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Nursery at Queen Victoria 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Fish finger sandwiches make an unusually concrete introduction to nursery learning here: cooking gives children practice with small hand movements while introducing them to food. Conversation matters just as much. Queen Victoria Primary School's nursery serves three- and four-year-olds in Sedgley, with 52 morning and 52 afternoon places expressed as 15-hour part-time equivalents.
The nursery forms part of the school's early years provision. In June 2026, Ofsted judged early years to be a Strong standard within the school inspection, rather than awarding the nursery a separate grade. The strengths included staff expertise, responsive care and activities suited to children's needs.
Play and language shape the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) experience here. In practical parent terms, children learn through activities, conversation and stories, with adults helping them build the words and basic knowledge they need. The school aims to connect purposeful play with early reading and positive learning habits.
Children select activities for themselves, while adults join their play and use questions to extend their thinking. Stories and rhymes provide further opportunities to practise language. In June 2026, staff used precise speech and introduced new vocabulary through their conversations with children; this helped children develop both knowledge and language. The fish finger sandwich activity shows how a practical task can combine physical coordination with learning about food.
There is a wider school setting around the nursery, including grounds with a central field. Within the EYFS Unit, a shower room/care room provides a physical space for care needs. These are school and early years facilities, respectively.
Children settled readily in the early years in June 2026. Adults responded to their needs with kindness, and supportive relationships helped them feel secure. Staff brought relevant knowledge and experience to the provision. For a young child beginning group learning, that combination of reassurance and independence matters.
Additional needs were recognised promptly, with support enabling children with SEND to participate in early years activities. The school's support structure includes a SENDCo and an Inclusion Lead. Teaching assistants also contribute interventions and additional help. Parents take part in discussions about support, and individual plans are reviewed termly where used, giving families opportunities to shape the next steps.
Food learning includes the nursery cooking example above. For packed lunches, the school encourages a balanced selection including carbohydrate foods, protein, fruit or vegetables, and dairy foods. Crisps and sweets are excluded. That gives families a clear rule when preparing a lunch.
Separate application. Nursery attendance neither guarantees a Reception place nor gives admission priority. Families must apply again through their home local authority in the normal admissions round, by that round's closing date. Choosing the nursery therefore needs to work for the nursery experience itself.
For children with SEND, transition can include transferring records to the new teacher and SENDCo, further meetings with the family and an enhanced transition where appropriate. This supports continuity of care and learning; it does not alter the admissions process.
Monday to Friday attendance is the usual pattern. Morning sessions run from 8.40am to 11.40am, afternoons from 12.25pm to 3.25pm, and the 30-hour option spans 8.40am to 3.25pm with lunchtime wraparound care. Families using 30 hours can choose a combination of full and half days.
Session allocation. Children with 15-hour places attend for three hours each day. Those joining Reception the following September attend mornings; children staying another nursery year begin in afternoons and move to mornings in September. This allocation affects how the nursery fits around family routines.
Funded places cover 15 hours for three- and four-year-olds, or 30 hours for children entitled to working-parent childcare funding. Nursery applications go directly to the school and are accepted during the academic year and school holidays. Contact the office on 01384 888970 or email info@queen-vic.dudley.sch.uk. Refer to the school for current charges.
The nursery offers places for three- and four-year-olds, with starts in the term after a child's third birthday.
Morning sessions are 8.40am to 11.40am and afternoons are 12.25pm to 3.25pm, Monday to Friday. The 30-hour option runs from 8.40am to 3.25pm, including lunchtime wraparound care.
Yes. Families with a 30-hour place can choose a mixture of full and half days across the week.
No. It gives neither a guaranteed place nor an admissions advantage. A separate application through the family's home local authority is required.
In June 2026, early years staff recognised additional needs promptly and provided support that enabled children with SEND to participate. The school's SEND arrangements involve parents in planning and reviewing support.
