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Nursery at Greet 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.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 mud kitchen, scooter track and water investigation stations give Greet’s nursery mornings a practical, playful character. Children can move freely into an outdoor classroom, with nursery space separate from Reception’s. That gives outdoor exploration a place within the session rather than reserving it for a single break.
The nursery belongs to Greet Primary School on Percy Road in Sparkhill, Birmingham. The current intake is for children born between 1 September 2023 and 31 August 2024. In September 2024, Ofsted judged the school’s early years provision Good. This judgement covers early years within the school, rather than a separately inspected nursery.
Play shapes the learning. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) combines children’s own choices with activities started by adults, using themes to connect their experiences. Development Matters guides the approach, with attention to relationships, individual interests and the environment children learn in. For parents, this means learning through exploration alongside adult guidance.
Communication, movement and emotional development are the starting points. Literacy, mathematics, creative work and understanding the world extend these foundations. Me and My Community is one nursery topic, giving learning a recognisable connection to children’s lives. Early science includes investigating plants, creatures and objects, with children encouraged to observe, ask questions and explain their ideas.
White Rose Maths supports early years mathematics through small steps and adult-led activities alongside opportunities to explore independently. Autumn nursery learning includes recognising numbers and reciting them to 5. Families are encouraged to share an evening story, with Numberblocks and TopMarks counting games among the suggested ways to continue learning at home.
Outside, water investigation stations and the mud kitchen provide materials for experimentation; the scooter track adds movement. Staff use observations and conversations to plan children’s next learning steps, recording learning through Tapestry. Assessment needs attention. In September 2024, early years assessment was identified as an area requiring development so that gaps in learning could be spotted and addressed. Parents should discuss how their child’s next steps are being followed through.
Children in early years settled quickly in September 2024. Staff also used purposeful conversation to help children expand their language. WellComm language assessments take place in autumn to identify children who need extra help with communication, providing a specific starting point for support.
For SEND discussions, families can arrange a meeting with the SENDCo through the office. The school works with Educational Psychology and the Communication and Autism Team, among other services, and seeks parental consent before referrals. Zones of Regulation is used across the school; Greet aims to help children recognise feelings and learn ways to manage them.
MCAS handles school-to-home communication. The Breakfast Bagel Bar provides a free hot, buttered bagel to any child who has missed breakfast, from 8:30am at the rear of the main school hall.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place and gives no automatic priority. Families must make a separate application through Birmingham City Council’s online process. Familiarity with Greet should therefore be kept separate from the question of securing a school place.
For September 2027 entry, applications opened on 1 October 2026 and close at 11:59pm on 15 January 2027. This cycle applies to children born between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023. Parents must select three different schools in preference order.
Morning sessions run Monday to Friday, from 8:45am until 11:45am, totalling 15 hours. The morning-only pattern leaves families needing an afternoon care arrangement. Drop-off and collection take place at the nursery door.
Nursery applications go directly to Greet, with forms obtainable from the school office. Enquiries can be made on 0121 464 3360. For the 2026/27 school year, nursery finishes its summer term on Friday 9 July 2027, earlier than the main school. Plan childcare around that nursery-specific finish.
Morning sessions run from 8:45am to 11:45am, Monday to Friday, totalling 15 hours.
No. Attendance gives no automatic priority, and families must apply separately through Birmingham City Council. The September 2027 entry deadline is 15 January 2027 at 11:59pm.
Children have free-flow access to an outdoor classroom, with nursery space separate from Reception’s. Features include a scooter track, mud kitchen and water investigation stations.
Contact the school office on 0121 464 3360 to arrange a SENDCo meeting. Parents are consulted and their consent sought before referrals to external agencies.
Both drop-off and collection take place at the nursery door.
