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Nursery at Peters Hill 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Thirty minutes of shared learning each morning gives parents a direct part in nursery life at Peters Hill. Learning Agreement Time lets you join your child in activities prepared by staff, making the classroom experience something you can share rather than just hear about afterwards.
The nursery takes children from age three and has capacity for 45. Its home is the former children's centre, a separate building connected to the main school by playgrounds. That gives the provision its own physical base while keeping it connected to the wider school.
A morning session runs from 8.30am to 11.30am. Within that short day, Learning Agreement Time provides a daily opportunity for parents and children to work together. The activities are staff-planned, so this is participation in learning as well as time together.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum emphasises communication, relationships and opportunities to investigate. In parent language, children practise expressing their ideas, getting along with others and trying things out. A growth mindset approach encourages them to keep thinking about their learning; children's existing experiences and interests help shape what comes next. Indoor and outdoor environments both support this approach. Beyond the nursery building, the school grounds include gardens, fields and forest school areas.
Reading deserves a specific conversation. At the September 2023 inspection, Ofsted identified children falling behind in early years phonics and weaknesses in checks on how teaching was being delivered, requiring consistent provision and implementation of the school's action plan. Ask how early reading progress is checked and how children receive help when they begin to struggle.
For learning at home, the EYFS Reading page links a Nursery Booklist and National Literacy Trust activities for three- and four-year-olds. These give families concrete starting points for sharing books and practising speaking and listening.
The nursery team includes a class teacher and a key worker. Ofsted's September 2023 findings described children settling promptly into nursery and early years Learning Agreement Time helping them develop constructive attitudes towards learning. The daily invitation to work alongside your child also gives parents a practical connection with classroom life.
Fresh fruit, water and milk are free for nursery children. The school also has a nut-free rule, including products containing nuts, so families need to take that restriction into account when sending food.
For children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), the school's support process involves parents in assessment and in reviewing interventions. Staff use Dudley's Ordinarily Available Inclusive Provision Guidance to consider next steps, with possible referrals to Educational Psychology or the Communication, Interaction, Physical and Sensory Advisory Service (CIPS). The SENCO can be reached through the school office, giving families a clear contact for discussing additional needs.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place and gives no admissions priority. Families must make a separate application through the normal primary admissions process by the applicable deadline. For children living in Dudley, the route is Dudley Council; places at Peters Hill are allocated by Dudley Admissions Service against its admissions criteria.
Transition support is a separate matter. The school's SEND arrangements provide for teachers to pass on information about children's needs and preferences. Where appropriate, extra classroom time or a tailored Social Story can help a child prepare for a new class, with material that parents may also use at home.
Morning timetable. Nursery finishes at 11.30am, so families need to plan care and collection around a morning session.
The sessional nursery provision is free when families allocate their 15 hours of government funding to Peters Hill. To register interest, request a nursery registration form by emailing enquiries@petershillprimary.org. Registration itself does not secure a place.
Uniform includes a white polo shirt, grey joggers or a grey skirt, a navy jumper, sweatshirt or cardigan, and black Velcro pumps. A waterproof coat is also required. School-logo clothing is optional, and pre-loved uniform can be obtained through the school office.
The morning session is 8.30am to 11.30am.
Yes. Learning Agreement Time gives parents 30 minutes each morning to work with their child on activities planned by staff.
Sessions are free when families allocate their 15 hours of government funding to Peters Hill.
No. Attendance gives no priority and does not guarantee a place. Families must apply separately through the normal primary admissions process, through Dudley Council for Dudley residents.
Email enquiries@petershillprimary.org to request a nursery registration form. Registering interest does not guarantee a place.
