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Nursery at Conway 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Bear hunts, rhyme time and stories give Conway’s nursery its character. Children join the school from age three, with nursery provision based at Conway Primary School on Conway Road in Sparkbrook, Birmingham. This is an introduction to school built around language, play and learning to do things independently.
In October 2024, Ofsted judged the school’s early years provision Good. That judgement covers early years within the school; it is not a separate nursery rating. Clear explanations of new learning were a strength, but children needed more chances to use what they had learned independently. Both findings matter when considering the day here.
The nursery session runs from 8:30 to 11:30. Within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Conway follows the statutory framework and organises learning around books and related play. A central story gives children a shared starting point, with poetry, non-fiction and other stories extending the theme. Ideas are revisited in different contexts so that learning can become familiar.
Little Wandle’s Foundations for Phonics starts with hearing and distinguishing sounds. Rhymes, listening and attention come before the later task of reading words. Daily adult story sharing includes individual, small-group and class reading, while a classroom library area lets children choose books to share at home. That gives families a concrete way to continue the nursery’s language work.
The nursery topic We're Going on a... draws on We're Going on a Bear Hunt. Children explore forest nature, learn about farmers and young farm animals, then consider life beneath the sea. Sorting objects that float or sink brings practical investigation into the story theme. Across early years, songs, daily rhymes and drumming lessons add rhythm to learning.
In October 2024, teachers explained new ideas clearly, including showing children how to count objects to five. Independent activities, however, did not match the intended learning closely enough, leaving too little practice to secure skills. For parents, the useful distinction is between being shown a skill and having opportunities to try it independently.
Starting nursery involves a partnership with parents. Staff work with families on the move from home into school, recognising that this change can unsettle children and adults alike. At home, families are encouraged to help children express their needs and opinions and practise putting on and fastening their coats. These are practical steps towards independence.
For children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), the school uses provision maps to specify learning adaptations. The Birmingham Toolkit Progress Tracker breaks assessment into smaller milestones, helping staff plan around individual needs. Parents can contact the SENCo through the office or discuss concerns with their child’s teacher.
Where appropriate for children with additional needs, starting-school support includes familiarisation visits and a transition book containing photographs of staff and school spaces. These give children something concrete to revisit before a change.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate online application through Birmingham school admissions, including those whose children already attend Conway’s nursery. For the application cycle opening on 1 October 2026, the deadline is 15 January 2027. Keep this application separate from nursery enrolment.
Nursery staff also support the move into Reception. For children with SEND, support when changing year group is based on need and can include individual introductions to the new teacher and teaching assistant, plus an updated photograph book. Familiarity supports transition; it does not secure admission.
An 11:30 finish is the key planning point for families arranging collection and the rest of the day. To enquire about joining the nursery, call the school office on 0121 675 0622. Families can also book a school tour through the office.
Book bags come to nursery on Tuesdays only, and families are asked to read together for at least 10 minutes each day. The school’s uniform requirements include a white polo shirt and a royal blue cardigan or jumper; a logo is optional. Most uniform items can be bought from supermarkets or local shops, which gives parents flexibility over purchasing.
The nursery session runs from 8:30 to 11:30.
Little Wandle’s Foundations for Phonics develops listening, sound awareness and attention through activities including rhyme time. Children also share stories with adults daily.
Nursery staff work closely with parents on the transition from home to school. For children with additional needs, familiarisation visits and photograph transition books can be used where appropriate.
No. A separate online application through Birmingham school admissions is required even for Conway nursery children. The cycle opening on 1 October 2026 closes on 15 January 2027.
Call the school office on 0121 675 0622. The office also takes bookings for school tours.
