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Nursery at Osmani 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
A bridge for a troll captures the nursery's approach: children solve a practical problem through play, with adults helping them think it through. Osmani Primary School's 52-place nursery in Whitechapel usually welcomes children after their third birthday. It belongs to a community primary school whose Victorian building has space for learning indoors and outside.
Ofsted's January 2026 report judged the school's early years provision to meet the Expected standard. That judgement covers early years within the school, rather than a separately inspected nursery. Language development is a clear priority, giving children support with expressing ideas and understanding others.
The morning begins with doors opening at 8.30am, followed by Parent/Carer Stay & Play at 8.35am and registration at 8.45am. Morning places finish at 11.45am. Children attending for the full day have lunch at that point, resume learning at 1.00pm and finish at 3.15pm. This gives families two distinct collection patterns to plan around.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) approach brings learning into children's play. Activities and resources remain accessible so children can pursue their interests, return to an idea and try another solution. They can spend most of their time choosing between outdoor and indoor play. Materials with multiple possible uses encourage children to collaborate, rather than follow a single prescribed result.
Adults use SSTEW, short for Sustained Shared Thinking and Emotional Wellbeing. They join play, ask questions and offer comments to help children extend their thinking. The troll's bridge is one concrete problem-solving example. Stories, rhymes and conversations also develop vocabulary; in January 2026, adult exchanges supported children's language and helped them explore learning more deeply.
Settling begins before the first nursery session. The Early Years team usually makes a home visit, and families are invited to summer Parent-Toddler sessions. The SEND information report describes June and July visits with parents and a gradual start. These give children opportunities to become familiar with the setting while parents discuss their needs with staff.
Support can include visual cues and individual adult help. In January 2026, early years staff were well trained and adjusted learning effectively when children needed extra assistance. The school's special educational needs coordinator holds the National Award for SEN Coordination. Parents complete an Areas of Need form when enrolling in nursery, helping staff build an initial picture of their child.
For children receiving interventions, families receive a letter when support starts; intensive individual programmes include a meeting with the intervention teacher. Termly parent meetings provide opportunities to discuss progress. Acoustic battens in the school's classrooms and communal spaces reduce background noise for children with hearing impairments.
Social learning receives daily attention in EYFS. Adults help children share, include others and explain feelings, using visual prompts when resolving disagreements. Full-day nursery lunch is scheduled for 11.45am, and the school's lunch page includes a 2026 menu.
Attendance. Improving attendance in early years remained an action in January 2026. Families should plan for regular attendance so children can participate consistently in nursery learning.
A nursery place does not guarantee admission to Osmani's Reception class. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process and meet its deadline. The school's admissions page directs parents to Tower Hamlets school admissions and its Starting School in Tower Hamlets booklet.
Familiarity and admission are separate matters. The SEND transition arrangements include several summer visits to Reception, communication between the two teaching teams and a longer transition period for children who need it. These help children prepare for a change of classroom and adults.
Part-time nursery places are morning only, with three hours each day and 15 hours across the week. A full-time place is conditional on meeting the national criteria. Nursery starts are staggered between September and November, with older children in the cohort starting first.
Contact the school office on 020 7247 8909 or email admin@osmani.towerhamlets.sch.uk for nursery enquiries. School visits can be arranged by telephone. For January or April nursery entry, families whose child turns three between September and March collect an application form from the office.
Most children begin after their third birthday.
Doors open at 8.30am, Stay & Play begins at 8.35am and registration is at 8.45am. The morning session ends at 11.45am.
Yes, if the family meets the national criteria. The nursery timetable ends at 3.15pm for full-day attendance.
Preparations include home visits, summer Parent-Toddler sessions and a gradual settling process. Families can discuss additional needs with the special educational needs coordinator.
No. Reception requires a separate application through the normal admissions process. Tower Hamlets school admissions is the route identified by the school.
