Kincraig Primary School Nursery Review

Space stories, decorated underpants and cardboard-box journeys to the moon give Kincraig's youngest provision a distinctive starting point. The nursery belongs to Kincraig Primary School on Kincraig Road in Bispham, Blackpool, with provision organised around Baby Room- Under 2s, Toddlers and Pre-School. These are different stages within the school's nursery, rather than a single preschool offer.

Staffing includes a nursery manager who also manages the early years foundation stage (EYFS), a deputy nursery manager, nursery practitioners and a Pre-School teacher. For families, that structure puts nursery leadership and early education within the same team.

Books supply concrete starting points for activities. In an autumn term, children in the Baby Room explored space alongside light and darkness. Aliens Love Underpants and Whatever Next were among their books; activities included decorating underpants and using boxes for imaginary moon travel. Stories became things to make and act out, giving the youngest children ways to join in beyond listening.

Seasonal activities added another strand. Children made pictures inspired by bonfires, took part in Christmas craft activities and practised for a Nativity. Kippers Snow Day and Elf Chance also featured in their reading. These examples show how books, imaginative activity and making things connected within that term.

In June 2022, Ofsted found that early education, including the provision for two-year-olds, offered varied learning that prepared children for subsequent learning. Staff developed children's vocabulary so they could discuss their activities. The youngest children also shared books with adults, sang and learnt rhymes: early learning here included both joining in and finding words to express ideas.

Curriculum clarity. In June 2022, some subjects needed clearer decisions about the knowledge children should gain, including in early years, and how teachers would check it. That matters because enjoyable activities also need a clear learning purpose.

Established routines were a feature of early years in June 2022. A predictable pattern gives young children a framework for participating in the day alongside the story and craft activities.

For support with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), families can contact the school's SENCO on 01253 354059. This gives parents a direct route to the role responsible for coordinating SEND support.

Within the school's safeguarding arrangements, teachers record concerns through MyConcern, which allows safeguarding leads to see them and maintains a record. More serious concerns go immediately to the child protection lead. The practical point is a defined route for recording and escalating worries.

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

For entry in September 2026, applications went through www.blackpool.gov.uk/schooladmissions, with a closing date of 15 January 2026. The local authority handled selection. That admissions cycle is past; its deadline should not be used for a later intake.

The school office is the enquiry route: telephone 01253 354059 or email admin@kincraig.blackpool.sch.uk. The nursery is at Kincraig Road, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 0HN. Contact the school for current charges.