Windmills has benefitted from an extensive refurbishment programme, including the expansion of the nursery from two to four classrooms with ICT facilities, interactive smartboards and the completion of the outdoor learning area.

Wycliffe's nursery now takes children from two to four + years and follows the Foundation Stage Early Learning Goals in learning through play. Each term a new topic is covered through art, play, music, discussion, exploration and child led activities. Topics include 'Colour', 'Out and about', 'My favourite rhymes', 'All about me', 'At the seaside' etc. Children have two planned PE sessions per week and one dance session with a dance teacher.

In the Lower Nursery we encourage independence and teach increased counting and language skills. In the Upper Nursery children are introduced to number concepts, phonics, shapes, sequencing and pre-reading skills. The Upper Nursery has strong links with the Reception class: the Reception teacher helps with Nursery assembly, takes the pre-school group for a session each week during the summer term and helps with the Nursery music. All our nursery children who stay for school lunch choose from a selection of nutritiously cooked meals. Sharing mealtimes with their friends and teachers helps to build essential social skills for the future. Windmills provides the perfect atmosphere for pre-school children to flourish and to grow.

In the Nursery’s recent OFSTED inspection, Windmills was described as outstanding.

Children are able to attend the Nursery for morning or afternoon sessions or full days:
 
Morning session - 8.00am – 1.00pm
Children welcome at any time between 8.00am – 9.00am
Children arriving before 8.30am may bring breakfast if required.
Afternoon session - 1.00pm – 5.00pm
Collection time is between 3.30pm – 5.00pm
Children staying after 4.20pm will be provided with a snack tea.
 
There is a crèche from 5.00 to 6.00pm - please contact Mrs Wendy Robertson. Tel. 01453 820471