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Nursery at Upton Cross 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Acorns and Conkers give Upton Cross’s nursery its own identity within the primary school. Two nursery classes operate across the school’s two sites, with provision for children over the age of three. Families can choose a morning or afternoon session, while the 30-hour provision gives children full-time access to the setting.
The nursery aims to recognise each child’s individuality and help their personal characteristics develop. Its practical appeal is the choice between shorter sessions and full-time attendance, allowing families to choose the pattern that suits them.
Morning sessions run from 8:30 to 11:30; afternoon sessions run from 12:30 to 3:30. These are distinct blocks of nursery time, with full-time access for children taking the 30-hour provision.
Jigsaw is the school’s approach to personal, social and health education, beginning in Early Years. Children revisit themes as they grow, with an emphasis on understanding emotions. Calm breathing, relaxation and reflection are among the techniques used. For a young child, this gives feelings and learning to manage them a place in the curriculum.
Across the school, classroom adaptations include visual prompts, themed displays and a working wall. Visual and tactile resources support access to learning, and quieter areas or more tailored visual aids can be provided where needed. There is also a sensory area accessible to all children. These arrangements give children different ways to understand activities and communicate, rather than relying entirely on spoken instructions.
For children with additional needs, support follows the Assess, Plan, Do, Review cycle: adults identify needs, agree targets, put support into practice and review how it works. Possible help includes language enrichment, individual support plans and visual timetables. Support is matched to the child.
Parents contribute information about their child and attend termly SEND reviews. Decisions about support involve families, teachers, the inclusion team and external specialists. The school works with the NHS Speech and Language Service and Educational Psychology Service, giving staff access to specialist advice when needs require it.
Joining support includes a discussion with parents about their child’s needs and a visit to meet the adults in the new class. Extra visits can be arranged where needed. For families discussing SEND support, this provides an opportunity to explain what helps their child before the move.
School meals are an option for children attending the 30-hour provision. Choosing a school meal brings an additional lunchtime charge; contact the school for current charges.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through Newham’s Pupil Services using the normal admissions route. For the 2026 entry cycle, the online application deadline was 15 January 2026.
Transition support is separate from admission. For children who need additional preparation, arrangements can include an individual transition plan and a picture book showing the new classroom and activities. Teachers also exchange information about SEN support plans, helping the next teacher understand the child’s needs.
Nursery enquiries go to the office team on 020 8552 1081 or at info@uptoncross.lihtrust.uk. The nursery offers free provision for children over three, with morning, afternoon and 30-hour attendance options. School newsletters are sent through Arbor, giving parents a regular channel for school information.
The provision is for children over the age of three.
Morning sessions run from 8:30 to 11:30, and afternoon sessions from 12:30 to 3:30. Children taking the 30-hour provision have full-time access.
No. Families must apply separately through Newham’s Pupil Services.
Support is matched to individual needs and reviewed with parents. It can include visual timetables, language enrichment and individual support plans.
School meals are an option for children taking the 30-hour provision. An additional lunchtime charge applies if families choose a school meal; contact the school for current charges.
