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Nursery at St Thomas More Roman Catholic 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Play, storytelling and Catholic faith shape the early years approach at St Thomas More. The nursery belongs to the primary school on Greenway in Berkhamsted, bringing its youngest children into a setting where Gospel Values inform learning and relationships.
The school's overall Ofsted judgement is Requires Improvement. That is a whole-school judgement, not a separate nursery grade.
Children's own choices sit alongside activities led by adults. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) provides the framework: learning involves exploring, persisting with a challenge and developing ideas. In parent language, this means space to investigate and try things, with adults helping children extend their thinking.
Stories, conversation and songs are part of the early years approach. Books also provide starting points for learning. Together, these activities give children opportunities to practise expressing ideas and listening to others, rather than treating language as an isolated lesson.
Faith has a daily presence through reflection and prayer. The school aims to help children apply Gospel Values in their relationships, including forgiving others and thinking about fairness. This gives families a clear sense of the Catholic character surrounding play and learning.
Familiarity begins before entry. Early years staff arrange a home visit or visit to a child's existing setting where possible. Summer Stay and Play sessions give children time to get used to the setting before joining; settling sessions are also offered when children enter at another point in the year.
For additional needs, the school's support structure brings together class teachers, teaching assistants and the SENDCo. Support can include adapted tasks, work in a small group or individual help. The Assess - Plan - Do - Review process involves parents in deciding support and checking its effect, giving families a role in the next steps.
Accessibility has concrete features: the main school building accommodates wheelchairs, and an adapted toilet has side supports. Individual access requirements can be discussed with the SENDCo. These are school facilities, rather than a description of a separate nursery room.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through the normal Reception admissions process and meet its deadline.
For September 2026 entry, the route was an application to Hertfordshire County Council, or the family's home local authority if living outside Hertfordshire. A completed Supplementary Information Form also had to go directly to the school; Catholic practice and baptism documents were required where applicable. The school documents shared the council's deadline.
Transition support follows an offer of a place. Families receive a welcome email, an invitation to a Parents' Visit Morning and a children's session to meet future classmates. Those introductions help children prepare for the change; they do not secure admission.
Nursery enquiries go through the school office: call 01442 385060 or email admin@stmore.herts.sch.uk. For a concern about a child, the first contact is their class teacher, reached through the office.
Plan the journey around limited parking. The school car park is reserved for staff and visitors; parents may use surrounding roads considerately or park at the Sports Centre and walk. Keeping access clear for the school bus is part of that arrangement.
No. Reception requires a separate application through the normal admissions process by its deadline.
The EYFS framework guides learning, with children's chosen activities alongside adult direction. Stories, songs, conversation, prayer and reflection feature in the approach.
Early years staff arrange home or existing-setting visits where possible. Stay and Play sessions take place in summer before entry, with settling sessions offered for children joining at other times.
Start with the child's class teacher through the school office. The SENDCo works with staff and parents on support, which may involve individual help, small groups or adapted learning.
Contact the school office on 01442 385060 or admin@stmore.herts.sch.uk.
