Frodsham C of E Primary School Nursery

A pond, woodland and adventure playground give this nursery a distinctly outdoor character. Children aged two to four have access to these school grounds alongside indoor play and exploration, with their own nursery play area too. The appeal is practical: space to investigate beyond the classroom.

This is the school's nursery class, with care shaped by its Christian ethos. Qualified practitioners support children's growing independence, friendships and confidence. Families seeking an early start within a primary school will find provision that includes two-year-olds, rather than beginning only at three.

Morning and afternoon sessions frame the day, with a lunch club between them. Indoors and outside, play and exploration form part of the nursery's approach. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) brings together communication, relationships and physical development with early literacy, mathematics, creativity and understanding the world. For parents, that means learning extends beyond letters and numbers.

Forest School gives outdoor learning a regular place in the timetable. Nursery children are included in the school's programme of at least two to three full-day sessions each half-term, held in its own woodland. Exploring, solving problems and playing in this setting give children opportunities to try ideas and develop practical independence. The wider grounds also include The Learning Lodge, an outdoor classroom, and wildlife areas.

Music adds another strand. Children in the early years have access to percussion and tuned instruments, with activities developing rhythm, pitch and composition; singing forms part of daily routines. Books have a physical place too: every classroom has a book corner. At the January 2025 Ofsted inspection, nursery children were learning letter sounds and encountering books to develop their interest in reading. This gives early literacy a place alongside the play and outdoor exploration.

The nursery team combines a class teacher with teaching assistants. Care recognises each child's individuality, while the school's approach to special educational needs includes adapting learning and working with families and outside agencies. Parents can contact the SEN coordinator through the school office email, giving them a direct route for discussing additional needs.

Food arrangements depend on the session attended. Fruit and milk are offered during the morning; children attending lunch club can bring a packed lunch or order a hot meal. That choice lets families plan lunch around their child's familiar preferences. Current charges should be obtained from the school.

Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through the normal Reception admissions process, with Cheshire West and Chester handling applications for September entry. Treat this as a separate step from arranging nursery attendance.

Transition support is a different matter from admission. The nursery team works with parents to help children move towards Reception and continue their education. That partnership can support the change, but it does not secure a place.

Sessions run Monday to Friday: mornings are 9am to 11.30am, lunch club occupies 11.30am to 12.45pm, and afternoons run from 12.45pm to 3.15pm. Nursery fees are paid termly.

Funding includes up to 15 hours weekly for children aged three and over, beginning in the term after their third birthday. Eligible parents can access 30 hours, and eligible two-year-olds can receive funding for up to 30 hours. These eligibility conditions matter when planning attendance.

To book a nursery visit and collect an information pack, call 01244 667 993 or email admin@frodshamce.cheshire.sch.uk. For Forest School days, children wear their own weather-suitable clothes rather than uniform, with waterproofs and suitable footwear such as wellies or walking boots. Outdoor exploration needs clothes that can get muddy.