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Nursery at Millfield 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Play that follows children’s curiosity, with movement between indoors and outdoors throughout the year, shapes Millfield Nursery’s character. It belongs to Millfield Primary School’s Foundation Stage Unit. Children can join from their third birthday, and the nursery has space for 48 children at once. This is the school’s own nursery provision.
Children’s interests provide the starting point for learning. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework guides the curriculum: children develop their learning through play, exploring ideas sparked by their interests. Following what catches their attention gives staff a way to introduce learning across the curriculum. Curiosity has a practical role here.
The indoor and outdoor spaces work together. Children can move between them throughout the year, making outdoor exploration part of the session rather than something confined to a separate outing. That arrangement gives families a clear picture of the nursery’s approach: learning can continue on either side of the classroom door.
In February 2024, early-years children developed a classroom museum after a virtual visit. They made maps and displays, added labels to bones and produced leaflets. The example shows how one interest brought together investigation, communication and early writing. These were early-years activities, rather than a fixed nursery timetable. At that time, staff supported language development skilfully and adapted learning to children’s interests.
Settling starts with contact beyond the nursery session. Families receive an induction that includes a home visit and chances to visit with their child. If needed, shorter sessions can continue through the first two weeks. This allows the initial pattern of attendance to respond to how a child manages the change.
A lead nursery practitioner, nursery practitioners and teaching assistants make up the teaching team. The nursery aims to involve parents actively and recognises their role in children’s learning. For additional-needs discussions, families can contact the school’s SEN co-ordinators through the office.
Lunch offers a choice. Children staying over lunchtime can have a charged hot school meal or bring a packed lunch, giving families two ways to organise food around their booked sessions.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process and meet its deadline. Treat that application as a distinct step, even when a child already knows the school.
Membership of the Foundation Stage Unit is part of the nursery’s educational setting. It should not be treated as an assurance about the allocation of a school place.
Term-time opening runs from 8am to 5.30pm, with flexible sessions and full-time attendance possible. The booking blocks are 8am to 9am, 9am to 11.30am, lunch from 11.30am to 12.30pm, 12.30pm to 3pm, 3pm to 4pm and 4pm to 5.30pm. Families can organise attendance around these blocks.
Places may combine funding and family payment. Children entitled to 15 hours Universal Early Years Funding or 30 Hours Working Childcare can use that entitlement for any booked sessions. Ask the school for current charges. Nursery uniform is available.
Applications go directly to the school: complete and return the nursery application form. Holiday cover. The nursery operates during term time only. Families needing childcare during school holidays will need to plan separately.
Children can start from the day they turn three. The nursery accommodates 48 children at any one time.
The nursery opens during term time from 8am to 5.30pm, with flexible sessions and full-time attendance possible.
Induction includes a home visit and visits with your child. Shorter sessions are possible during the first two weeks if needed.
Yes. Children entitled to 15 hours Universal Early Years Funding or 30 Hours Working Childcare can use those hours for any booked sessions.
No. A separate Reception application is required through the normal admissions process, by its deadline.
