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Nursery at Gorsemoor 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Daily language learning and predictable routines give Gorsemoor’s nursery its character: children learn to communicate, manage familiar expectations and become more independent. The nursery belongs to Gorsemoor Primary School on Gorsemoor Road in Heath Hayes, Cannock. Its early years provision includes children aged two, giving younger children a starting point within the school.
In February 2026, Ofsted judged early years to meet the Expected standard. That judgement covers the school’s early years provision, rather than giving the nursery a separate rating. Children made a positive educational start, with the provision for two-year-olds supporting early learning and readiness for school.
Play and activities guided by adults sit alongside direct teaching. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) brings together learning through play and teaching in early reading, phonics, maths and writing. For parents, the practical distinction is that children have opportunities to explore as well as time when adults guide their learning.
Classroom organisation supports growing independence, interaction with other children and language development. Familiar routines help children understand what happens next and settle into the day. Language and early reading receive attention daily, giving children repeated opportunities to build the foundations for reading and writing.
There are specific teaching priorities to consider. In February 2026, adults needed to make better use of everyday conversation to deepen learning. Checks on teaching also needed greater precision, especially around early writing and number knowledge. For families, this makes the development of those basic skills an important part of the nursery picture alongside its positive routines and care.
Contact with families begins before children join and continues regularly afterwards. This helps staff learn about individual interests and needs while keeping parents involved. Settling is supported by steady routines and adults who respond gently, offer reassurance when children are distressed and attend quickly to care needs. In February 2026, children were comfortable, secure and confident within early years.
The nursery manager is trained as an Early Years SENDCo and also holds the nursery’s deputy safeguarding lead role. Training includes communication needs, autism and complex needs in early childhood. That gives families a nursery contact with specific preparation for additional needs.
Across the school, SEND support follows an assess, plan, do and review cycle. Individual Learning Plans, where used, are reviewed each term with families and staff, so support can change as a child’s needs develop. The wider school has accessible toilets, broad doorways and ramps serving key areas, providing practical support for children who use mobility aids.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. For children without an education, health and care plan (EHCP), families must make a separate Reception application through their home local authority and meet the deadline for their child’s entry year. Families of children with an EHCP should discuss placement with the SEND Assessment and Planning Service.
Transition support is a separate matter. For pupils with SEND moving between year groups, the school arranges information sharing between staff, summer opportunities to meet the next teacher and classroom, and familiarisation through photo books or social stories. These arrangements help prepare children for change; they do not secure admission.
Contact the school office on 01543 274788 or email office@gorsemoor.staffs.sch.uk for nursery enquiries. Gorsemoor invites prospective families to visit or attend an open evening, giving parents an opportunity to meet staff before deciding.
For SEND concerns, parents can contact their child’s teacher through the office or speak with them at drop-off or collection. This provides a direct route to discussing support with the team.
No. Nursery and Reception admission are separate. For children without an EHCP, families apply again through their home local authority. Families of children with an EHCP should discuss placement with the SEND Assessment and Planning Service.
Yes. In February 2026, the school’s early years provision included children aged two.
Regular routines help children understand expectations. Adults offer comfort when children are upset, and communication with families starts before children join.
Play and adult-guided activities accompany teaching in writing, maths, phonics and reading. Language and early reading are developed daily.
Contact the child’s teacher through office@gorsemoor.staffs.sch.uk or speak to them at drop-off or collection. The nursery manager is a trained Early Years SENDCo.
