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Nursery at Monksdown 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Rhymes, stories and the sounds of language give Monksdown’s nursery its clearest character. This is the nursery within Monksdown Primary School in Norris Green, Liverpool. In 2024–2025, it had 30 children. That figure describes the nursery group, rather than the much larger primary school around it.
Reading begins with listening here. At the October 2023 inspection, nursery children were developing their understanding of sounds and enjoying songs, rhymes and stories. These are concrete starting points for families who want an introduction to language through shared activities: children hear words, listen to stories and explore how language sounds.
Nursery sits within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), alongside Reception. Additional reading support reaches children in the early years who need help catching up, giving that early introduction to language a route to extra assistance.
Curriculum clarity. In October 2023, some subjects needed a clearer account of the knowledge children should acquire, including during the early years; school-wide checks on understanding also needed greater consistency. For families, the distinction matters: the specific nursery reading activities were established, while curriculum planning across some subjects required further work.
Concerns about development start with the class teacher, with the special educational needs coordinator (SENDCo) involved as the next step. Support follows an assess, plan, do, review cycle, so decisions can be revisited as staff and parents learn more about a child’s needs. Parents can discuss individual support plans with the teacher each term.
The school’s SEND arrangements include individual or small-group work and adjustments to tasks, resources and support. Adapted seating and classroom aids are examples of adjustments where appropriate. These give families practical ways to discuss access to learning, rather than treating additional needs as a single category.
Specialist help includes Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy through Alder Hey Children’s Hospital Trust. Referrals for external support are discussed with parents and require their consent. The SENDCo holds a teaching qualification and a Master’s Degree in Special Educational Needs. For children with more complex medical needs, an Individual Health and Care Plan is completed with parents, with designated staff administering and supervising medication.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through Liverpool City Council. Nursery attendance is not a priority criterion: priority groups cover children in local authority care, exceptional medical or social needs, siblings, and other applicants, with distance used when a group has more applicants than places.
For the September 2026 intake, families had to apply before Thursday 15 January 2026. That deadline has passed.
Transition support is separate from allocation. Children starting Reception have planned school visits to meet their classroom, teacher and peers. Parents are invited to a meeting about settling into school routines, and the SENDCo can meet families whose children already have identified additional needs. Familiarisation supports the move; it does not secure admission.
For nursery enquiries, contact the school office on 0151 226 1606 or email monksdown-ao@monksdown.liverpool.sch.uk. Families are welcome to enquire about places or tour the school. In May 2025, the nursery was full, so that dated position should not be treated as today’s availability.
No. A separate application through Liverpool City Council is required, and nursery attendance is not a priority criterion.
The nursery had 30 children in 2024–2025. It was recorded as full in May 2025.
The October 2023 inspection described nursery children learning about sounds, singing rhymes and listening to stories.
Start with your child’s class teacher. The SENDCo can then become involved, and parents participate in planning and reviewing support.
Telephone the school office on 0151 226 1606 or email monksdown-ao@monksdown.liverpool.sch.uk. Families can also enquire about touring the school.
