Westonbirt Nursery completes extensive refurbishment

Westonbirt Nursery has completed an extensive refurbishment, creating a modern and immersive learning environment for its children.

Renovations include the purchase of new furniture and play equipment, interior decoration in classrooms and communal spaces, and the complete redesign of outdoor learning and play spaces.

Changes to the learning structure have also been implemented as nursery children now benefit from specialist teachers in subjects such as Swimming, Games, Music, French and Forest School.

The nursery’s refurbishment has utilised biophilic design techniques, which aims to nurture the relationship between people and nature by introducing various natural features into building architecture and interior design.

Using elements such as natural light, space and shapes, biophilic design is known to support children’s learning by creating a healthier and more productive environment. It is also known to improve mental and physical wellbeing, as well as providing environmental and sustainability benefits.

Rebecca Mitchell, Westonbirt Prep School Headmistress, said: “We are thrilled to have completed this exciting refurbishment of our nursery, creating some truly inspiring learning settings for our children.

“Utilising biophilic design elements, the renovations will enable children to explore their creative and academic curiosity to the fullest in an inspirational and supportive environment. We’ve already received wonderful feedback from parents who can see a huge difference in the way their children learn and play.

“Alongside the ongoing development project to create two new prep school buildings, it is truly an exciting time at Westonbirt Prep School.”

The nursery’s former bright decorative colour palate has been replaced with natural tones which are known to enhance positivity and calmness, and all newly purchased furniture and toys are made from natural wood.

Outside, the former grass play area has been split into several zones, including a freshly laid bark area containing new climbing and play equipment to develop the children’s gross motor skills.

The nursery’s updated decoration theme will be mirrored within all Westonbirt Prep School classrooms, including those in the new buildings which are currently under development and due to open in January 2026.

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