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Nursery at Jubilee 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Books borrowed for home and outdoor exploration in all weathers give Jubilee’s nursery its character. Opal Class is the nursery provision within Jubilee Primary School in Tulse Hill, London, with places starting from age three. Its Starting Nursery topic brings classroom routines, sharing and separation from parents into the learning itself. Becoming familiar with the day is part of the work.
Early years has a deputy head role. For families, the practical choice is between daily mornings, a pattern combining full days with a Wednesday session, and five full days for children eligible for the full-time funded offer.
Starting Nursery connects stories with experiences children are learning to manage: spending time away from parents, sharing with other children and understanding classroom routines. Jubilee SMART 5 is introduced alongside those routines, giving families something specific to discuss at home.
Language work includes STAR words such as family, classroom and outside. Parents are encouraged to use the vocabulary in conversation, share rhymes and talk about story characters. Each child receives a reading record, while the Nursery Lending Library supplies books for home. Daily shared reading and weekly book changes are encouraged, making stories a link between the classroom and family life.
Within the early years foundation stage (EYFS), art includes experimenting with colour, joining materials and investigating texture. Painting, collage and cutting give children practical ways to explore materials and practise movement skills. Learning also extends into the nursery’s outdoor area whatever the weather. Coats and wellies have a purpose here: children need clothing suited to that exploration.
Settling is addressed through the Starting Nursery topic, including books about separation and sharing. Parent Hub carries learning information and messages, so families can follow what children are doing and continue conversations at home. Children should bring spare clothes and a water bottle.
For concerns about development or learning, the class teacher is the first contact; families can also arrange an appointment with the SENCO. This provides a route to discussing support around an individual child’s needs.
Specialist provision includes the Sunshine Centre, whose 16 places span Nursery to Year 6. Children in this autism resource base receive speech and language therapy and use mainstream learning spaces with adult support. Its sensory room includes fidget toys, ear defenders and weighted blankets. Applications are managed by Lambeth SEND: children need an EHCP and either an autism diagnosis or an assessment in progress, with decisions dependent on needs and space. These are specialist placements, rather than an automatic part of a nursery place. Families using the Sunshine Centre can also receive resources for home, including social stories, visual timetables and PECS boards to support everyday routines.
Attending Jubilee’s nursery does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions route and meet the deadline for their entry year. The school handles nursery applications, while Lambeth manages Reception admissions. Treat these as two separate steps when planning your child’s education.
Jubilee funds nursery places from a child’s third birthday; government funding starts the following term. The 15-hour offer can be taken as mornings from 09:00 to 12:00, Monday to Friday, or as two full days and a Wednesday morning or afternoon session.
Eligible children can attend five full days, 09:00 to 15:30, totalling 32.5 hours. The school funds the additional 2.5 hours beyond the 30-hour entitlement to align collection with older siblings. Paid top-up sessions are also offered; check current charges with the school when applying.
Apply directly to Jubilee for nursery and describe the pattern your family needs. Enquiries go to the school office on 020 86786530 or admin@jubilee.lambeth.sch.uk. Uniform includes a yellow polo, a blue Jubilee cardigan or jumper, and grey or black bottoms. Label clothing with the child’s name and class.
Nursery places start from age three. Jubilee funds places from the third birthday, before government funding begins the following term.
Yes. One 15-hour funded option runs from 09:00 to 12:00, Monday to Friday.
Subject to eligibility, children attend five days from 09:00 to 15:30. This totals 32.5 hours, including 2.5 hours funded by the school beyond the 30-hour entitlement.
A water bottle, spare clothes and suitable outdoor clothing, including coats and wellies as needed. The nursery explores outdoors in all weathers.
No. Reception requires a separate application through the normal admissions process. Lambeth manages Reception admissions; Jubilee manages nursery admissions.
