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Nursery at St Monica's Catholic 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Bikes, climbing and a Twinkly Nativity production give St Monica’s nursery its mix of outdoor movement and Catholic learning. The provision caters for children aged three to four at St Monica’s Catholic Primary School in Neath Hill, Milton Keynes. Children become eligible in the term following their third birthday.
A nursery teacher also holds the EYFS lead role, linking the nursery team with the school’s early years provision. Nursery teaching assistants work alongside the teacher, with nursery and Reception one-to-one support roles also listed. For parents, this gives a clear starting point for understanding who supports learning and care.
Morning and afternoon sessions each occupy a three-hour block. Outdoor activity has concrete examples: the December 2025 nursery newsletter described children exploring outside, using bikes and tackling climbing. These activities give children opportunities to practise movement and take on physical challenges with their peers.
Catholic teaching also takes a practical form. During that same term, nursery children learned the Nativity story and rehearsed songs for Twinkly Nativity. Story and performance sit alongside outdoor exploration, giving families a specific picture of the activities children have experienced.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) material for parents includes learning about differences and abilities, caring for the body, relationships and keeping safe. In everyday parent language, this means learning about themselves, how to treat other people and how to look after themselves. The Nest sits near the EYFS classrooms and within the EYFS outdoor area; the SEND information report describes access to sensory support for children with sensory needs.
Settling starts with opportunities for children and parents to play in the setting and meet the adults. Home visits follow, allowing families to explain their child’s strengths and needs in familiar surroundings. Parent information meetings provide another opportunity for discussion, while a staggered start uses shorter sessions to introduce the new routine gradually.
For additional needs, the school’s support process involves the class teacher, SENCO and parents in assessing needs, planning support and reviewing its impact. Parents of children on the SEND register are invited to termly review meetings. This gives families a scheduled opportunity to discuss whether support should change.
At the school-wide ungraded Ofsted inspection on 11 and 12 June 2024, support for pupils with the most complex SEND did not match their individual needs closely enough, especially speech, language and communication needs. Families considering nursery should discuss their child’s specific support with the SENCO.
Medical information is collected through the nursery application form, including allergies, regular medication and dietary restrictions. Families can also record special educational needs, so these matters can be raised before attendance begins.
A separate application matters. A nursery place does not guarantee admission to the main school, and nursery attendance is not a priority criterion in the September 2027 admission policy. Families must apply again through the normal Reception process by the relevant deadline.
For September 2027 entry, the route is Milton Keynes Council’s online school admissions service. The policy also requires the school’s Application Form and Supplementary Information Form. These are separate tasks from choosing nursery sessions.
Transition support is a different question from admission. As children change year groups, staff share educational and medical information. For children with SEND, a One-Page Profile helps communicate what matters to the child and how they are supported. That continuity supports planning; it does not confer an admissions advantage.
The morning session runs from 8:45 to 11:45; the afternoon runs from 12:30 to 15:30. The nursery application form also gives an 8:45 to 15:30 option, described as an extra 15 hours that may be government funded or self-funded. Session preferences are subject to an offer of a place.
For nursery enquiries, contact the school office on 01908 606 966 or email stmonicas@st-monicas.co.uk. The admissions page provides the nursery application form. Refer to the school for current charges when considering the self-funded option.
The nursery caters for three- and four-year-olds, with eligibility beginning in the term after a child’s third birthday.
Morning sessions run from 8:45 to 11:45 and afternoons from 12:30 to 15:30. The application form also lists an 8:45 to 15:30 option with an extra 15 hours, government funded or self-funded, subject to a place being offered.
The EYFS starting process includes stay-and-play sessions, home visits, parent information meetings and a staggered intake with shorter sessions.
No. Families must make a separate Reception application. Nursery attendance is not a priority criterion in the September 2027 policy, which requires a council online application plus the school’s Application Form and Supplementary Information Form.
The class teacher is the first point of contact, with the SENCO involved in coordinating support. Parents of children on the SEND register are invited to termly meetings to review provision.
