Cambois Primary School Nursery

A morning at nursery or a fuller day with lunch and pudding: Cambois Primary School gives families two ways to organise their child's early education. The nursery belongs to the school on Cowgate in Cambois, with entry from the third birthday. Children can join through the year, except during the final half term before the summer holiday.

Turtle Tots has a teaching role combining nursery and Forest School practice, alongside an Early Years teacher. These are useful distinctions for families choosing provision within a primary school: the staffing includes roles specifically connected to younger children.

Morning sessions provide a shorter attendance pattern; full-day places extend the time children spend at nursery. Lunch is available too, so attendance can include a meal rather than ending with the morning's learning.

Lunch includes pudding, and nursery children can stay to eat. There is a separate lunch charge; contact the school for current charges. For families using the longer attendance pattern, the meal is a practical part of organising the day.

The school places emphasis on identifying and assessing additional needs early. Parents with concerns about special educational needs or disabilities can contact the SEND co-ordinator, while SEND concerns or complaints can also go through the school office. This gives families a direct route to discuss their child's development rather than waiting until a difficulty becomes more established.

A Pastoral Lead and a SEND Officer form part of the wider school team. Safeguarding concerns should be taken to the office with a request to speak to the Designated Safeguarding Lead. These are school-level contacts available to families, distinct from the teaching roles attached to nursery and early years.

Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must apply separately for Reception through the normal admissions process and meet its deadline.

For Cambois, the Reception application form goes to the School Admissions Team at County Hall, Morpeth, NE61 2EF. Starting nursery and applying for Reception are therefore separate tasks. Keep the Reception application in your family calendar even after your child has settled into nursery.

Morning nursery is given as 8.30am to 11.30am, but conflicting morning-session timings mean families should confirm both drop-off and collection times with the school. Full-day attendance can use the working families entitlement or be paid for. A 30-hour option is also offered from 8.50am to 3pm. Agree the attendance pattern when arranging a place.

To apply for nursery, collect an application form from the school. The office telephone number is 01670 825 218. Confirm with the school how to return the nursery application form. Reception applications go to the School Admissions Team. This distinction matters when organising both the immediate nursery place and the next stage.