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Nursery at Honley CofE (VC) Junior, Infant and Nursery 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Two sites shape Honley’s nursery offer: School Street for the Early Years Unit, and Jaggar Lane for extended daycare. The distinction matters. Children aged 3 and 4 can attend School Street, while daycare accommodates ages 2 to 4 and provides longer days and holiday care.
Part-time nursery provision starts in the term after a child’s third birthday. It sits within Honley CofE (VC) Junior, Infant and Nursery School, rather than being a separate nursery setting. Ofsted graded the school’s early years provision Good at the inspection on 6 and 7 February 2024; that is an early years judgement within the school inspection.
The school describes an early years approach based on play and first-hand experience. The school aims to shape learning around children’s interests and what families tell staff about them, with outdoor experiences and problem-solving given emphasis. That makes the child’s own curiosity part of the planning.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) brings together learning to communicate, manage feelings and relationships, move confidently, explore numbers and literacy, understand the world and express ideas creatively. These are connected parts of a young child’s development, rather than a timetable of separate school subjects. Outdoor activities remain accessible across morning and afternoon sessions, so outside learning extends beyond a designated playtime. The School Street playground includes climbing frames, which require staff supervision.
Books have a regular place in the day. In February 2024, early years children had daily storytelling and a weekly show and read activity. Classroom book areas were well stocked, giving children books to explore alongside shared stories. Nursery activities have included a Teddy Bear’s picnic and an International Day visit to Jaggar Lane, bringing activities beyond the usual classroom setting.
Settling can be adapted to the child. Families are invited to visit before joining, and the school arranges introductory sessions according to individual needs. For children needing additional support, extra visits or small projects can be organised. This gives families a practical way to prepare for a new routine.
The school’s SEND arrangements begin with the class teacher, with an early years SENCO available through the school. An Additional Needs Plan is developed with parents and relevant professionals where needs create an ongoing barrier to learning. School Street has some accessibility restrictions because of the building’s age, although the main building can accommodate wheelchair access; reasonable adjustments are made for access needs.
For children using daycare, communication includes Tapestry, Stay and Play sessions, parents’ evenings and termly Individual Curriculum Programmes. Families share preferences and ways to comfort an upset child, helping staff connect care with home routines. Lunches are supplied by Kirklees Catering. Parents provide nappies, wipes and nappy cream for both funded and fee-paying sessions.
Nursery or daycare attendance gives no priority for Honley’s Reception places and does not guarantee admission. Parents must make a separate application through Kirklees School Admissions using the normal Reception process. Choosing the nursery and choosing a Reception school are separate decisions.
Transition support is a different matter. The school arranges transition meetings between year groups and stages. Additional visits can be organised where appropriate. These preparations support the move itself; they do not change the admissions position.
School Street offers sessions from 8:50am to 11:50am, 1pm or 3:20pm, plus an afternoon option from 1pm to 3:20pm. The part-time entitlement is 15 hours during term time, taken as five three-hour sessions. Longer funded patterns include 15/30-hour options from the term after the third birthday, subject to availability.
Wraparound and holiday care take place in daycare. Jaggar Lane opens from 7:30am to 6pm, five days a week, 51 weeks a year, with individual collection and drop-off arrangements agreed with the Childcare Manager. An enquiry/registration form is available through the school office; telephone 01484 508001 to discuss session requirements.
Optional extras cover food, consumables and enrichment activities. Families can provide alternatives or decline optional enrichment outside EYFS requirements. Opting out is arranged termly with 30 days’ notice before the funding term begins. Ask the school for current charges.
School Street offers early education for children aged 3 and 4, starting from the term after their third birthday, subject to availability. Jaggar Lane daycare takes children aged 2 to 4.
Options are 8:50am to 11:50am, 8:50am to 1pm, 8:50am to 3:20pm, and 1pm to 3:20pm.
Yes. Daycare provides holiday and wraparound care, operating five days a week for 51 weeks a year. Christmas, New Year and bank holidays are excluded.
No. Nursery and daycare attendance confer no Reception priority. Parents apply separately through Kirklees School Admissions.
Contact the school office on 01484 508001. Families can obtain an enquiry/registration form through the office and arrange to look around the school.
