children and the care home residents.
At The Old Station Nursery Warwick, we are dedicated to maintaining a strong connection between home and nursery, recognising that the nursery experience is as important for parents as it is for children.
We provide daily updates through the ParentZone app and thorough handovers at pick-up time, detailing your child’s food consumption, key moments of their day, and toileting/sleep information.
Additionally, we keep you informed with emails, important notices on the door and parent notice board, and regular updates on our Facebook page, showcasing our activities and achievements.
At The Old Station Nursery Warwick, we prioritiae your child’s safety above all else. To deliver the excellent curriculum that sets our nurseries apart, we strictly adhere to robust policies and procedures that meet Ofsted standards, building and fire regulations, food safety requirements, and ensure all staff undergo DBS background checks and reference checks.
Our staff receive extensive training and are offered additional development opportunities based on their interests. For instance, some of our nurseries have achieved Millie’s Mark, an accreditation indicating that 100% of staff are trained in paediatric first aid.
Our facilities are secure, with all gates locked and access controlled via a video buzzer system, allowing staff to verify and recognise visitors before entry.
At The Old Station Nursery Warwick, we provide nutritious and wholesome lunches through our partnership with Cupcake Caterers. Our rolling lunch system serves groups of nine children at a time, allowing playtime, an essential part of learning, to continue uninterrupted.
This approach not only ensures a more personal dining experience but also transforms mealtimes into valuable opportunities for enhancing communication and storytelling.
Children self-serve their food while a practitioner sits at the table to monitor and assist, creating a supportive environment where meaningful conversations and social skills can flourish.
Every child has a nursery key person who knows them best and who will be the child and parent’s main contact.
Your key person at our nursery will update you about your child’s day and is there to answer your questions.
When your child moves to the next age group room, we hold several settling sessions with a new nursery key person. We encourage our parents to view the new room too and we will work with you to discuss the new routines, just like we did when you first started nursery.
It is wonderful to nurture and see our children graduate to primary school. Part of the unique offering at our nurseries is our focus on the next stage of your child’s learning journey. We prepare the children through school activities, teacher meet and greets and graduation ceremonies. Our commitment is to support our parents too by providing child learning journey updates, parents evenings or one-to-ones and home link learning kits to enhance the link between nursery and home.
When our children leave us in June, July, August and September the term before joining primary school, each family will receive a £30 Clarks voucher to help towards your child’s first pair of school shoes. It’s our way of saying thank you for being part of our nursery family.
All our nurseries follow the Brighter Learning Approach, our bespoke version of the Early Years Statutory Framework. Within this, each nursery chooses extra clubs, activities, and enhancements suitable for their space.
The Old Station Nursery Warwick enjoys multiple clubs including Dough Disco, Budding Gardeners, Movers, Artists, Scientists, Chefs, and Budding Musicians.
We also hold open days where parents and carers are encouraged to come along and meet other parents to build their own personal friendships and networks ahead of primary school.
The Old Station Nursery Warwick commits to providing a simple fee structure so you can manage your nursery costs.
At this nursery we provide private and government funded sessions for eligible parents. Contact us for the nursery fee that is correct for your individual circumstances.
At The Old Station Nursery Warwick, our spacious open-plan room is designed to create a stimulating and nurturing environment for children aged 3 to 5 years. The room features free-flow access to both attached toilets and an expansive garden area, which includes a large mud kitchen and a den-building zone. Inside, children can enjoy an obstacle course, chalkboard, bikes, and a scooter, all of which promote physical activity and exploration.
Our location on the grounds of a primary school allows us to use their school field, enhancing our outdoor play opportunities. Additionally, we have a water station where children independently manage their hydration, fostering self-sufficiency.
The ‘Cosy Area’ offers a calming retreat with sensory tubes, sensory bottles, books, and cushions, focusing on emotional well-being. We emphasise this by using an emotion board where children select and discuss their feelings each morning, helping them understand and articulate their emotions.
This thoughtful integration of play, physical activity, emotional support, and self-care not only enriches daily experiences but also effectively prepares children for the transition to primary school by fostering independence, emotional awareness, and social skills.
"At The Old Station Nursery Warwick, our dedicated and compassionate team has crafted a joyful, secure, and stimulating environment for your child. We've fostered a nurturing 'Heathcote family' atmosphere, where children experience daily sensory play and an inclusive setting both indoors and outdoors. This enriching environment supports each child’s growth and development, helping them to flourish and express their unique personality."
Shannon Hogan, Nursery Manager at The Old Station Warwick
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