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Nursery at Tilston Parochial CofE Primary 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Play, early language and a place within the school's early years team give Bluebell Nursery its character. At Tilston Parochial CofE Primary Academy on Church Road in Tilston, nursery staff work across Bluebell and Wrens. This connects the nursery's daily provision with the wider early years team.
The academy has a Church of England character. It aims to combine Christian values with understanding of other faiths and cultures, giving families a clear sense of the school's outlook.
Children's choices sit alongside activities directed by adults. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum uses play across its learning areas: children have opportunities to initiate activities, while adults plan the next steps from observations. For parents, that means play has a purpose and teaching responds to the child's stage of development.
Evidence Me is used by the EYFS team to capture learning observations. Children also have books for early writing and maths, so their learning is recorded through both observations and work on paper. The academy aims to develop independence through learning inside and outside.
Bluebell's morning playtime runs from 10.30 to 10.45am. The school uses its field and front yard for play, bringing open space into the day's rhythm. Across the school, classrooms have both an outdoor learning area and a quiet area. These provide places for activity and a quieter pause.
Religious education is taught in early years on Friday mornings. Alongside play and early writing, this introduces children to faith and community within the academy's Christian setting.
Speech and language expertise is a concrete feature of the early years staffing. One teaching assistant has completed level 3 Elklan Unclear Speech training and other speech and language courses. Another works with Bluebell and Wrens on Mondays and Fridays and has Wellcomm training, using a toolkit to identify early language delays and plan intervention. This gives the team specific ways to respond when communication needs attention.
At the start of the year, the academy prioritises relationships with children and parents before setting individual learning targets. Foundation Stage staff meet parents before children begin, with the opportunity for a home visit. Those conversations offer a chance to discuss needs before the first sessions.
For additional needs, the school's class teachers and SEND coordinator work with families. Support follows a cycle of assessment, planning, action and review, with parents contributing to decisions. Individual inclusion plans or SEND profiles are reviewed with parents at least once each term. Medical needs are gathered before admission, and families help complete a healthcare plan where necessary.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions route, managed by Cheshire West and Chester Council. For September 2026 entry, the application deadline was 15 January 2026; that cycle is now past.
Within-school transition planning takes place during the summer term, with parents, children and staff involved. Familiarity with the early years team is a practical connection, but families should keep transition support separate from the Reception admissions decision.
Contact the school office on 01829 250204 or email admin@tilston.cheshire.sch.uk to enquire about Bluebell Nursery. Families can book a school visit by telephone, allowing them to see the setting before choosing it.
Play combines activities chosen by children with those planned by adults. Staff use observations to decide what each child should work on next, and record learning through Evidence Me and early writing and maths books.
The school uses its front yard and field. Bluebell's morning playtime is from 10.30 to 10.45am, giving outdoor play a regular place in the morning.
Foundation Stage staff meet parents before children begin, and there is an opportunity for a home visit. Families can discuss their child's needs ahead of starting.
No. Families must apply separately for Reception through the normal admissions route, managed by Cheshire West and Chester Council.
Yes. Call the school office on 01829 250204 to book a school visit.
