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Nursery at St William of York 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Loose parts, sensory play and stories give this nursery its character. At St William of York Catholic Primary School, children aged two, three and four have their own Nursery class within the school's early years provision. Catholic teaching is part of the learning programme, alongside play shaped by children's interests.
The team combines a class teacher with an early years teaching assistant and a teaching assistant for the two-year-old provision. That gives the youngest age group an identified staffing role within the nursery team.
Children have room to choose, with adults also leading activities. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum follows individual interests and needs: in everyday language, staff use what catches a child's attention to shape learning, alongside planned opportunities. Observations of play inform planning as it happens, so an emerging interest can influence what comes next.
Loose parts invite children to explore materials in different ways. Sensory activities cater for younger children, while play connected to popular culture and themed activities add other starting points. The learning environment is designed to feel familiar and homelike, with opportunities to act independently and learn alongside other children. The EYFS page also introduces Reggio Emilia's emphasis on exploration and children developing their own understanding.
Stories, singing and rhymes are concrete parts of the nursery experience. During the March 2024 inspection, Ofsted found Nursery children listening closely to stories and enjoying songs and rhymes; children in early years also approached learning positively. These are useful foundations for joining in and developing an interest in books.
Faith has a named curriculum too. Nursery uses To Know You More Clearly, connecting religious learning with prayer, Scripture and everyday experiences.
Settling begins before the first session. Home visits let children meet staff in familiar surroundings, followed by visits to the setting before starting. Families work with staff to shape the introduction around their child, making those first meetings part of the settling process rather than leaving introductions until the first nursery day.
At collection, parents can speak directly with the nursery team. For children with additional needs, the school's support structure brings together teachers, support staff, the SENDCO and an Inclusion Consultant. External specialists are involved when needed, and the school aims to include families throughout the process. The EYFS coordinator and nursery teacher also holds a deputy safeguarding role.
Food is part of the session routine. Children have fruit and other healthy snacks, with water and milk accessible during sessions. Baking ingredients are included in the snack charge. Bring spare clothes for changes, and slippers for indoor use: small practical preparations that support everyday care.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through the local authority using the Common Application Form. The school's admissions timetable gives 15 January as the deadline, with the supplementary faith form or Baptism Certificate returned separately to school.
Treat that application as a distinct task even when your child already attends Nursery. The Reception application follows the normal admissions process; nursery enrolment does not complete it.
Morning sessions run from 8:45am to 11:45am; afternoons run from 12:15pm to 3:15pm. Two-year-olds attend either five mornings or five afternoons. For three- and four-year-olds, the options include five morning sessions, five afternoon sessions, or two and a half days each week. A 30-hour provision is also offered.
Additional charges. Lunch cover for the 30-hour provision and snack and baking carry charges. Extra three-hour sessions can be bought when space permits. Contact the school office for current charges and nursery enquiries on 0151 924 7280. Breakfast Club runs from 7:45am to 8:45am and is charged separately.
The nursery uniform is the school jogging suit, a white polo shirt and black shoes or trainers, with neither buckles nor laces. Label clothing. If another adult will collect your child, tell the class teacher or school office so the collection arrangements are clear.
The nursery has provision for children aged two, three and four.
Morning sessions are 8:45am to 11:45am, and afternoon sessions are 12:15pm to 3:15pm. Breakfast Club runs from 7:45am to 8:45am.
Staff meet children through home visits and visits to the setting before they start, working with families on each child's introduction.
Children have healthy snacks and fresh fruit. Milk and water are available during sessions, and the snack charge also covers baking ingredients.
No. Families must apply separately through the local authority using the Common Application Form by 15 January. The supplementary faith form or Baptism Certificate goes to the school.
