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Nursery at Pembury House Nursery 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Natural materials, children's questions and outdoor exploration shape nursery life at Pembury House. The Natural Thinkers programme follows children's interests, giving their discoveries a place in the planning rather than treating play as a break from learning.
Pembury House is a maintained nursery school and Children's Centre in Tottenham. Its nursery places serve children aged two, three and four, with the main office on Lansdowne Road. This is nursery education in its own school setting, with primary school the next separate step.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) gives learning its structure. For parents, that means developing communication, movement and relationships alongside early reading, mathematics, creativity and understanding the world. Staff observe children's play and use those observations to plan activities, including work with natural resources and found objects.
Reggio Emilia and Nordic Rain and Shine Forest Schools influence the teaching approach. Outdoors, climbing and sports equipment sit alongside urban forest school activities and environmental work through eco-school learning. These give children opportunities to investigate materials and practise physical skills as part of their learning.
In September 2022, Ofsted found carefully sequenced learning, with children exploring plant growth in the growing garden, investigating capacity through sand and water, and borrowing books from the little lending library. Those examples connect new ideas with things children can handle, test and share at home. The current curriculum uses Letters and Sounds to develop listening, speaking and early awareness of sounds.
Every child and family has a key person from the start. Tapestry, the online learning journal, combines nursery contributions with videos and information from home, so families can contribute to the account of their child's learning. Consultations and Learning Journey meetings provide another opportunity to agree development targets.
Settling requires practical planning from parents. During the first five days, families must be available to help their child adjust; a shorter timetable may be used, and these initial days are not charged. Staff also offer help with toilet and sleep routines. Children taking the working parent entitlement bring a packed lunch, while after-school care includes tea or snacks, with menus obtainable on request.
Two sensory rooms contain equipment including a bubble tube and light table. The building is on one level, with accessible entry, a disabled toilet and changing facilities. Depending on individual needs, support can include Box Clever or Curiosity groups and specialist sensory sessions. The SENCo holds the National Award for SEND coordination. In September 2022, Ofsted found exceptional SEND provision and effective safeguarding, including regular staff training and prompt referral of concerns.
Support beyond the core day. Children with SEND may need a gradual increase towards an eligible 30-hour place, and after-school care depends on the nursery being able to meet their education, health and safety needs. Discuss wraparound arrangements with the SENCo before relying on them.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate primary school application. For Haringey's September 2026 intake, applications went through eAdmissions and the deadline was 15 January 2026. Haringey's community-school criteria do not give priority for nursery attendance; other schools' own admission arrangements determine their criteria. Children with an EHCP follow the SEND Service's transfer procedure.
Transition support is a separate matter. For children with SEND, information is passed to the receiving school, meetings and visits can be arranged after an offer, and settling arrangements are agreed around individual needs. Extra visits and Choosing Positive Futures meetings help families prepare for that move.
Funded places run during term time. The 15-hour pattern is five mornings, 8:30am to 11:30am, or five afternoons, 12:10pm to 3:10pm. It covers universal places for three- and four-year-olds and Free for Twos places for eligible families. Eligible working families with children aged two to four can access 30 hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 3:10pm, plus Friday, 8:30am to 11:50am. Friday afternoon can be purchased separately.
Breakfast Club runs from 8am to 8:30am. After School Club starts at 3:10pm, with collection at 4:30pm or 6pm. These charged extensions depend on availability, may have waiting lists and are reconfirmed each term. Contract changes require written agreement and at least one month's notice. Contact the office for current charges.
Visits can be booked on 0208 801 9914 or through admin@pemburyhouse.haringey.sch.uk. A nursery application form starts the waiting-list process. Check the school calendar for holiday and training-day closures, and contact the school if collection will be late.
Nursery places are for children aged two, three and four. Subject to availability, children can start in the term after their second or third birthday.
Yes. The 15-hour pattern consists of five mornings from 8:30am to 11:30am or five afternoons from 12:10pm to 3:10pm, during term time.
Children attending under the working parent entitlement bring a packed lunch. After-school care includes tea or snacks, and a menu can be requested.
Parents must be available during the first five days to support settling. Children may follow a shorter timetable during those days, which are not charged. Each child and family is allocated a key person.
No. Reception requires a separate application. Haringey's community-school arrangements do not award priority for nursery attendance; check the admission arrangements of the primary schools you choose.
