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Nursery at Theddlethorpe Academy
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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Role play, a book corner and outdoor discovery give Carson Class its character. This is Theddlethorpe Academy’s nursery, part of a village primary school in Theddlethorpe whose intake begins at age 3. A separate Foundation Stage playground gives the youngest children a designated outdoor space within the academy grounds.
The early years provision received a Good judgement at the Ofsted inspection on 11 and 12 July 2023. That judgement covers early years within the school, rather than a separately inspected nursery.
Carson Class combines imaginative play with exploring the world around children. The role-play area provides a place for shared make-believe, while the book corner brings children, friends and adults together around stories. Outdoors, children are encouraged to look closely at their surroundings and ask questions. These are concrete starting points for conversation and discovery.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum brings learning and everyday development together. In July 2023, early years teaching made new knowledge understandable for young children, alongside routines supporting their health and comfort. Learning about respect for differences also began in early years. The emphasis extends beyond what children know to how they care for themselves and relate to others.
Experiences beyond the classroom give topics a practical dimension. Nursery children took a trip to Skegness Aquarium during their Spilsh, Splash, Splosh topic, connecting classroom learning with a visit. Early years activities have also included making bird feeders from pine cones and teacups with grandparents, and performing the Nativity production Angel Express for families. These examples bring making, stories and participation into the picture of nursery life.
A nursery practitioner works in Carson Class. Parents can contact their child’s teacher or another staff member, and families are invited into the academy for progress discussions and curriculum workshops. This gives parents opportunities to discuss learning as well as take part in it.
For children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), the class teacher is the first contact for concerns, followed by the SEND co-ordinator if concerns continue. Individual Education Plans are reviewed with parents each term. A communication book between home and school can be used where agreed useful, giving families another way to share information.
Physical access includes ground-floor classrooms, ramps and double doors, together with an accessible toilet and changing facilities. The academy also provides cooked school meals; meal provision belongs alongside the attendance pattern when planning a child’s day.
Attending the 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 child’s intake. For September 2026 entry, applications went through the child’s home local authority, with Lincolnshire County Council coordinating that intake.
Transition support is separate from admission. For children with SEND moving between classes, information and Individual Education Plans pass to the next teacher. A transition book or visits can be arranged where these would help the child understand the change. That supports preparation for a new classroom; it does not secure a place.
Nursery attendance can be mornings, afternoons, or the first or second half of the week. Full-time attendance is for children entitled to 30 hours of provision. These choices make the attendance pattern an important practical decision for families.
The academy’s general school hours are 8.50am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday; these are school hours rather than separate nursery session boundaries. Nursery enquiries go through the main office on 01507 353 458. Written enquiries can also be sent by post to the academy on Mill Road, Theddlethorpe, Mablethorpe, LN12 1PB.
The nursery is Carson Class, with role play, a book corner and outdoor exploration among its activities.
Children can attend mornings, afternoons, or the first or second half of the week. Full-time attendance is for those entitled to 30 hours of provision.
No. Reception requires a separate application through the normal admissions process, by the deadline for the relevant intake.
Start with the class teacher. If concerns continue, speak to the SEND co-ordinator. Individual Education Plans are reviewed with parents each term.
Contact the academy’s main office on 01507 353 458. Written enquiries can also be made by post to Mill Road, Theddlethorpe, Mablethorpe, LN12 1PB.
