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Nursery at Flagg Nursery 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Windmills on a blustery day, vegetables grown for cooking and chicks hatching each year give Flagg Nursery School its rural character. Nature supplies material for learning, while everyday routines give children practice in doing things for themselves.
This Derbyshire County Council maintained nursery educates children aged two to five. Its two classes, Cubs and Bears, share staff when needed. There are 25 places per session for children aged three and above, with a separate limit of 15 two-year-olds per session. Children can begin in the term following their second birthday.
The day combines play selected by children with teacher-led work in small groups. Children register using their photograph and name, and each has a named peg and a Flagg peg bag for spare clothes and nappies. These familiar routines make independence part of the session rather than a separate lesson.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) connects learning with care and development. At Flagg, this means building communication, physical skills and confidence alongside early reading, maths, creativity and understanding the world. Maths takes practical forms: children explore how much containers hold in water and sand, hunt for shapes and use baking to investigate weight and time.
Outdoor learning responds to the weather. A windy day box supplies streamers, wings and windmills for exploring moving air. Children grow produce and use their vegetables in soup; watching chicks hatch and feeding local cade lambs connects learning with rural life. The pre-school year includes a forest school programme, with sessions in a village forest school area.
Language deserves attention here. At the October 2024 inspection, Ofsted identified additional adult-led communication sessions and enthusiastic participation in stories, alongside a need to define smaller learning steps more precisely. Some children needed more chances to rehearse vocabulary during less structured play, and checks on their understanding of story words were sometimes missed. Those are meaningful qualifications to the language emphasis.
Settling is planned with parents. Stay and Play visits introduce children to the staff and surroundings before they start; families can remain during initial sessions or leave their child with individual staff support. The settling period is reviewed, allowing the approach to change as the child becomes more comfortable. Building attachment to a key worker and other adults is an explicit part of this process.
Every child brings a packed lunch, including those attending only the morning. Snacks might include toast, vegetables or cheese crackers, and children sometimes help prepare them. Pouring milk or water and chopping produce turn food routines into opportunities to practise self-care.
Class Dojo carries photographs, songs and activities between nursery and home. Termly parent consultations include work samples and progress records. ECAT (Every Child a Talker), ECAM (Every Child a Mover) and a nurture group provide additional support for children at risk of developmental delay. In October 2024, children with SEND received help matched to their movement and balance needs, and safeguarding arrangements were effective.
Attending Flagg does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process and meet its deadline.
Preparation for primary school is a separate matter. Each child's final progress record is sent to their primary school to support transition. Visits to local primary schools for Christmas concerts, forest school days or pantomimes also bring children into contact with school life.
Morning sessions run from 9am to noon; full days run from 9am to 3pm. Full-day collection extends to 3.15pm, giving parents time to speak with staff. Attendance must cover at least three sessions each week.
Funding includes 15 hours weekly for all three- and four-year-olds, with up to 30 hours for eligible children aged two to four. Extra sessions depend on availability. Breakfast club is chargeable, although extended-hours funding can cover it; contact the school for current charges.
Apply through the Flagg Nursery School Waiting List Form. For enquiries, telephone 01298 85208. Parking. Space around the school is difficult, and the bus bay must be kept clear. Allow for this when planning collection. Children are released only to authorised collectors.
The nursery educates children aged two to five. Children can start in the term after their second birthday.
Morning sessions are 9am to noon, and full days are 9am to 3pm. Full-day collection is between 3pm and 3.15pm. Children must attend at least three sessions weekly.
Yes. All children bring a packed lunch. Lunch is between 11.30am and noon, and the nursery also provides snacks and milk or water.
Children can attend Stay and Play visits before starting. Staff agree the approach with parents, who may stay for initial sessions or leave their child with individual support.
No. Reception requires a separate application through the normal admissions process, by its deadline. Flagg sends each child's final progress record to their primary school to support transition.
