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Nursery at Somerdale Educate Together Primary 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
A wildlife pond, gardening areas and a weekly visit to the school’s nature area give Somerdale’s pre-school a clear outdoor thread. This is nursery provision for children aged 3 and 4, based inside Somerdale Educate Together Primary Academy on the Somerdale estate. The early years garden was extended in 2023, adding to the space available for play and learning.
The nursery combines the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with Learn Together, an ethical curriculum that explores identity, kindness and fairness. That gives families two connected strands: children’s early development and their relationships with other people. Ofsted graded the school’s early years provision Good following the inspection on 1 and 2 March 2022. This is an early years judgement within the school inspection.
Play follows children’s interests, with adults also introducing activities suited to their development. Enquiry questions organise the learning. The EYFS covers seven connected areas, bringing language, movement and emotional development together with early literacy, mathematics, creative expression and understanding the world. For parents, the emphasis is on developing several skills through play rather than treating each as a separate lesson.
Development Matters supports curriculum planning, while the Achievosaurs help children practise exploring, persisting and thinking through ideas. Adults observe children’s play and use those observations to shape their next learning experiences. Indoor and outdoor provision both form part of this approach; children are encouraged to take responsibility for their play and become more independent.
The nature area includes a fire pit as well as the pond and gardening spaces. Weekly visits make the school grounds part of the learning routine. Connections extend beyond the grounds, too: pre-school children perform an annual nativity for residents at The Chocolate Quarter. In March 2022, nursery children developed early reading foundations through songs and games involving rhyme and sounds. This puts listening and playful language work before formal reading.
Tapestry gives parents access to their child’s online learning diary, making classroom learning visible at home. Across the early years, communication also includes termly newsletters, home-school communication books and curriculum meetings. These provide different ways to follow learning and discuss a child’s progress.
For additional needs, families can contact the school’s SEND team at senco@somerdaleet.org.uk. Child protection training covers all school staff, who must pass concerns about harm or neglect to the designated safeguarding lead. In March 2022, early years children settled into routines promptly and approached learning positively, giving a dated picture of how children adjusted to expectations.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process by the relevant deadline. When applications exceed places, allocation follows the school’s admission criteria.
For September 2026 entry, the application deadline was midnight on 15 January 2026. That cycle has passed. The distinction matters when choosing childcare: a nursery place and a Reception place are separate decisions.
Flexible childcare spans 13 to 32.5 hours. Eligible parents can use their 15 or 30 hour free childcare entitlement, so the attendance pattern and the funded entitlement need to be considered together. Contact the school for current charges.
Pre-school enquiries go directly to preschool@somerdaleet.org.uk or 0117 3790888. This gives families a dedicated nursery contact rather than relying on the general school enquiry route.
The pre-school caters for children aged 3 and 4.
The early years garden was extended in 2023. Children also visit a nature area with gardening spaces, a wildlife pond and a fire pit every week.
Parents can use Tapestry to view their child’s online learning diary. Early years communication also includes termly newsletters, home-school communication books and curriculum meetings.
No. Families must apply separately for Reception through the normal admissions process. Oversubscribed places are allocated against the school’s admission criteria.
Email preschool@somerdaleet.org.uk or telephone 0117 3790888.
