Nursery at Al-Ameen 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Model bears, mathematical songs and a role-play shop give Al-Ameen’s early years provision a practical flavour. Children learn through things they can compare, sing about and pretend to buy. The nursery belongs to an independent Islamic primary school at Stanfield House on Warwick Road, Birmingham, with entry from the term after a child turns three.
At the November 2025 ISI inspection, the Nursery class had 26 children. That is a dated class roll, rather than a capacity figure. Boys and girls can attend, and families of different religions, cultures and backgrounds are welcomed provided they respect the school’s Islamic ethos.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) takes shape through activities that develop talking, relationships, independence and physical skills. In November 2025, early years teaching offered suitable challenge and used children’s interests to encourage conversation. This gives learning a personal starting point: what interests a child becomes a reason to talk and extend their vocabulary.
Mathematics has tangible examples. Children compared model bears by size and joined in songs involving mathematical ideas, helping them develop understanding through objects and repetition. In the role-play shop, using coins for pretend purchases introduced the connection between money and buying things. Reading and language development were also strengths of the early years provision at that date.
Learning extended into the outdoor area as well as the classroom. Structured activities supported movement, confidence and social development, while classroom resources helped children take their learning further. Outdoor space therefore contributed to learning, rather than serving only as a break from it.
Settling starts with flexibility. Parents may remain briefly if their child needs help feeling ready to separate. The first week focuses on familiar routines, the classroom and relationships. Families can call the office for reassurance if separation has been upsetting.
ClassDojo carries messages and updates between home and school. In November 2025, early years families also used an online sharing platform and attended workshops about supporting learning. These give parents ways to understand and continue their child’s learning at home. At the same date, children sought comfort or assistance from staff readily, and adults helped them practise considerate interactions.
Children bring packed lunches, and the school excludes nuts. A labelled water bottle goes home daily for washing. Meal supervision. In November 2025, early years children lacked continuous supervision while eating by staff holding valid paediatric first aid training. Families should seek assurance that this safety requirement is now met before taking a place.
Complaints and care information. The November 2025 inspection also identified an unmet EYFS complaints requirement. Parents lacked access to the complaints policy, the previous academic year’s formal complaint totals and the first aid policy. Request the current procedures and information, and confirmation that these requirements are now met.
For additional needs, the SENCO is the contact for advice and works with teachers on support plans. The November 2025 inspection found inconsistent identification and support for SEND across the school. Families should discuss how their child’s needs would be identified and met. Existing assessments should be shared before entry so the school can consider whether it can meet the child’s needs. If the necessary support exceeds what the school can reasonably provide, parents may need to arrange outside help or, very rarely, withdraw their child.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families should confirm the Reception application process and deadline with the school office before assuming continuation is automatic. The school accepts application documents by email, post or in person; offers depend on space and whether it can meet the child’s needs. Keep the admissions decision separate from the benefits of familiarity with the school.
Morning and afternoon sessions are the charging units for children below compulsory school age. Morning nursery starts at 8:15am. Eligible Early Education Entitlement funding covers funded hours; families pay for hours outside their eligibility, with unfunded hours payable in advance each term. Ask the school for current charges and a breakdown for the sessions you choose.
Contact the office on 0121 706 3322 or email contact@alameen.bham.sch.uk. Visits require an appointment, and children may accompany their parents. Tours usually last between 20 minutes and half an hour, allowing time to discuss the nursery’s routines and your child’s needs. A requested appointment becomes booked only after confirmation by phone or email.
Nursery registrations are accepted from the beginning of the term after a child’s third birthday, subject to available space and the school’s entry requirements.
No. Nursery attendance does not guarantee a place. Confirm the Reception application process and deadline with the school office.
Yes. Children eligible for Early Education Entitlement funding do not pay for their funded hours. Families pay for unfunded hours, payable termly in advance.
Children bring a packed lunch and a labelled water bottle. The school is nut-free. Families should also seek assurance about current meal supervision following the November 2025 early years first aid concern.
Yes. Arrange an appointment in advance. Tours usually take between 20 minutes and half an hour, and bookings require confirmation by phone or email.
