Diseworth Church of England Primary School Nursery

An early years practitioner who also leads Forest School gives Diseworth's staffing a clear link between young children and outdoor learning. The pre-school belongs to Diseworth Church of England Primary School on Grimesgate, in the rural village of Diseworth near East Midlands Airport.

Christian values shape the wider school, with kindness and compassion among its guiding principles. For early years, the school aims to help children become independent and resilient while feeling accepted as individuals. That places personal development alongside learning from the outset.

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is the curriculum used for the youngest children. Diseworth's stated emphasis is on relationships, inclusion and growing confidence: helping children feel secure enough to develop independence, rather than treating learning as academic work alone.

The Write Stuff provides a named approach to early writing. Its EYFS elements include the FANTASTICs for generating ideas, the CATALYTICs for developing talk and the REALISTICs for exploring purposeful writing. The practical thread is language: children build ideas through conversation and connect writing with things people actually use it for.

Outdoor learning has a physical base in the school's Forest School area. Across the school, sessions take place weekly, with activities including making dens, campfire cooking and learning to handle tools. Nature work includes planting seeds and trees, creating bird boxes and making bug hotels. These give concrete ways to explore living things and make something together; they are examples of the school's outdoor curriculum rather than a fixed pre-school session timetable.

Support can involve individual work or small groups, alongside changes to activities and resources. The school's SEND arrangements include visual aids, sensory spaces and seating that can be adjusted. Parents contribute to individual support plans and meet staff for reviews, giving families a role in deciding how support develops.

Food routines across the school include a choice between packed lunches and meals cooked elsewhere and brought in. Fruit and yoghurt can replace pudding. Families should notify the office about allergies. Nuts are prohibited, and children bring a labelled bottle containing water, with refills accessible through the day. These are practical rules to build into preparation at home.

Attending the nursery does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process and meet its deadline. Applications for Diseworth go through Leicestershire Local Authority.

Transition support is a separate matter from admission. For children with SEND, the school uses extra visits, visual aids and communication with families when children move between stages or year groups. That work addresses familiarity and individual needs; it does not secure a place.

The school office handles enquiries by telephone on 01332 810208 or email at admin@diseworthprimary.co.uk. Visits can be arranged by contacting the office.

Royal blue and white are the school colours, with grey trousers, skirts or pinafores among the uniform options. Clothing bearing the school logo can be bought through the office; other items can also be purchased from supermarkets. For families buying school clothing, that gives more than one purchasing route.