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Nursery at Lea 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Ambitious words give Lea’s early years provision its character. Children were using vocabulary such as devour and determined, explaining meanings and putting new words into sentences in June 2024. Language here is something children practise, rather than simply hear.
The nursery belongs to Lea Primary School on Church Street in Lea, within Framework Federation. Ofsted graded the school’s early years provision Outstanding following its inspection on 25 and 26 June 2024. That judgement covers early years within the school; it is not a separate nursery rating.
Children’s questions help shape learning. Lea’s curriculum uses a child led approach associated with its Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS): children can suggest interests they want to explore, and adults plan the knowledge, vocabulary and skills that will take those interests further. This gives curiosity a practical role in deciding what happens next.
Indoor and outdoor learning areas both contribute to the early years experience. In June 2024, an experienced adult team planned activities across these spaces, with language development a clear priority. The concrete example is children’s use of ambitious vocabulary: they could explain unfamiliar words and use them meaningfully. The emphasis reaches beyond remembering a word to understanding how it works.
The curriculum’s purpose is to build foundations for later learning. For parents, that connects the EYFS label to something tangible: adults planning purposeful activities and helping children develop the language to explain their ideas.
Support sits within the federation’s wider team. Its special educational needs coordinators are members of senior leadership, giving families a route into discussions about SEND through the school office. The Accessibility Plan and SEND policies provide the framework for discussing adaptations to provision.
Family support extends beyond classroom learning. Framework Federation employs a family support worker, with support and signposting offered around difficulties including children’s routines, SEND, behaviour and balancing home with work. This provides a contact for family pressures that can affect a child’s experience of nursery.
Safeguarding procedures include annual staff and governor training covering child protection and PREVENT. Concerns can be sent to the safeguarding team at safeguarding@lea-pri.derbyshire.sch.uk, giving parents a direct reporting route.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through the normal admissions process and meet its deadline. Derbyshire County Council manages Reception applications, while nursery enquiries go directly to the school. Keep those two processes separate when planning your child’s next step.
Contact Lea directly about a nursery place on 01629 534286 or at info@lea-pri.derbyshire.sch.uk. School visits can be booked by appointment. A conversation with the office and an arranged visit are the school’s enquiry routes for families considering the provision.
Contact Lea Primary School directly on 01629 534286 or email info@lea-pri.derbyshire.sch.uk.
Yes. Visits can be arranged by appointment with the school.
No. Reception requires a separate application through Derbyshire County Council’s normal admissions process.
Its curriculum describes a child led approach linked to EYFS, with children’s questions and interests informing further learning.
Early years provision was graded Outstanding at the school’s inspection on 25 and 26 June 2024. This is a school early years judgement, not a separate nursery rating.
