Our School
Headteacher’s Message
It is a great privilege to write to you as the Head Teacher of Kingswood Nursery School. I have over twenty years’ experience of teaching, and advising, in schools and a range of Early Years settings; I continue to marvel at how young children can flourish when provided with the best possible starting points. High …
About Us
Nursery Kingswood Nursery School is a unique and special place with a wonderful community spirit. Our Herts maintained Nursery School was established at Kingswood in 1942 to care for young children whose mothers were part of the war effort – mainly working in the local munitions factories. After the war, Kingswood Nursery School continued to …
Pre-School Admissions
We would encourage you to come and visit Kingswood to see all that we have to offer to help you decide the right setting for your child. Our Pre-School offers part time and full time places for 2 -3 year olds during school term times. You can choose the number of sessions you would like …
Nursery Admissions
We would encourage you to come and visit Kingswood to see all that we have to offer to help you decide the right setting for your child. Our Nursery School offers places for 3- 4 year olds. All children are entitled to 15 hours free education the term after their 3rd birthday. Kingswood offer this …
New Starters – Nursery
For children starting nursery, the following will be offered to support their transition; Introductory meeting for all parents and carers Opportunities for parent/carer and child visits to nursery to explore our spaces We have adapted our transition arrangements at Kingswood over the past few years and continue to evaluate these, in order to do all that …
Inclusion within Early Years
Recently, there have been prominent national conversations concerning history, identity, and the disadvantage people from ethnic minority communities have experienced. At Kingswood we wish to join many others in affirming our commitment to inclusion within the early years, where children learn empathy and values which will help build a fairer and more just country. We …
Core Values
Safe and Secure Everyone’s safety and wellbeing is our priority. Children are at the heart of everything we do Childhood is valued, each child is seen as unique, competent and capable. Financially Sound Finances are managed to ensure good value for money. Respect Everybody is respected, valued and listened to. Active Learning An inspiring environment …
British Values
Individual Liberty – Freedom for All Personal, social and emotional development is supported through a range of activities and experiences to promote children’s self-confidence and self-awareness. Children join in play confidently and are able to state their preferences – what they like and do not like, and have confidence in what they can do. Through …
Ofsted
In our most recent Ofsted inspection (20th April 2023) Kingswood Nursery School was judged to be ‘Outstanding’. Nursery and Pre-School We were delighted to be judged as “Outstanding” across all areas. The ‘Summary of key findings for parents and pupils’: This is an outstanding school. Kingswood Nursery is a special place to learn. Children are happy and they …
Our Staff
Mrs Clare Macdonald – Headteacher Admin Team Tina Office Manager Sue Admin Assistant Nursery Staff Lisa Nursery Lead Teacher and SENCo Kayleigh Nursery Key Person Julie Nursery Key Person (AM) Helen Nursery Key Person Serena Nursery Key Person Sue S Nursery Key Person Carly Early Years Assistant Josie Early Years Assistant Anna S Early Years …