Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery School opened in September 2015. In January 2020, the school had its first Ofsted inspection. The inspectors said this about the early years:
"Children are safe and happy in the early years. Adults make sure classrooms and outdoor areas provide interesting and engaging learning activities. As a result, children show high levels of interest, curiosity and concentration. Adults support their learning effectively, especially their language development. Leaders have designed an ambitious and carefully planned curriculum that makes sure children are ready for moving into Year 1. The youngest pupils are given a solid start in reading. Adults teach and plan the skills of early reading well."
- Ofsted, 2020
Our nursery offers 15 free hours a week, as five daily sessions, for children aged three and four. Daily sessions are either mornings for children starting school the following year (8:45-11:45am), or afternoons for children who have recently turned three (12:30-3:30pm). You can add your child’s name to our waiting list at any time and we will contact you just before their third birthday to begin the application process. Find out more on our Nursery page and contact the school office to apply or add your child to the waiting list.
You can apply for a September Reception school place at an Essex primary school between November and January. Late applications for September can be made via the Essex website and mid-year applications can be made online.
We would love to meet you if you are considering sending your child to Lawford Mead. Contact the school office to ask any questions you have. We welcome and highly recommend visits. Even with the current restrictions in schools, safe visits are possible at the end of the school day.
"This is a welcoming school where everyone is valued. Pupils work and play happily together and show respect and tolerance to any difference between them. Pupils are enthusiastic about their learning and enjoy lessons. They respond positively to teachers' high aspirations. Pupils feel safe."
- Ofsted, 2020
The school has an excellent and caring staff, always ready to assist parents and children.
- Parent / Carer
A very friendly nursery that benefits from an experienced teacher running the nursery. The transition to reception class is so smooth due to the children already benefiting from the activities and facilities the school has to offer, such as muddy adventures and PE. My son loves every part of his day at nursery and always comes out with new things he has learnt and shares his experiences at home with us, especially his letters and sounds.
- Parent / Carer
My daughter absolutely loves the nursery. They do a wide range of activities daily, to aid their learning, and progression to reception. They spend lots of time outside the classroom too. My daughter comes home every day with lots of stories of her morning. All the staff are fantastic and approachable.
- Parent / Carer
Since my son started back in November he has loved attending every afternoon. Before he started his speech wasn't very good but now he's coming out with all different words. He's also made lots of new friends.
- Parent / Carer
My daughter feels very well and safe at her nursery. She likes her teacher a lot and she has made a lot of friends. She is achieving good learning and she loves the nursery, she wanted to go even during the weekend. Many thanks.
- Parent / Carer
All six of my children went to Lawford Mead Nursery. They all thrived there even the ones with learning difficulties. I would definitely recommend this nursery. Also, the site is very secure with gates and fences which are locked in school time.
- Parent / Carer
Absolutely fantastic nursery! Since my daughter started her confidence has improved significantly. She has a better relationship with other children and also adults. The staff are lovely and very welcoming. They make sure to say hello to every child that walks in, and they initiate playing. I’d recommend this nursery to anybody!!
- Parent / Carer
Trent Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2JH
Tel: 01245 354134
admin@lawfordmead.essex.sch.uk
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