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Nursery at Gee Cross Holy Trinity CofE 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Songs, rhymes and daily stories give this nursery a clear starting point: learning to listen. Nursery children begin Twinkl Phonics with listening skills, while the Power of Reading approach introduces books from the start. These are concrete routines for a child's first experience of school.
The nursery is part of Gee Cross Holy Trinity CofE Primary School on Higham Lane in Hyde, with its own nursery teacher. Entry begins at age three. The school describes its Christian ethos as a basis for helping children become creative, confident and independent learners.
Daily phonics within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) uses actions, rhymes and songs. Twinkl Phonics starts in nursery with listening, giving children an introduction to the sounds that support reading. Story sessions happen every day too: children listen, respond and join in with texts they recognise. Power of Reading gives those encounters with books a named approach.
Reading areas in each classroom contain books suited to children's ages. That gives stories a physical place in the learning environment, alongside their place in the timetable. Parents are encouraged to share stories at home, extending a familiar activity beyond the nursery session.
Across the school grounds, Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) includes a mud kitchen, den building and a small world area. An all-year surface on the pitch is for all pupils. The school uses OPAL to encourage imaginative play with gathered materials, giving children opportunities to make decisions and work together.
Before a September start, nursery entrants are offered at least two school visits in July. Parents also have an introductory Welcome Evening. These first meetings let children begin recognising their surroundings and peers while staff learn about their needs. Home visits by nursery teachers may also take place where appropriate. A Home-School Planner allows written messages between home and school. Two formal parent consultation meetings take place each year, and parents can request a discussion of their child's annual report. These give families several ways to keep in touch about their child.
For children needing additional support, the school uses Assess, Plan, Do, Review: staff identify needs, plan help, put it into practice and review progress. Individual Education Plans or provision-map targets are discussed with parents each term. Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy are among the services that may be involved, with families consulted about external support.
A healthy snack such as fruit is encouraged, and children bring a named water bottle. Foods containing sesame or nuts are prohibited. Medical conditions requiring medication to remain at school must be recorded on a medical condition form, so care arrangements can account for them.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions route. Tameside residents apply online through Tameside Admissions; residents elsewhere apply through their home local authority. For September 2026 entry, the on-time deadline was 15 January 2026. That admissions cycle has passed.
Preparation is a separate matter. Children due to start Reception in September are offered at least two school visits in July, helping them become familiar with the setting and other children. This preparation does not secure admission.
The morning timetable needs attention before arranging childcare. One schedule runs from 8:45am to 11:45am, with longer attendance ending at 3pm; another runs from 9am to noon, also extending to 3pm. Confirm the applicable timetable when booking.
The nursery offers 15 hours, with an additional 15 funded hours for working families meeting the eligibility criteria. Families who do not qualify can privately fund the extra provision. Contact the school office for current charges.
Nursery applications go through the school office, which keeps the nursery waiting list. Enquiries can be made on 0161 368 2911 or at admin@geecross.tameside.sch.uk. Visits before applying can be arranged by telephone.
Children can join from age three.
Twinkl Phonics begins in nursery with listening skills, songs, actions and rhymes. Children also have daily story sessions through the Power of Reading approach.
For a September start, nursery entrants are offered at least two visits in July. Parents are invited to a Welcome Evening, and nursery-teacher home visits may take place where appropriate.
The additional 15 hours bring attendance to 30 hours per week. Working families meeting the eligibility criteria can claim the extra funded hours; other families can fund them privately.
No. Families need a separate Reception application. Tameside residents apply through Tameside Admissions online; families living elsewhere apply through their home local authority.
