Welcome to Pomfret Woodland Community Nursery

A nurturing environment where children aged 0-5 can grow, learn and explore through nature-inspired play and activities.

Our Woodland Rooms

We offer three age-appropriate rooms, each carefully designed to provide a nurturing environment where children can grow, learn, and explore.

Bumble Bees Room - Ages 0-2 years

Bumble Bees Room

Ages 0-2 years

  • 1:3 staff to child ratio ensuring personalised care
  • Each child assigned a key person to build strong bonds
  • Personalised learning experiences based on observations
  • Direct access to private decking space as well as a private artificial grassed area for outdoor play
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Ladybirds Room - Ages 2-3 years

Ladybirds Room

Ages 2-3 years

  • Key person assigned to each child for secure relationships
  • Indoor creative playroom for activities like play dough and painting
  • Access to courtyard garden and main outdoor area
  • Features include wildlife area, mud kitchen, and water play
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Butterflies Room - Ages 3+ to school age

Butterflies Room

Ages 3+ to school age

  • 15 or 30 hours of funded nursery education entitlement
  • Support for communication, language, and literacy through early phonics
  • Multicultural, language-rich environment with mark-making opportunities
  • Close collaboration with local schools for smooth transition
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Story Time

Our Learning Framework

Our curriculum follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, ensuring your child develops across all key areas through playful, engaging activities.

We believe that children learn best through guided play-based activities that spark their natural curiosity and encourage exploration. Our qualified educators create stimulating environments where each child can thrive.

Prime Areas of Learning

The foundation that supports all other learning and development

Communication & Language

We foster rich language environments where children learn to express themselves and converse with others.

Story time and group discussions
Songs and rhymes
Role play and drama
Listening games
Vocabulary building activities

Physical Development

We support children to develop coordination, control, and movement through active play.

Outdoor adventure play
Fine motor skill activities
Dance and movement
Balance and coordination games
Healthy eating habits

Personal, Social & Emotional Development

We help children form positive relationships, develop confidence and manage their feelings.

Group collaborative activities
Emotional literacy support
Friendship building
Self-confidence development
Conflict resolution skills

Specific Areas of Learning

Building essential skills and knowledge for future success

Literacy

We share stories, learn new rhymes and introduce early phonics through a range of activities.

Mark making and writing
Phonics and sound recognition
Book sharing and storytelling

Mathematics

We develop mathematical thinking through practical, hands-on experiences.

Counting and number recognition
Shape and space exploration
Pattern and sequence activities

Understanding the World

We guide children to make sense of the world around them through exploration and discovery.

Nature exploration
Simple science experiments
Technology and digital skills

Expressive Arts & Design

We encourage creativity and imagination through various art forms and design activities.

Painting and drawing
Music and singing
Dance and movement

Our EYFS Principles

Unique Child

Every child is unique, constantly learning, and developing at their own pace.

Positive Relationships

Children learn to be strong and independent through positive relationships.

Enabling Environments

Children learn and develop well in enabling environments that respond to their individual needs.

Learning & Development

Children develop and learn in different ways and at different rates.