All Saints Church of England Infant Academy Nursery

Fairy tales and conversation give this nursery its clearest character: children retell stories, learn to handle books and hear adults extend their vocabulary during play. Reading starts early here. The nursery belongs to All Saints Church of England Infant Academy on Northolme Road in Hessle, with funded entry from the term after a child's third birthday.

Language runs through play. At the Ofsted inspection on 30 April and 1 May 2024, adults developed children's vocabulary as they played, while early-years book choices encouraged an interest in reading. For a parent, the useful distinction is that learning to read begins with conversation and familiarity with stories, rather than simply picking up a reading book.

Retelling fairy tales gives children practice using story language themselves. Learning how to handle and care for books adds another practical habit alongside that talk. These are concrete parts of the early-years experience: listening, speaking and becoming comfortable with books.

Tapestry connects those learning moments with home. Staff record what children do and say, sometimes adding a comment about progress or a next step. Parents can read the observations, reply and contribute their own examples. This gives families a way to continue a particular interest or piece of learning beyond the session.

Stay & Play sessions are open to prospective nursery families. They provide an opportunity to become familiar with the setting before choosing it; parents can contact the office for event details or arrange a nursery visit.

For children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), the school's SENDCo can discuss provision with families. Across Ebor Academy Trust, support follows an assess, plan, do, review cycle: understand the child's needs, agree support, put it into practice and review its effect. Support plans involve parents and relevant professionals, giving families a part in deciding what happens next. Parents of children with SEND have opportunities to discuss progress at least three times a year.

A packed lunch is required for children staying for a full day. That makes lunch preparation part of the family's routine. Safeguarding concerns should be raised verbally with the Designated Safeguarding Lead promptly, with the Head of School or Executive Headteacher as alternatives if the lead is unavailable.

Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place and gives no admissions priority for September 2027 entry. Families must make a separate Reception application through their home local authority. East Riding residents can apply online through East Riding school admissions; families living elsewhere apply through their own council. The deadline for September 2027 entry is 15 January 2027.

Transition support is a separate matter. Ebor Academy Trust's arrangements include summer-term visits to the next classroom and teacher, with additional familiarisation visits for children with SEND where appropriate. These help children prepare for a change of class; they do not alter the application process.

Morning nursery sessions run Monday to Friday, 8:45am to 11:45am. Afternoon sessions run from 12:30pm to 3:30pm, and full-day attendance is also possible. Session choice. Preferred sessions cannot be guaranteed, so families should secure their agreed pattern before organising other childcare around it.

The nursery accepts 15 funded hours per week from the term following the third birthday, with September, January and April entry points. It also accepts the government's 30-hour code for up to 15 additional funded hours. The additional provision depends on having that code; families should distinguish their funded entitlement from the sessions they request.

To arrange a visit, call 01482 648082. Nursery interest can be registered online, or families can collect a paper application from the Infant school Main Office. Contact the school for current charges.