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Nursery at Norbriggs 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Stories, songs and conversation give Norbriggs’ nursery its character. Children choose a book to enjoy each week, while daily storytime and rhymes make language part of the routine. For parents, that creates a useful connection between the nursery morning and reading together at home.
This is Norbriggs Primary School’s own provision for children aged three and four, in Mastin Moor, Chesterfield. Its pattern is five morning sessions, with a term-time entitlement of 15 hours each week. The practical appeal is a regular morning routine; families needing care beyond lunchtime must plan around that session length.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) brings together seven areas of learning through practical experiences. At Norbriggs, staff plan focused activities around children’s development, alongside resources for play that children choose themselves. Topics begin with fiction or factual books, giving the activities a shared starting point.
Conversation runs through the morning. Adults extend children’s words, ask questions and demonstrate how to express ideas during role play and storytelling. Snack and chat, group carpet time and rhymes provide further chances to practise speaking and listening. Topic vocabulary appears as written prompts around the learning environment, helping adults return to new words during play.
Early maths uses everyday objects and natural materials to explore patterns and how numbers fit together. Physical development includes GetSet4PE, with activities inside and outside that practise movement and handling equipment. The emphasis is on controlling bodies and tools, alongside learning to make healthy, safe choices.
Children also choose books for pleasure. Nursery children select a reading-for-pleasure book each week with staff support, and parents can attend reading drop-ins. Songs and rhymes develop the listening and language knowledge that comes before phonics, with suggested activities shared for home use.
Parents have several ways to stay involved: online learning updates, workshops, consultations and stay-and-play sessions. Group and individual support activities are planned around children’s needs and checked regularly. This links communication with practical support rather than leaving parents to rely on occasional meetings.
In February 2024, Ofsted found that the school helped early-years children become accustomed to attending each day. Daily snacks are provided, with a voluntary contribution; nursery meals are not offered. Parents supply care consumables, including nappies and suncream, so those items need to be part of the family’s preparations.
The wider school’s SEND provision includes Treehouse, an additional provision room opened in September 2026 for pupils who need it. Family support also includes Early Help Assessments and meetings that can bring professionals together around a family’s needs. These are school-wide support routes rather than a separate nursery service.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Parents must make a separate application through Derbyshire County Council’s School Admissions Service. The school describes applications opening in November for entry the following September; families should follow the normal application route and its deadline even when their child already attends nursery.
Learning continuity is a separate matter. The EYFS approach includes transition visits, opportunities for parents to meet new teachers and classroom visits. These help families become familiar with the next stage; they do not secure admission.
Mornings run from 8.45am to 11.45am. The funded pattern covers 15 hours per week during term time, and additional purchased nursery hours are not offered. This is a fixed morning arrangement, so the collection time matters when organising work or other childcare.
For nursery enquiries or to arrange a school visit, phone 01246 473398 or email info@norbriggs.derbyshire.sch.uk. Children can join the waiting list before their third birthday, with starting points in the term after they turn three. An optional end-of-year trip requires a parent to accompany the child, with participating families covering its cost. Contact the school for current voluntary charges.
The nursery provides learning and care for children aged three and four. Children start in the term after their third birthday.
There are five morning sessions, from 8.45am to 11.45am, covering 15 funded hours each week during term time. Additional purchased nursery hours are not offered.
A daily snack is provided with a voluntary contribution. Nursery meals are not offered, and parents provide consumables such as nappies and suncream.
The EYFS team uses online platforms, consultations, workshops and stay-and-play sessions. Nursery children also choose a reading-for-pleasure book each week with staff support.
No. Parents must apply separately through Derbyshire County Council’s School Admissions Service, following the normal route and deadline.
