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Nursery at Ryton-On-Dunsmore Provost Williams Church of England Academy
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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
A morning that ends at 12.15pm gives this nursery its practical shape: an early start alongside the school, followed by a lunchtime finish. The nursery belongs to Ryton-On-Dunsmore Provost Williams Church of England Academy on Sodens Avenue. Children can join from the term following their third birthday.
Carle is the academy’s Early Years unit. The academy describes its Christian ethos as welcoming families of any faith, including those with none, so a religious affiliation is not part of its stated welcome.
The nursery begins at 8.50am, matching the school’s start, and finishes at 12.15pm. For families planning the day, that means arranging care or collection around a morning session rather than the school’s afternoon finish.
Early learning sits within the Early Years Foundation Stage, usually shortened to EYFS. Reading, writing and number are named parts of Carle’s early learning curriculum: the beginnings of literacy and mathematical understanding. These give parents concrete areas of learning to follow as their child develops.
Technology brings another strand. Early Years children are introduced to online safety while learning about the technology around them. The purpose is to connect an understanding of safety with technology’s place in everyday life.
Communication uses email, text messages and Class Dojo across the academy. Teachers put photographs, classroom highlights and weekly updates on Class Dojo, giving families something specific to discuss with their child. Short reminders can arrive by text, while letters usually come by email.
Additional needs are supported through the academy’s SEND arrangements. A designated SENDCo coordinates provision, and support follows four stages: identifying needs, planning, putting support into action and reviewing it. Parents help agree the adjustments and intended outcomes. For children receiving SEND support, families are invited to three formal meetings during the school year and can request discussions sooner. This gives support a scheduled review point rather than leaving it open-ended.
Food is prepared in the academy’s own kitchen. School catering includes a salad bar and a choice of main dishes, with jacket potatoes offered daily. The EYFS lunchtime is 12pm, shortly before the nursery session ends.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through Warwickshire School Admissions Service. Treat choosing the nursery and applying for Reception as two separate decisions; accepting a nursery place does not replace the later application.
The morning finish is the key arrangement to build into family schedules. Nursery applications have their own application route, separate from applications for school places.
For enquiries, contact the academy office on 02476 302166 or email school.office@rytonondunsmore.covmat.org. Office hours are 8am to 4pm daily. Families can also arrange an academy visit through the office, giving them an opportunity to look around before making their decision.
Collection changes need clear communication. Tell the office if someone other than a parent or an agreed contact will collect your child. Staff may check collection arrangements before releasing children, so make sure the academy knows who to expect.
Children can join from the term after their third birthday.
The nursery starts at 8.50am and finishes at 12.15pm.
No. A separate Reception application is required through Warwickshire School Admissions Service.
It uses email, text messages and Class Dojo. Teachers share weekly classroom updates, photographs and highlights through Class Dojo.
Yes. Contact the academy office on 02476 302166 or email school.office@rytonondunsmore.covmat.org to arrange an academy visit.
