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About our School
3.30pm Home time for afternoon Nursery session.

Netherbrook was completed in 1954. It was opened as Bowling Green County Junior
Mixed School. In 1984 the school was reorganised and renamed Netherbrook Primary
School. It was at this point that the infant department (KS1) was added and also a
Nursery.

We are fortunate to have a large site which provides separate playgrounds for Nursery,
KS1 and KS2 children. This is a tremendous asset and allows the children to gain
confidence and enjoy playground activities in the company of children of similar age
groups.

The large field is divided so that part is available for the children to use after school

hours, with a multi games area and climbing frame provided. The remainder provides
us with a large sports field/football pitch, Forest School and conservation area with a
pond where nature study and science can be experienced at first hand.

There are 14 classrooms, a large foundation unit, separate dining hall and a superb
library where children can work on research skills or just enjoy a quiet read. We also
have an excellent computer suite with Internet facilities where classes can work
together to develop ICT skills.

Each classroom also has computers with Internet facilities and each room has the
advantage of Interactive whiteboards to aid teaching and learning. There are five
smaller rooms used for group work, music tuition, literacy support and medicals and
phonic groups. The community room is a purpose built facility in which we offer
opportunities for parents to participate in sessions during the school day.

We have one of the biggest primary school halls in the borough (with a full size stage)
where the children can take part in PE and games, dance and gymnastics.

Our Nursery takes 78 children in two sessions (am and pm) and provides an excellent
introduction to education at Netherbrook. Nursery and Reception form our Early Years
Foundation Stage Unit.

In the Unit children from Reception and Nursery share the same space and have the

opportunity to play alongside each other during child initiated sessions. Nursery and
Reception children are taught separately during adult-directed, focused activities. This
ensures that the children have all their academic learning needs met.