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Nursery at Camms CofE (Aided) 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Christian values give this nursery its school context: Camms groups its values around Humanity, Love and Aspiration, with compassion and friendship among the ideas children are encouraged to understand. This is the nursery provision within Camms CofE (Aided) Primary School in Eckington, rather than a separate childcare setting.
Children can join in the term following their third birthday. For families choosing an early start within a Church of England school, that religious character is part of the choice from the outset.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) provides the nursery's curriculum framework. Camms describes its curriculum aims across academic learning, social development, physical development and practical skills. The emphasis is broader than learning facts: curiosity and exploration are also explicit goals.
Across the school, topics and enquiry questions connect learning, while texts and resources support teaching. These are the school's curriculum principles, alongside the EYFS framework used for nursery; they give parents a starting point for understanding the approach to learning.
Support sits within the school's SEND structure. Two coordinators share leadership, with responsibilities organised around areas of need rather than separate school phases. Their remit includes coordinating provision for children with Education, Health and Care Plans and those eligible for additional funding through the Derbyshire Local Offer. This gives families a school-level route for discussing additional needs.
Parents' meetings provide opportunities to discuss progress. The class teacher is the first contact for concerns about learning or advice on helping at home, and parents are encouraged to contribute their knowledge of their child. For children on the SEND register, edukey allows parents to read learning-plan targets and submit comments securely. Communication can therefore continue between meetings.
The school also works with P4YP (Positive 4 Young People), an external family-support service. It provides another source of advice for families who need help beyond what school can offer.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place and gives no priority under the listed oversubscription criteria. Families must make a separate Reception application through Derbyshire County Council's Primary Admissions process, which accepts online applications.
The criteria consider looked-after children first, then siblings attending in the admission year, residence within the parish or beneficial area, and residence outside that area. Nursery attendance is not one of those categories. Choosing the nursery and applying for Reception are separate decisions; familiarity with the school does not replace the application process.
Nursery entry takes place at three points: September, January and Easter. Invitations go out in the preceding half term, followed by a meeting about admission arrangements.
For nursery enquiries, contact the school office on 01246 432829 or email info@camms.derbyshire.sch.uk. Office hours run from 7.30am until 3.45pm. A school visit can also be arranged by contacting the school, giving families a practical way to explore the setting before deciding.
Children are admitted in the term after their third birthday, with entry in September, January or Easter.
No. Nursery attendance gives no priority under the listed criteria. A separate application is required through Derbyshire County Council's Primary Admissions process.
The nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
Start with your child's class teacher. You can also contact the school's SEND team at send@camms.derbyshire.sch.uk.
Yes. Contact the school to arrange a visit; the office can be reached on 01246 432829 or at info@camms.derbyshire.sch.uk.
