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Nursery at Springwell Village 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Outdoor play has room in the daily rhythm here: nursery children have their own outdoor area, accessible for much of the school day rather than only at a fixed break. Springwell Village Primary School’s on-site nursery takes children from the term following their third birthday. Indoor learning space sits alongside the outdoor provision, giving children both settings for their activities.
Care and curriculum need separate consideration. At the Ofsted inspection on 7 and 8 February 2023, early years provision was judged Requires improvement. Children received caring support, but teaching did not give them enough opportunities to build the skills and knowledge needed for later learning. That distinction matters when weighing the nursery’s play-based approach.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) combines learning through play with adult guidance. Children’s interests and needs help shape activities. Its seven learning areas bring together language, physical development and social confidence with early mathematics, literacy, creative expression and understanding the world. For parents, this means learning extends beyond early reading and counting to how children communicate, move and relate to others.
Super Six gives books a named place in that approach: each half term brings a selection organised around six themes, including seasonal change, diversity and class favourites. The life-skills curriculum adds cooking, visitors and visits beyond school, alongside developing independence. Creative work includes sculpture, collage, painting and printmaking, with opportunities for children to choose resources and pursue ideas of their own.
The outdoor area remains accessible for most of the school day; nursery children do not have a separate scheduled yard break. Lunch is at 11:40. These are useful anchors in a day that combines child-directed activity with play supported by adults.
Curriculum concerns. In February 2023, early years teaching gave too little attention to vocabulary, and adults missed chances to extend children’s learning. Curriculum design left teachers unclear about the content and how to teach it. Staff turnover had also slowed curriculum work. The required actions included clearer teaching priorities, support for staff and regular checks on implementation. Families should give these findings weight alongside the curriculum activities.
A teacher who also leads early years works with a teaching assistant in the nursery. The setting holds Elklan Communication Friendly Setting accreditation, and early years staff have training in supporting speech, language and communication needs. This identifies a specific area of staff preparation; it should be considered separately from the February 2023 findings about vocabulary teaching.
For children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), the school’s support process starts with information from families and education, health and care services. Support can involve classroom strategies, individual sessions or small groups. Parents take part in reviewing targets, and a Personal Learning Plan may be considered if evaluation shows that support is not narrowing the gap between a child and their peers. That gives families a role in shaping and reviewing support.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal primary admissions process and meet its deadline. The school directs families to Apply for a Primary School Place for that application. Treat the nursery choice and the Reception application as two separate decisions.
The school day runs from 8:50am to 3:20pm, with doors opening between 8:40am and 8:50am. These are school-day times. Visits to the nursery are encouraged, and families can register interest using the nursery application form. The office can be contacted on 0191 415 7214.
Uniform is encouraged, with branded and unbranded options accepted. Grey or black trousers and navy or grey skirts or pinafores form part of the clothing choices. Blue gingham dresses are another permitted option during the summer term. For PE, nursery children’s trainers should have no laces, a practical detail when choosing footwear they can manage.
Children can start in the term after their third birthday.
They have their own outdoor area, open for most of the school day, rather than a separate scheduled yard break.
It is a half-termly selection of books across six themes, including diversity, seasonal change and class favourites.
No. Families need to apply separately through the normal primary admissions process and meet its deadline.
Contact the school office on 0191 415 7214 or register interest through the nursery application form. Visits are encouraged.
