Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School Nursery

Stories, songs and role-play give Holy Trinity’s nursery its starting point: children learning through conversation and activity, indoors and outside. This is the school’s own nursery on Fraser Street in Bilston, within a Catholic setting where families are expected to support its religious ethos. That is a practical consideration as well as a matter of belief.

Early years provision was judged Good at the Ofsted inspection on 26 and 27 November 2024. This judgement covers the school’s early years provision, rather than a separately inspected nursery.

Play combines children’s choices with activities started by adults. The nursery room is divided into learning areas, giving children opportunities to explore independently. Stories and rhymes encourage listening and speaking; role-play gives those skills a different setting. Learning takes place both inside and outdoors.

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) initially concentrates on communication, movement and managing feelings and relationships. In parent language, that means learning to listen, use the body confidently and get along with other children. Number patterns, early literacy, creative work and discovering the surrounding world sit alongside those foundations. Physical development includes building muscle and finger strength, linking movement with the skills needed for writing.

Staff gather information from families and previous childcare settings about children’s experiences and starting points. They also watch children playing and use those observations to decide what to introduce next. The implication is a day shaped partly by the child’s development and interests.

In November 2024, purposeful early years play included making car ramps and tunnels to explore positional language, helping children develop imagination and thinking skills. Early writing needs attention. Support for holding pencils and forming letters was inconsistent, leaving children less prepared for later writing. This is a useful focus for conversations about your child’s progress.

The nursery belongs to an EYFS teaching team. The school’s support structure also includes teaching assistants trained to deliver SEND provision and a pastoral care manager who is a Thrive practitioner. For families using SEND support, Individual Action Plans involve parents in setting targets, with termly meetings to review provision and next steps.

Accessibility has concrete features: the school occupies a single level, has wide doorways and includes an adapted toilet. Individual access requirements can be discussed. Medical care plans are drawn up with parents and the school nurse, so relevant staff can understand a child’s needs.

For children eligible for 30 funded hours, staying at midday with a packed lunch is an option. There is a charge covering lunchtime supervision and associated services. Families choosing that arrangement need to include lunch in their daily preparations.

Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process and meet its deadline. Treat the nursery choice and the Reception application as two separate decisions.

Transition from the nursery takes place during the summer term before a September start. Where additional support is needed, the school can plan an individual transition package with families and staff. This may include classroom and staff photographs, extra meetings with adults, and support individually or in small groups. These are preparations for change, rather than an admissions advantage.

The main Our School Day page lists morning sessions from 8.30am to 11.30am and afternoon sessions from 12.15pm to 3.15pm. Another school timetable lists 8.45am to 11.45am and 12.30pm to 3.30pm respectively. Confirm current session times with the nursery before arranging childcare. Families may access 15 or 30 hours of nursery education, depending on eligibility. Those receiving 15 funded hours can pay for additional hours, up to 30 in a week during the academic year. Contact the school for current charges.

The school uniform includes a maroon sweatshirt carrying the badge, a white polo shirt and grey trousers, skirt or pinafore. Clothing should be labelled, and a coat is expected except in very warm weather.

Nursery enquiries can go directly to 01902 558979. Alternatively, email holytrinityprimaryschool@wolverhampton.gov.uk or call the school office on 01902 558977.