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Nursery at Godfrey Ermen Memorial CofE 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Storytelling, movement and early language give this nursery its character. Children rehearse writing movements to music, shape playdough and tell stories of their own, giving them several ways to practise communicating before pencil control takes centre stage.
Godfrey Ermen Memorial CofE Primary School in Eccles has 45 full-time nursery places. The nursery belongs to the school's Phase 1 team, within a Church of England setting. Ofsted's April 2026 assessment put early years at Expected standard; this is an early-years judgement within the school inspection, rather than a separate nursery rating.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) combines activities led by adults with play that children choose themselves. Its learning areas bring together talking, relationships and physical development with early reading, numbers, creativity and exploring the world. That gives the day a broader purpose than practising letters alone.
Read Write Inc provides the phonics approach, with small-group teaching beginning in nursery. WELCOMM supports children's language and understanding from the same stage. A book corner gives children somewhere to browse and retell stories, while shared reading includes poems, rhymes and non-fiction as well as stories. Children can take an extra book home for an adult to share, extending that experience beyond the classroom.
Movement also has a clear place in preparation for writing. Squiggle while you Wiggle uses dance and shape-making; Dough disco involves working playdough to music. Helicopter Stories gives children a chance to compose their own tales. Outdoors, opportunities to make marks extend writing practice beyond indoor activities. Art brings exploration of colour, textures and tools, combining children's choices with adult guidance.
Clear routines help children settle. In April 2026, early-years children settled readily, supported by adults who understood them individually. Staff developed vocabulary through conversation and questions, helping children build confidence as well as language. Relationships with families helped adults recognise children who needed additional help, and targeted support was effective for those facing learning barriers.
For children with identified SEND, the school's Individual Learning Support Plans set out personal targets. Teachers and support staff write these plans, and teachers and teaching assistants provide tailored interventions. Families contact the SEND team through the school office, giving them a clear route to discuss support.
Food follows a predictable rhythm. EYFS children have two snacks daily: a morning option such as crackers or breadsticks carries a contribution, with a home alternative permitted; afternoon fruit comes through the National School Fruit Scheme. Children under five receive daily milk. Water bottles come from home and can be refilled during the day.
The school is nut free because some children have nut allergies. School meals must be ordered and paid for one week in advance, using online payment arrangements; packed lunches should be in a named container. These routines make food preparation part of the family's planning for the nursery day.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process, using Salford LA Admissions and the deadline for their entry year.
For the 2026–2027 primary admissions cycle, the deadline was 15 January 2026 and has passed. Treat the move to Reception as a fresh application, even when your child already knows the school through nursery.
The published school day runs from 8:45am to 3:15pm. Confirm nursery session hours with the office before planning drop-off and collection. Nursery families use the Edison Road gate, which opens at 8:30am; parents wait with their child until classroom doors open at 8:40am. At collection, gates open at 3:00pm and staff bring children out at 3:15pm.
Enquiries to look around are welcome. Contact the school office on 0161 399 1416 or email office@gems-salford.co.uk to arrange a visit. ParentPay handles payments, including school meals and activities, so families need an active account for those transactions.
There are 45 full-time nursery places.
Children combine adult-led activities with their own play. Read Write Inc, WELCOMM, movement activities and storytelling support early communication and writing.
EYFS children have a morning snack with a contribution or a home alternative, followed by afternoon fruit through the National School Fruit Scheme. Children under five receive daily milk.
No. Families need to apply separately for Reception through Salford LA Admissions by the deadline for their entry year.
Contact the school office on 0161 399 1416 or office@gems-salford.co.uk. Enquiries to look around are welcome.
