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Nursery at Toddington St George Church of England 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Vocabulary, practical resources and learning to follow routines give this nursery its clearest character. The provision sits within Toddington St George Church of England School in Toddington, with a Nursery class serving children admitted in September after their third birthday at the time of inspection.
Ofsted judged the school's early years provision Good at its inspection on 15 and 16 November 2022. The Nursery class then had 24 children, attending morning sessions on a part-time basis. That figure describes the class at that time, rather than a current allocation of places.
Learning about the surrounding world brings new words into children's day. In November 2022, the early years curriculum engaged children, and staff introduced vocabulary connected with their surroundings. Resources gave children opportunities to revisit and practise their learning. The emphasis was on using what they had learned, alongside hearing new language.
Listening and following directions were explicit expectations, including for Nursery children. Children reacted positively to adults and picked up routines readily. For a child beginning group education, those routines provide a practical foundation for taking part in shared learning.
Curriculum planning starts in Nursery, with important ideas and vocabulary receiving attention. A nursery play area provides a physical space alongside the classroom provision. Together, these details describe a day built around language, practice and participation, rather than simply preparation for an admissions step.
Support for additional needs sits within the school's wider arrangements. The school aims to remove barriers by working with children with disabilities, their families and outside agencies. Staff are expected to adjust their practice where necessary so children can access both their surroundings and their education.
The SENDCo oversees pupils' needs and advises the headteacher about support. For families, this gives a defined role through which additional needs can be considered. Specialist resources can include large-print books and learning support assistants, with provision directed towards the children who need it.
Before a child starts school, parents of children with SEND or an education, health and care plan are invited to a transition meeting to discuss individual needs. This is a useful opportunity to connect planning with the child's circumstances before the move into school.
Attending the nursery does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions route and meet the normal deadline. Choosing the nursery and applying for Reception are separate decisions; nursery attendance should never be treated as a secured school place.
Morning-only, part-time attendance was the nursery pattern in November 2022. Admission then took place in the September after a child's third birthday. These dated arrangements help explain the provision's shape, but should not be treated as a current booking offer.
The school is on Manor Road, Toddington, Dunstable, LU5 6AJ. Families can contact the school on 01525872360.
No. A separate Reception application is required through the normal admissions process.
The early years provision was judged Good at the inspection on 15 and 16 November 2022. This was an early years judgement within the school inspection.
There were 24 children at the November 2022 inspection. This is a historical class figure, not a current places total.
In November 2022, children were introduced to vocabulary about their surroundings and used resources to practise their learning. Listening, following instructions and learning routines were also important.
Parents of children with SEND or an education, health and care plan are invited to a transition meeting before their child starts school to discuss individual needs.
