Kellington Primary School Nursery

Class 1 brings nursery and Reception children together within Kellington Primary School on Roall Lane. This places nursery within the school's earliest stage of education, rather than in a separate childcare setting. The everyday emphasis is on developing communication and giving children opportunities to revisit their learning.

Ofsted judged the school's early years provision Good at the inspection on 17 and 18 June 2025. That judgement covers early years as a whole; it is not a separate nursery rating.

Language gets consistent attention here. In June 2025, early years children enjoyed their learning, and staff regularly helped them develop speech and communication. Planned activities gave children opportunities to explore familiar learning further and consolidate it through practice. For parents, the useful emphasis is on building understanding through repeated opportunities, rather than simply moving children from one new activity to another.

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is the framework for education and care from birth to five. In plain parent language, it brings together learning to communicate, move and manage feelings with early reading, writing and number work. It also includes discovering how the world works and expressing ideas through creative activities. These areas describe the breadth of early learning, rather than a timetable of separate school subjects.

Additional support starts with a conversation between parents and the class teacher. The school's special educational needs coordinator advises on strategies, and staff check progress to decide whether support needs adjusting. Parents also help plan individual provision when a child needs more intervention. This gives families a role in shaping support as needs become clearer.

Across the school, practical adaptations include visual prompts, movement breaks and headphones that reduce noise. Thrive informs support for emotional and social needs. The Nook provides an alternative space for pupils needing specific help with these skills, with the aim of enabling participation in classroom learning.

Preparation for joining EYFS includes planned transition, while staff receive information about individual children's needs. For continuing conversations, teachers can speak with parents informally or by appointment; parent consultations take place in autumn and spring. These provide opportunities to discuss progress alongside day-to-day concerns.

Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. For September 2027 entry, attendance itself gives no admissions priority, and families must make a separate application through their home local authority in the normal admissions round, by its usual deadline.

Being part of Class 1 and applying for a school place are separate matters. Families should keep the Reception application in their plans even while their child is attending nursery.

The nursery timetable starts at 8:45am, with registration closing at 8:55am. Lunch is scheduled for 11:45am to 12:15pm, and the day ends at 3:15pm.

Session allocation. Eligibility for funded hours may not result in an offer covering all those hours when demand limits capacity. The school allocates hours separately from the criteria used to prioritise nursery places, so families should base childcare plans on their actual offer.

Visits can be arranged by telephoning the school office on 01977 661127. General enquiries can also go to admin@kp.starmat.uk. A visit gives parents an opportunity to discuss their child and ask questions before choosing the setting.