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Nursery at Al-Ikhlaas 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Log piles, a climbing wall and food growing give Al-Ikhlaas’s nursery an outdoor character. Children build dens and hunt for insects, with direct access from the nursery to its play space. This is the school’s own nursery in Nelson, within an independent primary school with an Islamic ethos. Provision starts at age three.
The December 2024 ISI inspection described early years provision as good. Activities took account of children’s interests and existing learning, and children showed sustained engagement while helping one another. These findings concern early years within the school, rather than a separate nursery rating.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) combines learning with personal development and care. Here, that means practising conversation, movement and relationships alongside early reading, number work, creativity and understanding the world. Phonics begins in pre-school; sharing stories at home is encouraged too. In December 2024, early years mathematics combined numeracy teaching with exploration and discussion, giving children opportunities to use what they had learnt.
Indoors, the Mark Making area supplies chalk, crayons and pencils, while Construction and Small World includes wooden blocks and magnetic tubes. At the Water tray, beakers, funnels and jugs turn pouring into an introduction to measurement. These are practical ways to explore ideas before recording them. Role Play includes real vegetables and fruit for chopping and pretend cooking; the Book Corner has a sofa, cushions and blankets for quieter moments.
Outside, bikes and trikes sit alongside planters and a sand pit. A sheltered garden area supports outdoor activity in different weather. Parks, gardens and the library extend learning beyond the nursery, with high visibility clothing and child safety systems used on outings. Bring coats and wellies, plus sun hats and sun cream as appropriate.
Sensory exploration continues in the Malleable area, where children handle play dough, rice, foam and jelly and experiment with patterns. In the Activity Area, jigsaws and group games give children opportunities to practise sharing resources and waiting for their turn.
Each child has a key person who takes responsibility for their wellbeing and talks with parents daily about their nursery experiences. Observations inform learning around children’s interests and needs, and experiences are recorded in a Learning Journal. This gives families both everyday contact and a record of their child’s development.
The nursery manager holds Early Years Teacher Status and a BA (Hons) in Education and Professional Studies. Other staff hold childcare qualifications at NVQ level 3, with assistants qualified at level 2. Nursery staff undertake continuing training, including first aid, and receive DBS checks when joining.
Children attending funded sessions receive free snacks, including yoghurt, cereal, salad, toast and fruit. Drinking water and fruit are accessible throughout the day, and children practise serving themselves. In December 2024, early years children also identified whether they felt happy or sad each day, giving feelings a place in the routine.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. School applications can be made directly online or by returning a completed form by email, post or in person. Nursery families should confirm the Reception application requirements and deadline with the school.
Morning sessions run from 8.30am to 11.30am; afternoons run from noon to 3pm. These are three-hour sessions, so collection needs to fit the nursery timetable.
The nursery offers 15 funded hours per week from the term after a child’s third birthday. A Parent Claim Form must be completed each term and include any other nurseries attended; failure to complete it results in withdrawal of the funded place. Contact the school for current charges.
For nursery enquiries or a viewing appointment, contact the school on 01282 618899. Applications can be submitted online, or a completed form can be returned by email, post or delivered to school.
Morning sessions are 8.30am to 11.30am, and afternoon sessions are noon to 3pm.
No. Nursery enrolment should not be treated as a Reception offer. Confirm the Reception application requirements and deadline with the school.
Children can build dens, look for insects and grow food. The outdoor space includes a climbing wall, planters, bikes, trikes and a sand pit.
Yes. Children attending funded sessions receive free snacks, with examples including fruit, toast, yoghurt, cereal and salad.
The allocated key person gives parents a daily update about their child’s nursery experiences. Children’s nursery experiences are also recorded in a Learning Journal.
