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Nursery at Daubeney 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Buttons, zips and dressing up give independence a practical purpose at Daubeney’s nursery. Children practise getting themselves dressed while adults build conversation into their play. In October 2023, Ofsted graded the school’s early years provision Good and highlighted the nursery’s work on communication, self-care and physical development outdoors. That judgement covers early years within the school, rather than a separately inspected nursery.
Provision includes two-year-olds and nursery children aged three and four at Daubeney Primary School in Clapton. The September 2025 admissions policy sets capacity at 15 for the two-year-old provision and 39 for the nursery, with a combination of full and part-time places. Nursery teaching sits within the Early Years Foundation Stage team.
Play provides both learning opportunities and a way for adults to understand each child. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) brings together early learning and children’s care: here, staff observe children’s own activities alongside planned play and conversation. Initial assessment covers language, movement and emotional and social development, as well as mathematics and literacy. Children have time to settle and form relationships before that assessment begins.
Communication has a concrete place in the day. In October 2023, adults developed children’s language through their exchanges and activities; the dressing-up corner also let children tackle fastenings and clothing for themselves. Small practical challenges make self-care part of play. Outdoor learning gave children opportunities to develop their movement skills, so the learning environment extended beyond indoor activities.
For two-year-olds, a formal developmental check takes place during their nursery attendance. This adds a specific review of development to the everyday observations, rather than relying solely on a first assessment.
Settling starts before the first nursery session. For the September intake, families attend an open day with a nursery tour and a meeting involving school leadership and the EYFS lead. A class teacher and key worker then visit the child at home. During the first week, attendance builds gradually while the parent spends progressively less time alongside their child. Children joining during the year also have a home visit and a gradual start.
Additional needs are addressed with parents. The federation’s early years SEND policy provides for identifying emerging difficulties, adjusting provision and including children with SEND in activities alongside their peers. School Support Plans are reviewed with parents each term; early years Education, Health and Care Plans have reviews every six months unless the plan specifies otherwise. These give families scheduled opportunities to discuss progress and support.
Toileting support includes an individual intimate care plan agreed with parents where a child still needs pull-ups. The aim is greater independence, with care provided by a staff member holding an enhanced DBS check.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place and does not confer priority under the admission criteria. Families must apply again through the normal local-authority admissions process; Hackney Education manages Reception admissions. The sibling criterion specifically excludes children in nursery and the two-year-old provision, so a younger child’s attendance there does not count as the qualifying school sibling.
Preparation for the next classroom is a separate matter. Transition days take place in early July so children can meet their teachers and become familiar with routines. For children with SEND, incoming and previous teaching and support staff share information about approaches that help the child. Familiarity supports the move; it does not change admission rights.
Two-year-old sessions run from 8:45am to 11:45am or 12:30pm to 3:30pm, with a full day from 8:45am to 3:30pm. For the older nursery children, morning sessions are 9am to noon, afternoons are 12:30pm to 3:30pm, and full days run from 9am to 3:30pm. Full-time places may be paid for or funded when government eligibility conditions are met.
For three- and four-year-olds, the universal entitlement is 15 hours each week across 38 term-time weeks, beginning the term after the third birthday. Eligible working families can access up to 30 hours. The eligibility code must reach the school before the relevant term starts. Meals, nappies and trips may attract additional charges; contact the school for current charges.
Apply for nursery through the main school office. Families can arrange a school tour by calling 020 8985 4380 or emailing admin@daubeney.hackney.sch.uk, giving them an opportunity to discuss the provision before applying.
There is provision for two-year-olds and nursery places for children aged three and four. The September 2025 policy gives capacities of 15 and 39 respectively.
Yes. Two-year-old full days run from 8:45am to 3:30pm, while older nursery full days run from 9am to 3:30pm. Older nursery full-time places can be funded subject to eligibility or paid for.
The class teacher and key worker visit at home before the child starts. During the first week, nursery hours increase gradually and the parent’s time staying with the child decreases.
No. Nursery attendance does not guarantee a place or confer priority under the admission criteria. Reception requires a separate application through the local-authority process managed by Hackney Education.
Apply through the main school office. To arrange a tour, call 020 8985 4380 or email admin@daubeney.hackney.sch.uk.
