Daisies Nursery at Avonmouth Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Listening walks, musical instruments and outdoor learning in muddy weather give Daisies its character. This is the nursery class within Avonmouth Church of England Primary School and Nursery on Catherine Street, Avonmouth, with morning, afternoon and all-day sessions. Families can choose a shorter session or a day ending at 3:30pm.

Entry is offered in the term when a child turns three, with autumn, spring and summer intakes. That makes the nursery's entry point more specific than the wider school's age range. The class team includes a nursery teacher, an early years practitioner and learning support assistants.

Sound comes before formal reading here. Nursery children take listening walks and experiment with instruments, practising how to hear differences between sounds. These activities prepare them to distinguish sounds within words, giving early literacy a practical starting point. The school's programme is Unlocking Letters and Sounds. Formal phonics teaching begins in Reception.

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) provides the learning framework for Nursery. In February 2023, Ofsted found that learning across the early years was organised into clear steps, with defined expectations for the end of each year. For parents, that means activities sit within a plan for what children should learn as they grow.

Outdoor learning happens daily, including in wet weather, and clothes can get muddy. Movement and exploration therefore belong in the ordinary nursery day. Joggers or leggings are sensible choices for children taking part; dressing for the activity matters more than keeping an outfit pristine.

Additional needs are supported through the school's SEND arrangements. A Personal Provision Plan sets individual targets, while a One Page Profile brings together a child's strengths, preferences and ways adults can help. Parents are consulted, so support planning includes knowledge from home.

For children receiving SEND support, teacher meetings are offered at least three times a year to discuss needs, provision and progress. The SEND coordinator oversees support across the school, and parental consent is obtained before outside agencies become involved. Parents can raise an initial concern with their child's teacher.

Aspens provides the school's meals. Families with an allergy or other dietary requirement should contact the office for the relevant form. This gives parents a specific route for communicating food needs.

Separate application. Attending Daisies does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must apply again through the normal school admissions process; the school's admissions page directs applications through Bristol City Council. Treat the nursery choice and the Reception application as separate decisions.

The sound-listening activities have a different purpose: preparing children for later phonics learning. That educational preparation should not be confused with an admissions entitlement.

Morning sessions run from 9:00am to noon, afternoons from 12:30pm to 3:30pm, and the all-day option from 9:00am to 3:30pm. These distinct finishing times matter when arranging collection.

The nursery offers 30-hour funded places for eligible children of working parents, subject to working hours and income. Its application process asks families to return the Bristol City Council funding form to the school office. Nursery place enquiries go to the Early Years Lead; general enquiries can be made on 0117 9030280 or at avonmouth.p@bristol-schools.uk.

Uniform is optional in Nursery. Joggers, leggings or school trousers are recommended for outdoor learning, jumpsuit-style clothing should be avoided, and clothing must carry the child's name.