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Nursery at The Canon Peter Hall 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
A kitchen where children help make their snack, a pond explored in small groups and outdoor play through the seasons give this nursery its practical character. There are 39 places at The Canon Peter Hall CofE Primary School in Immingham, with part-time and full-time attendance during term time.
Nursery forms part of the school's early years provision. Its classroom has resources chosen for the children's ages, while a shared outdoor area brings nursery children and Reception together. The school aims to develop independence and confidence, with communication and language a priority. For families, the distinctive combination is hands-on activity and contact with the next stage of school.
Children have space to choose and explore. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) links indoor and outdoor activities to seven learning areas: communication, relationships and emotions, physical development, early reading and writing, maths, understanding the world and creative expression. Staff plan around children's interests and what they already know. Teaching can involve individuals, the whole class or smaller groups, rather than relying on one format for everyone.
Inside, a large classroom, snack area and kitchen make everyday tasks part of nursery life. Children help staff prepare the daily snack, giving them a practical role in a familiar routine. Early reading uses the named phonics programme RWINc within the EYFS, alongside the school's emphasis on language.
Outside is more than a break from the classroom. Grass and hard surfaces support activity across the year, with muddy spaces retained and children helping develop an allotment. The woodland adds another place to explore. Nursery children also use the forest school area and pond with adults in small groups, so these experiences have a different scale from play in the shared outdoor space.
A relevant caution sits alongside that curriculum picture. In February 2023, Ofsted asked leaders to clarify the knowledge and skills children should acquire from early years onwards in some subjects, including design and technology. The practical activities are concrete; the sequencing of subject learning was an improvement priority at that point.
Preparation begins before a child starts. Staff talk with parents through a home visit, phone call or meeting, and invite families to spend time with their child's teacher in the provision. That gives children an opportunity to meet an adult and become familiar with the setting before their first sessions.
Consultation meetings continue the conversation about progress, and families receive an annual written account of attainment and development. Parents are also encouraged to read with their children. For additional needs, staff adapt teaching arrangements and monitor progress to decide when further support or challenge is needed. The school SENCo can be contacted through the office.
All early years staff hold paediatric first-aid training. Snack preparation involves children themselves, bringing food into the day's learning as well as its care routines.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal North East Lincolnshire admissions process, meeting the deadline for their child's intake. The council admissions team can be reached on 01472 326291, option 4.
Familiarity is a separate benefit. Nursery staff work with the Reception team, and the children share outdoor space. Those links support the change of class; they do not secure admission.
Morning sessions run from 9:00am to noon, with afternoons from 12:30pm to 3:30pm. The application choices include 15-hour mornings, 15-hour afternoons and a 30-hour full-time option. Full days are offered to families receiving 30-hour funding or paying for extra sessions. Ask the school for current charges. A 30-hour code must be obtained by the end of the month before the term begins.
Arrange a nursery visit through the office on 01469 510300, or use the nursery application form to request a place. Outdoor clothing is needed because the shared play area is used in all weather. Collection is restricted to people on the child's contact list unless the office has agreed another arrangement beforehand.
Morning sessions are 9:00am to noon and afternoon sessions are 12:30pm to 3:30pm. Part-time and full-time places operate during term time.
Full days are offered for families receiving 30-hour funding or paying for additional sessions. A 30-hour code must be obtained by the end of the month before term starts.
Children use grass, hard surfaces and the shared nursery and Reception outdoor area. They also explore the forest school area and pond in small groups led by adults, and regularly access the woodland.
Staff speak with parents before children start, through home visits, calls or meetings. Children and parents are invited to spend time with their teacher in the provision beforehand.
No. Reception requires a separate application through the normal North East Lincolnshire admissions process. Working with Reception staff and sharing outdoor space supports transition, rather than securing a place.
