Kingsthorne Primary School Nursery

At the June 2023 inspection, Kingsthorne’s early years children learned indoors and outside and had opportunities to choose activities. In June 2023, children were happy and their relationships with adults were affectionate. These are useful foundations for a child beginning nursery: feeling comfortable with adults matters alongside the activities themselves.

The nursery belongs to Kingsthorne Primary School on Cranbourne Road in Kingstanding, Birmingham. It is part of the school’s provision, so families should distinguish the nursery experience from the admissions process for a later school place.

The early years curriculum covered every learning area in June 2023, using both outside space and indoor learning. For parents, the practical point is that learning extended beyond the classroom. Children also had opportunities to select their own activities, giving them a part in deciding what to explore.

Language development. Adult conversation needed closer attention. During activities, staff sometimes concentrated on telling children what to do rather than demonstrating words that would help them explain their ideas. This restricted vocabulary development. The improvement required was specific: help children build a broader vocabulary and talk through their learning.

That distinction matters when considering the nursery day. Choosing an activity gives a child something to do; conversation about that activity helps them explain their thinking. Ask about how adults extend children’s talk during independent choices, rather than concentrating only on the activities themselves.

In June 2023, adults showed affection and concern for children in early years. Those relationships matter for young children who need reassurance as they become comfortable in a school setting.

For families considering additional needs, Kingsthorne’s SEND page explains that support can involve provision beyond, or different from, what children of the same age usually receive. It directs parents to the SEND Information Report and Accessibility Policy. These provide a starting point for discussing a child’s individual requirements.

The page also connects families with Birmingham’s Local Offer and named sources of advice. Birmingham Speech and Language Therapy covers children with speech, language and communication difficulties. Autism West Midlands provides information relevant to autistic people locally, while Pause Hubs focus on emotional wellbeing. These are parent resources linked by the school, rather than a description of nursery therapies.

Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process and meet the applicable deadline.

Kingsthorne follows Birmingham City Council’s admissions policies and directs families to the council’s School Admissions route. Treat the Reception application as a separate task when planning your child’s next step.

For enquiries, contact the school office on 0121 675 3897. Kingsthorne’s address is Cranbourne Road, Kingstanding, Birmingham, B44 0BX.

The school follows Birmingham City Council’s term calendar. Its Diary and Term Dates page also directs families to teacher training dates. Use both when planning around the school calendar, since term dates alone do not account for those training days.