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Nursery at Faith 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Conversation, imaginative play and learning to recognise feelings give Faith’s nursery its character. Children join after their third birthday, becoming part of the early years provision at a joint Catholic and Church of England primary school. The emphasis on language matters: learning to explain an idea or join a conversation is an important part of the early years curriculum here.
The January 2026 Ofsted judgement for early years was Expected standard. This covers the school’s early years provision, rather than giving the nursery a separate grade. Vocabulary development was a strength, while the consistency of adult teaching and reinforcement of learning needed attention.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) combines early learning with children’s development and care. At Faith, communication takes a prominent place alongside practical mathematics and early reading. In January 2026, learning across the early years followed a sequence that built on what children already knew. Stories and pretend play gave adults opportunities to develop children’s language through conversation.
Counting games and shape sorting make mathematical ideas tangible. Rocket building was another early years example, giving children something concrete to investigate and create. Phonics introduced letter sounds in a structured sequence. These are examples across the early years, rather than a fixed timetable for every nursery session.
Indoor learning areas and outdoor space had plentiful resources for children to explore and use independently. Emotional learning has its own named approach: Zones of Regulation begins in the early years, using puppets and organised play to help children recognise feelings. That gives young children a practical way to start talking about emotions.
Teaching consistency. In January 2026, adults sometimes missed opportunities to return to important ideas and strengthen children’s understanding. Some children consequently developed less depth of knowledge than they could. More consistently effective adult interactions were an explicit improvement priority.
Before children start nursery, families are invited to meet their teacher and visit the school. This offers an initial opportunity to build familiarity. In January 2026, early years staff established reassuring relationships with families promptly, helping parents feel confident about their children’s care.
Communication continues through Seesaw, window notices and newsletters. Progress discussions take place in autumn and spring, followed by a summer report and the option of a further conversation. Parents can also arrange a meeting with the class teacher or EYFS lead about concerns.
Snack brings children together for milk, fruit and/or a small snack, with encouragement to help themselves. It is also a chance to practise conversation and independence. Snack carries no charge. Families provide information about allergies and foods they do not want their child to eat; relevant adults receive that information. Early years staff have paediatric first aid training.
Additional needs are assessed from nursery onwards, with parents involved early when developmental concerns arise. Families are informed when outside agencies help support their child. In January 2026, early years leaders reviewed provision and adjusted help for disadvantaged children and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place and does not confer priority under the admission criteria. Families must make a separate application through Liverpool City Council. The school gives the application deadline as the beginning of February. A supplementary form is also required if parents want their application considered under the faith or denomination criteria. Choosing nursery therefore remains a separate decision from securing a school place.
For the 2025–2026 academic year, EYFS morning sessions ran from 8:30am to 11:30am, with afternoon sessions from 12:15pm to 3:15pm. Those times describe that academic year’s arrangements.
Nursery applications go through the school office. Call 0151 233 5092 to arrange a conversation with nursery staff; appointments to visit the early years classes are also offered. This gives families a direct introduction to the team before applying.
Children are admitted after their third birthday. Applications go through the school office.
No. Nursery attendance neither guarantees a place nor confers admission priority. Families apply separately through Liverpool City Council, with the school giving a deadline of the beginning of February.
EYFS morning sessions were 8:30am to 11:30am, and afternoon sessions were 12:15pm to 3:15pm.
There is no charge for snack. Children have milk, fruit and/or a light snack, and families should tell staff about allergies or foods they do not want their child to eat.
Yes. Early years visits are offered by appointment. Call 0151 233 5092 to arrange contact with nursery staff.
