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Nursery at Hornsea Burton 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
A Mud Kitchen, an outdoor Book Nook and weekly Forest School give Hornsea Burton’s nursery a distinctly practical character. Children can build, investigate and choose a story outdoors, with learning extending beyond the classroom in every season.
The nursery welcomes three- and four-year-olds into the school’s Foundation Stage Unit. Entry to FS1 is from the term following a child’s third birthday. At the November 2022 inspection, nursery children learned alongside Reception children, making friends and developing cooperation. At the Ofsted inspection on 29 and 30 November 2022, early years provision was graded Good.
Sessions combine activities children choose for themselves with those guided by adults. That balance gives children scope to follow an interest while encountering new skills through teaching. Indoors, resources are within children’s reach: role play and creative activities sit alongside reading, writing, phonics and maths, with sand and water available for exploration. Children can select equipment and investigate at their own pace.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) takes practical shape through language, number and learning together. In November 2022, children practised counting through songs and rhymes, while adults helped extend their vocabulary. A science activity involved feeling ice as it melted and combining it with flour. It made change something children could explore with their hands, rather than simply hear described.
Outside, the Sand and Water Area and construction resources provide materials for experimenting and making. Maths and Writing Areas take these activities outdoors too. The Book Nook creates a place for reading, while an independently accessible multi-skills shed contains resources for obstacle courses. These offer different reasons to move, handle materials and concentrate.
Forest School happens weekly for early years children, alongside trips linked to topics. Regular outdoor provision remains accessible in all weather. The nursery day therefore includes opportunities to explore the natural world as well as classroom activities.
Settling starts with an offered home visit for children joining EYFS. Families and teaching staff exchange information in surroundings familiar to the child, allowing staff to plan learning around that child from the outset. The team includes a nursery nurse and an EYFS class teacher.
Communication between home and school includes class updates, email and text reminders, plus parent consultations each term. Staff are available at the beginning and end of the day and can arrange a discussion when more time is needed. For concerns about learning or SEND, the class teacher is the first contact; the SEND coordinator can also help. The school uses Termly Support Plans, reviewed three times annually, and works with families and outside agencies on children’s needs.
Meals are prepared at Skipsea and transported to Hornsea Burton. Children may instead bring a packed lunch with their name and class number on the box. Nuts are prohibited because of allergy risks, so that restriction matters when preparing lunch.
At the November 2022 inspection, nursery children explored and learned alongside Reception children, making friendships and developing considerate behaviour and cooperation. This shared learning gave them familiarity with school life.
Attendance at nursery does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through their home local authority by its normal deadline. East Riding of Yorkshire Council is the school’s admission authority. Shared learning and friendships should be considered separately from the application decision.
FS1 children are offered five sessions totalling 15 funded hours. A 30-hour childcare offer is also available to parents who meet the eligibility criteria.
Wraparound care includes nursery-age children. Breakfast club runs from 7:45 to 8:45, Monday to Friday during term time, in the school hall; breakfast includes cereal, toast, yoghurt and a drink. After-school care runs from 3:30 to 5:30, with activities and a snack in the hall. This extends the options around the nursery day.
Parents must pre-book wraparound care with administration staff at the start of the week. Payment is required before the session, and cancellations need at least 24 hours’ notice to avoid charges. Contact the school for current charges.
To arrange a nursery visit, call the school office on 01964 536594. General enquiries can also go to hornseaburton.primary@eastriding.gov.uk. For Forest School, children need clothing and footwear suited to the weather; waterproof trousers and wellies are recommended for muddy winter conditions.
The nursery caters for three- and four-year-olds. Children can join FS1 from the term after their third birthday.
Children have weekly Forest School, all-weather outdoor learning, a Mud Kitchen, a Book Nook, sand and water activities, and construction resources.
Children new to EYFS are offered a home visit so families and staff can exchange information before learning begins.
No. Families need a separate application for Reception through their home local authority by the normal deadline.
Yes. Breakfast club runs from 7:45 to 8:45 on weekdays during term time, and after-school care runs from 3:30 to 5:30. Parents must pre-book with administration staff at the beginning of the week.
