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Nursery at Endike Academy
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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Communication and independent play give Endike’s early years its character. In September 2024, children concentrated on their chosen play, treated one another considerately and shared equipment. Adults helped some children communicate through symbols. These are useful foundations for joining in, expressing needs and learning alongside other children.
The nursery belongs to Endike Academy on Endike Lane in Hull. At the September 2024 inspection, it catered for two- and three-year-olds. Ofsted judged the school’s early years provision Good on 24 and 25 September 2024; that judgement covers early years within the school.
Play and communication sit together here. In September 2024, the early years curriculum covered a broad spread of learning, with language development a clear priority. Children stayed absorbed in activities they chose themselves, while adults provided symbols for those who needed another way to communicate. For parents, the useful combination is time to pursue an interest and help to participate.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) approach includes assessing children’s development to shape subsequent activities and identify additional support needs. In plain parent language, staff use what a child can already do to plan their next steps. This connects learning opportunities with the individual child rather than treating development as one fixed pace.
Starting nursery includes opportunities to become familiar with the people and surroundings. Stay and Play sessions bring parents and children together, and transition photo booklets help children recognise staff and spaces over the summer. Teachers visit a child’s existing nursery; a home visit is arranged for children who do not attend one. Meetings involving the class teacher, SENDCo and relevant agencies are arranged for children with high needs.
Staffing distinguishes the younger provision from F1 nursery: the 2025–2026 team structure assigns classroom support staff to each. For special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), class teachers organise support, with the SENDCo monitoring provision. Children on the SEND register have a One Page Profile and a Termly Support Plan. Reviews take place in October, February and June, giving families regular points to discuss targets and progress.
Communication support includes WellComm screening, vocabulary boards and communication lanyards. Across the academy, sensory spaces provide places children can use to regulate, while the medical room holds medication in a locked cupboard. Individual Health Care Plans are prepared with parents for children with medical needs. These arrangements connect classroom support with practical care.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place and gives no nursery-attendance priority for entry in 2027–2028. A separate application is required. Hull residents submit Hull City Council’s Common Application Form by 15 January 2027; families living elsewhere apply through their home local authority. Keep that application separate from nursery arrangements.
Preparation for the next class has its own purpose. Nursery children have July transition days, attending their usual hours with their new class teacher. For children receiving SEND support, parents, teachers and the SENDCo review support plans in June before transition week. That gives the receiving team information about the child’s needs; it does not change the admissions decision.
For nursery enquiries, contact the academy on 01482 616461. Families are encouraged to look around and speak with staff before joining, so a visit can help a child begin recognising their new surroundings.
For concerns about learning or wellbeing once a child attends, the class teacher is the first contact. Termly parent consultations provide scheduled discussions, and parents can request an appointment between those meetings.
No. A separate application is required, and nursery attendance gives no priority under the 2027–2028 admission arrangements.
Hull residents submit Hull City Council’s Common Application Form by 15 January 2027. Families outside Hull apply through their home local authority.
Stay and Play sessions and transition photo booklets help children become familiar with staff and surroundings. Teachers visit the child’s existing nursery, or arrange a home visit if the child does not attend one.
Children on the SEND register have a One Page Profile and a Termly Support Plan. Class teachers arrange support, monitored by the SENDCo, with opportunities for parents to discuss progress and targets.
Ofsted judged Endike Academy’s early years provision Good at the inspection on 24 and 25 September 2024. This is an early years judgement within the school inspection.
