Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School Nursery

Spanish songs, child-led play and books to share at home give the nursery at Blessed Sacrament its character. Early education starts with Little Buds, the provision for two-year-olds, alongside Nursery and Little Learners, the school's 30-hour provision. These belong to Phase 1, its Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) department.

This is nursery education within a Catholic primary school on Cedar Road, Liverpool. Ofsted judged the school's early years provision Outstanding at the inspection on 12 and 13 November 2024. That judgement covers early years across the school rather than a separately inspected nursery.

Children's ideas help shape the learning. Across Little Buds, Little Learners and Nursery, the approach is child-initiated, with play taking place indoors and outside. The EYFS is the early education framework here: communication, physical development, literacy, maths and creative expression are among its curriculum areas. For parents, that means learning extends beyond early reading to movement, conversation and making things.

Language starts early. In November 2024, children in Nursery and the two-year-old provision were learning through rhymes and sounds, building foundations for later phonics. Adults used prompts and questions skilfully to extend understanding, while indoor and outdoor learning spaces helped children become more independent. The emphasis was on curiosity as well as knowledge.

Spanish begins in Nursery through games and singing. Forest School lessons bring a bushcraft specialist together with teachers, adding another way to learn outdoors. Back in the classroom, each class has a reading area. Nursery children take home an Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks book plus another book for enjoyment with their parents, giving families a concrete way to continue sharing stories.

Daily collective worship gives the day its Catholic rhythm. Nursery children also begin joining the weekly assemblies when they are ready.

Sharing, taking turns and helping other children are taught from entry at age two. In November 2024, these habits were part of the early years experience, making social learning an explicit part of children's education.

Parents can take part in weekly Nursery stay and play sessions, with celebrations of children's learning at the end of each term. Class teachers and leaders are also available for appointments throughout the year to discuss learning. These are useful opportunities to connect home interests with classroom experiences.

Food for Thought provides the school's catering. Meals are cooked fresh using local produce, menus change weekly and alternatives accompany the main choice. This describes the school's meal service; it does not establish which Nursery sessions include lunch.

Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through Liverpool City Council and complete the school's admission forms. The school admission form and supplementary faith form go to the office, with birth and baptism certificates also requested. Apply again by the normal Reception deadline: a nursery place does not replace that application.

For Nursery enquiries, contact the school office on 0151 525 9600 or email admin@bsprimary.com. Prospective parents can make an appointment to meet the team and look around.

Little Learners provides the 30-hour offer. Families who think they qualify are asked to register their interest promptly; eligibility remains a condition of that offer.

Nursery uniform uses red jogging trousers, a badged red polo shirt and a badged red sweatshirt or cardigan, with Velcro trainers. Red school shorts are an option in summer. The practical clothing suits a day built around play and movement.