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Nursery at Essendine 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
An integrated early years unit shapes the nursery described in Essendine’s 2015 policy: nursery and Reception children share a setting, with learning indoors and outside. This is school-based early education on Essendine Road, London W9 2LR.
The EYFS admission policy adopted in June 2015 describes a typical intake of 35 full-time nursery places, alongside separate provision for children aged two to three. Those arrangements belong to that policy cycle, so families should treat its place numbers and session patterns as historical rather than current booking terms.
The 2015 policy brings indoor and outdoor learning into one early years offer. Its integrated unit places nursery children in a setting with children who already know the routines. That familiarity is described as helping children settle.
An opening announcement for the two-year-old provision describes a renovated building with a sizeable indoor area for play and outdoor space usable in different weather. Activities were planned around children’s interests and their stage of development. That gives a concrete picture of the approach: the youngest children’s starting points shape what adults plan for them.
EYFS means the Early Years Foundation Stage. Here, the nursery’s art pack and painting materials give parents a concrete example of creative learning. The opening announcement describes adults tailoring activities to what interests children and how far their development has progressed: starting points matter when planning learning.
Families can use the Early Years Learning page, including its nursery curriculum overview, to follow learning topics and homework information. Nursery Learning Resources also links to Tapestry and home learning materials, providing ways to connect school learning with activities at home.
Settling begins with a conversation about the child. Under the 2015 policy, new nursery families receive a September home visit before their child starts, covering enrolment, the starting date and settling arrangements. Families who already have a child at Essendine instead attend an appointment in the HSL room. The home school liaison officer and an EYFS team member are involved, giving parents contact with both family support and classroom staff.
Behaviour guidance has separate EYFS and two-year-old unit codes. In the EYFS sequence, adults initially explain calmly what went wrong and demonstrate the expected behaviour. Repeated difficulties can lead to time out and a discussion; persistent, very inappropriate behaviour brings parents into a meeting with the phase leader.
For the two-year-old unit, the code starts with a calm explanation, then specifies slightly raising the voice if the behaviour continues. Persistent, very inappropriate behaviour leads to a parental discussion with the unit manager. Families should understand the sequence relevant to their child before starting.
Nursery lunches are charged, with payment through School Gateway. Free school meals depend on qualifying benefits and Westminster’s authorisation. Ask the school for current charges before budgeting for lunch.
For SEND advice, the school’s SEND Hub directs families to Westminster’s SEND Local Offer and the Bi-borough Communication Hub. These provide routes to local support information and speech and language resources for parents.
Attending Essendine nursery does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must apply separately through Westminster’s normal admissions process by the applicable deadline, using the online Westminster Common Application Form.
Nursery attendance is not among the listed Reception oversubscription criteria, so it confers no priority under those arrangements. A sibling attending nursery also does not qualify a child for sibling priority. The integrated unit described in the 2015 policy offered shared surroundings for nursery and Reception children. That arrangement is separate from the allocation of a school place.
The 2015 policy set out term-time attendance over five days: full-time nursery from 8:45am, with collection from 3:15pm; for two-year-olds, either 8:45am to 11:45am or 12:30pm to 3:30pm. Each part-time pattern comprised 15 hours a week. The policy also described funded early education for eligible two-year-olds, subject to its benefit or child-related conditions.
Nursery uniform consists of Essendine navy jogging pants or shorts, a white Essendine T-shirt, black or white socks and black shoes. Trainers are excluded. Stitch Design handles online uniform orders; the reception desk also supplies order forms.
For nursery enquiries, contact the office on 020 3329 0201 or office@essendine.org.uk.
No. Reception requires a separate Westminster application, and nursery attendance does not confer priority under the listed criteria.
The 2015 policy describes full-time nursery and morning or afternoon sessions for two-year-olds, all during term time over five days.
The 2015 policy provides for a home visit for families new to the school, or an HSL-room appointment where a child already attends, to discuss enrolment and settling arrangements.
Nursery lunches are charged unless the family qualifies for free school meals and Westminster authorises them. Contact the school for current charges.
Essendine navy jogging pants or shorts, a white Essendine T-shirt, white or black socks and black shoes, with no trainers.
