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Nursery at Snaith 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Choosing the teacher’s next book is part of early years life at Snaith Primary School. Children vote for the story they want to hear, giving them a say in shared reading. This is the school’s own nursery, with entry from the term following a child’s third birthday and a choice of full or half days.
Ofsted graded the school’s early years provision Outstanding at the inspection on 24 and 25 June 2025. That judgement covers early years within the school; it is not a separate nursery rating.
Books give children something to choose, discuss and enjoy together. The early years book vote turns listening to a story into an activity children help shape. In June 2025, children showed sustained attention and enthusiasm for learning, with staff helping them establish classroom expectations from the outset. Learning and routines develop together.
The early years foundation stage combines learning with children’s development. Here, the June 2025 findings highlighted children’s readiness to engage with activities and their positive approach to learning. Children also played cooperatively and became familiar with routines quickly, making participation in the group an important part of their day.
Safety learning starts early too. Jigsaw is the school’s programme for personal, social and health education and relationships education, while teaching about online safety begins in the early years foundation stage. This brings care for themselves and others into the learning programme.
Settling begins before the first term. Nursery staff meet children and their parents at a nursery drop-in during the preceding term. Families can meet other children and parents and ask questions, so the first session follows an initial introduction to the people involved.
For additional needs, the school uses Termly Support Plans and One Page Profiles. These bring together targets, support strategies and a child’s strengths; reviews involve parents alongside staff and children at least termly. Concerns can be discussed with the class teacher or SENCO, giving families a direct route into planning support.
Communication also includes Class Dojo, where staff share photographs and messages about school experiences. Breakfast club includes a light breakfast, while after-school care provides a light tea with fruit, sandwiches, yoghurt and a drink. Those meals belong to the club sessions, rather than describing the nursery’s daytime food arrangements.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through their home local authority by its application deadline. East Riding of Yorkshire Council coordinates admissions for the school; families living outside East Riding apply through the authority where they live.
Preparation for a change of class is a separate matter from securing a place. The school’s SEND transition support includes booklets and, where appropriate, social stories. These help children prepare for a change in routines and people, rather than conferring an admissions advantage.
Eligible children receive 15 or 30 funded hours each week. Nursery bookings can be full days, half days or half days with lunch, allowing families to choose a session pattern. Enquiries and nursery applications go through the school office on 01405 860452.
Before School Activity Club accepts nursery children and runs from 7.45am to 8.55am each day. Its arts and crafts table supports activities such as puppet and bracelet making. After School Activity Club runs from 3:30pm to 5:30pm, with board games, quiet reading and outdoor sports when weather permits. Club places are booked through the Arbor Portal. Contact the school for current charges.
Children can join from the term after their third birthday.
Families can choose full days, half days or half days including lunch. Funded provision is 15 or 30 hours per week, depending on eligibility.
Children and parents meet nursery staff at a drop-in session during the term before starting. It also gives families an opportunity to meet other parents and children.
No. A separate Reception application must be made through your home local authority by its application deadline.
Call the school office on 01405 860452. School visits can also be arranged by telephone.
