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Nursery at Model Village 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Play, stories and early conversation give Mini Models and Nursery their character. These are Model Village Primary School’s early years groups in Shirebrook, with entry starting at age two. Mini Models has two entry patterns: the 30-hour provision can begin after a child’s second birthday, while the 15-hour provision starts from the following term. Nursery admits children from the term after their third birthday.
The school aims to build independence and curiosity through exploration and practical experiences. Adult-guided activities sit alongside learning children choose themselves, giving the day a balance between shared tasks and following individual interests.
Communication runs through the learning. In November 2024, the inspection identified language development as a feature from the start of nursery, alongside early years routines that helped children make a positive start. For parents, that puts conversation and familiarity with daily expectations alongside the activities themselves.
Books provide concrete starting points. Mini Models themes include Rosie's walk, Aliens Love Underpants and Dig dig digging. These give younger children named stories around which to explore ideas, rather than a curriculum described only through broad developmental goals. Nursery children also encounter stories, poetry and non-fiction.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) combines learning and development with care. Here, the balance of adult-led tasks and children’s own choices extends into computing: early years children explore technology through guided activities and ongoing classroom provision. Birth to Five Matters guides assessment in this area, helping staff consider development alongside what children can do.
Creative work includes the youngest group. Mini Models takes part in Art Weeks, and children’s work contributes to the school’s central art display. That gives their making and experimenting a visible place within school life.
Each EYFS child is assigned a key person, providing an individual staff link within the team. Full-day children bring a healthy packed lunch; snacks are supplied in both the morning and afternoon for all children, with no additional charge. Lunch therefore needs planning at home, while snacks are part of the provision.
For children with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND), individual learning plans identify personal targets and are reviewed with families each term. Speech and Language Therapy and Educational Psychology are among the services involved when specialist input is appropriate. Referrals are discussed with parents and consent is sought.
Physical access includes entrances suitable for wheelchairs and level routes to learning and welfare areas. The school also has a nurture room for additional emotional support, alongside visual aids that help children communicate feelings. These are school facilities and arrangements, rather than a separate nursery service.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process; the school directs applications to Derbyshire County Council’s school-place route. Treat choosing nursery and applying for Reception as two separate decisions.
For children with SEND moving between classes, learning plans and other information are shared with the next teacher beforehand. A planning meeting usually takes place, and a book explaining the move can be made where it would help. This supports familiarity with change; it does not determine admission.
The 15-hour pattern offers Monday-to-Friday mornings, 8:45am to 11:45am, or afternoons, 12:30pm to 3:30pm. The 30-hour pattern runs Monday to Friday from 8:45am to 3:15pm. Children using that provision attend for 32.5 hours weekly, with the additional 2.5 hours included at no extra charge.
To join the Mini Models or Nursery waiting list, telephone the school or speak to office staff. Contact is through 01623 742254 or info@modelvillage.teameducation.org. School visits can be arranged by telephone, email or at the office, giving families a practical way to explore the setting before choosing it.
Mini Models’ 30-hour provision is available after a child’s second birthday; its 15-hour provision starts from the term after that birthday. Nursery entry is from the term after the third birthday.
Monday-to-Friday mornings run from 8:45am to 11:45am and afternoons from 12:30pm to 3:30pm. The 30-hour provision runs from 8:45am to 3:15pm.
Yes, children attending a full day need a healthy packed lunch. Morning and afternoon snacks are provided for all children at no additional charge.
No. A separate Reception application is required through the normal admissions process. The school directs families to Derbyshire County Council’s school-place application route.
Call 01623 742254 or email info@modelvillage.teameducation.org. Office staff handle waiting-list enquiries, and school visits can be arranged by phone, email or in person.
