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Nursery at Rosecroft Primary School
Last reviewed: October 2026 · Inspection data and key information above update regularly, however, this review below is refreshed bi-annually and may not reflect recent changes. Contact the nursery directly to confirm current arrangements. If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
A separate, purpose-built nursery building gives Rosebuds its own space within Rosecroft Primary School’s site. For children aged 3 and 4, this is a school-attached nursery with indoor learning space and outdoor provision, rather than a classroom within the main school building. It sits on London Road in Attleborough.
Rosebuds aims to help children become curious, confident and prepared for school. Its daily pattern combines time to explore with short adult-led sessions, stories and early work on sounds. We hold no published inspection grade for this nursery.
The morning begins with a welcome between 8:45 and 8:55, followed by a short carpet session until 9:05. Children then have until 11:15 to explore activities through play. Staff select activities around children’s developmental needs and join their play to extend understanding. That gives the session a clear shape while leaving a substantial stretch for exploration.
The Early Years Foundation Stage, or EYFS, brings together care, development and learning. Here it covers physical skills and relationships alongside language, early literacy, maths, creativity and understanding the world. Staff consider how each child learns through exploration, active involvement and thinking through ideas, recognising that development happens at different rates.
Stories or Little Wandle phonics occupy the period from 11:15 to 11:30. The emphasis is on listening and exploring words and sounds. Lunch follows from 11:30 to 12:00; afternoon children then return to play, with another short carpet session and a later story or phonics slot.
Creative work includes investigating colour, materials and marks. Children can experiment with textures, choose materials for their ideas and explain their creations. Outdoors, EYFS children practise Get Set 4 PE skills using equipment including bikes, hoops and balance steps. These are concrete opportunities to use both small movements and whole-body coordination.
Settling begins before the first term. Children are invited to an hour-long stay and play towards the end of the preceding term, giving them time to explore and meet staff and other children. If separating from a parent or carer proves difficult, initial sessions can increase gradually in length. The start can be paced around the child.
Teachers and teaching assistants make up the nursery team, with a midday supervisor also involved. Tapestry carries observations of children’s learning and a weekly update for parents, connecting home with the activities happening in nursery.
For children with special educational needs, nursery staff work with the school’s SENDCO on early identification, including speech and language needs. Parents can speak informally with staff each day about developmental concerns. This gives families a direct way to raise a worry rather than waiting for a formal meeting.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place and gives no nursery-based priority for September 2027 entry. The priorities cover children who are looked after or previously looked after, siblings, qualifying children of staff, and then proximity to the school.
Families must make a separate Reception application through Norfolk County Council using its Common Application Form. For September 2027 entry, the deadline is 15 January 2027, with offers due on 16 April 2027. Choosing Rosebuds therefore leaves a separate application to complete for the next stage.
Morning sessions run from 8:45 to 11:45; afternoons run from 11:45 to 2:45. A funded full day is 8:45 to 2:45, with a paid extension until 3:15. Collection gates open at 11:40, 2:40 and 3:10 for the corresponding finishes.
The 15-hour entitlement starts in the term after a child turns 3 and covers five sessions here. Subject to space, families can combine mornings, afternoons and full days. Eligible working families can use 30 funded hours across Monday to Friday. A consumables charge applies, and the extra half hour is payable separately; contact the school for current charges.
Termly open afternoons allow families to explore the nursery together. Visits can also be arranged through the school office on 01953 453127 or office@rosecroft.norfolk.sch.uk.
Rosebuds caters for children aged 3 and 4 and occupies a separate purpose-built building on Rosecroft Primary School’s site.
Yes. The 15-hour entitlement can cover a mixture of full days and shorter sessions, subject to space. Children eligible for 30 hours can attend Monday to Friday, 8:45 to 2:45, with a consumables charge applying.
Children have an hour-long stay and play before starting. Where separation is difficult, session lengths can build gradually over the first few sessions.
Staff upload observations to Tapestry and send a weekly newsletter through it. Parents can also speak informally with staff each day about developmental concerns.
No. Nursery attendance gives no priority for September 2027 entry. A separate application through Norfolk County Council is required by 15 January 2027.
