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Nursery at Whitehouse 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Mud-kitchen potions and creations made from boxes give Butterfly Class its character: children learn by trying things out. This is Whitehouse Primary School’s own nursery class, accepting applications for children aged three or older. Play happens indoors and outdoors, with space for children’s ideas alongside activities guided by adults.
The nursery runs during school terms, with morning, afternoon and full-day patterns. That makes it a practical choice for families seeking a nursery week shaped around the school calendar.
Butterfly Class combines imaginative and sensory play with creative exploration. Children can choose activities themselves, while adults also lead learning. The balance gives children opportunities to pursue an interest and join in with a shared task, rather than spending the whole session following one format.
Key group times add a different rhythm. Children contribute ideas, respond to questions and explore a concept together. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum includes learning to communicate, manage feelings and relationships, understand numbers, and begin reading and writing. Here, those areas are brought into group activities as well as play.
The mud kitchen supplies a concrete example of outdoor exploration. During a Christmas activity period, children investigated snow there and made potions. They also made paper-chain decorations and assembled Christmas trees using loose parts and boxes. Cutting was part of the work, giving children practice with the small hand movements needed for later writing. These were particular activities, rather than a fixed daily timetable, but they show how making, experimenting and working together can share the same task.
A child’s key person is the contact for questions or concerns. Families can also email Nursery@whitehouseprimary.co.uk to reach the nursery team directly. That gives parents both a familiar person to approach and a route to the wider team.
For children beginning EYFS, the school may offer induction sessions and home visits through its Early Help support. These provide an opportunity for families and staff to begin working together around the child’s start.
Additional needs can be discussed with the class teacher, with further support accessible through SENDCO@whitehouseprimary.co.uk. Across the school, inclusion staff work with learning support assistants and pastoral leads. Families are consulted before targeted or specialist interventions begin, allowing their views and goals to inform the support.
Children staying for a full day or an optional lunch session need to bring a packed lunch. Lunch therefore requires preparation at home.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through the Milton Keynes Council Citizen Portal. For a September 2027 start, the closing date is 15 January 2027. Keep that application separate from nursery registration: arranging nursery sessions does not replace it.
Sessions run Monday to Friday in term time. Mornings last from 8:30am to 11:30am; afternoons run from 12:15pm to 3:15pm. Each pattern offers 15 funded hours. Eligible families can take a 30-hour funded place across both sessions, with the day spanning 8:30am to 3:15pm. The lunch interval is charged separately, or children can go home for lunch and return afterwards. Ask the school for current charges.
Session allocation. Full-time requests receive priority. Five mornings or five afternoons are allocated after those requests have been processed, so families seeking half days should account for that booking order.
Register interest using the online nursery registration form. Early education funding begins in the term after a child’s third birthday. Clothing and equipment should carry the child’s name; Maisies supplies uniform, while the Uniform Shack offers pre-loved items. A parent car park is available for drop-off and collection, and families are asked to avoid parking on the roads immediately outside the school.
The nursery accepts applications for children aged three or older. Early education funding starts in the term after the child turns three.
Yes. Five morning or five afternoon sessions can be allocated after full-time requests have been processed.
Children staying for lunch bring a packed lunch. For the 30-hour pattern, families can use the paid lunch session or take their child home and return for the afternoon.
Speak to your child’s key person, or email Nursery@whitehouseprimary.co.uk to contact the nursery team.
No. A separate application is required through the Milton Keynes Council Citizen Portal. The deadline for September 2027 entry is 15 January 2027.
