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Nursery at Holy Family Catholic 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Child-led choices and a Catholic outlook give Holy Family’s nursery its character. The provision belongs to Holy Family Catholic Primary School in Halewood, on Arncliffe Road, and forms part of its Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Its Aspire Programme connects Gospel values with British values, bringing the school’s religious identity into its early education.
For families, that ethos is part of the choice. The school’s admission arrangements ask families to support its Catholic education while allowing applications from those who are not Catholic.
Children’s interests help shape the learning. The EYFS curriculum allows topics to develop from what children want to explore, while adults encourage them to choose their own play. That gives children a part in deciding what they do, alongside learning how to manage choices independently.
EYFS brings learning, development and care together. Here, the early-years plan introduces classroom expectations from the start and gives attention to relationships with other children. Choosing an activity and learning to get along with someone else belong to the same day.
Books provide another regular thread. In May 2023, Ofsted found that adults shared stories daily with children in the early years. This gives young children repeated opportunities to listen to stories before reading for themselves. The early-years curriculum also includes learning about Judaism and, through a rolling programme, other faiths. These sit alongside the Catholic ethos and introduce children to beliefs beyond their own.
Before a child joins, the school may arrange a home visit or contact their previous setting, with professionals exchanging information. This gives adults a way to understand a child’s needs before the move. In May 2023, early-years children became familiar with the setting promptly and managed its daily routines.
Developmental concerns start with the class teacher, with appointments arranged through the office. The school’s SEND process uses Play-Plans or Individual Education Plans, developed with families and reviewed three times each academic year. Parents receive a copy, giving home and school shared targets to work towards.
Support can include advice from Speech and Language Therapy or Occupational Therapy, according to individual need and with parental consent for referrals. The school’s sensory provision includes ear defenders, movement breaks and quiet spaces. Wheelchair access and adapted toilets are features of the school building; individual access arrangements can be discussed with staff.
Communication continues through parent evenings and the school app. Families receive an invitation to the app after their child joins, allowing notifications and emails to reach them directly.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application to their home local authority through its Common Application Form. Nursery attendance is not a priority criterion in the 2027/2028 admission arrangements.
For entry in September 2027, the application deadline is 15 January 2027. Families seeking consideration under faith criteria also need the Supplementary Information Form and supporting documents returned to the school by that date. Treat the nursery decision and the Reception application as separate tasks.
Preparation for changing classes is a different matter. Summer handover meetings pass information between teachers, including SEND information, and children meet their next teacher towards the end of the summer term. Familiarity supports the change; it does not alter admission priority.
The school office can be contacted on 0151 282 8971 at Holy Family, Arncliffe Road, Halewood, Liverpool, L25 9PA.
Early Years Pupil Premium provides additional support for eligible children’s learning, development and care. Eligibility can relate to qualifying family benefits or care circumstances. This is support funding for the setting, distinct from a family’s nursery-hours entitlement.
No. A separate application must be made to the home local authority, and nursery attendance does not confer priority under the 2027/2028 arrangements.
The deadline is 15 January 2027. Families applying under faith criteria should also return the Supplementary Information Form and supporting documents to the school by that date.
Yes. The EYFS plan allows topics to follow children’s interests and encourages independent choices about play.
Speak to the class teacher first. An appointment can be arranged through the school office, and concerns can then be passed to the SEND co-ordinator.
Teachers exchange information during summer transition meetings, including SEND information. Children also meet their next class teacher in the final weeks of the summer term.
