Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School Nursery

Songs, rhymes and Welly Walks give this school nursery its clearest character: early learning combines language with outdoor activity. Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School has nursery provision for children aged two, three and four, within its primary school in Newton Ferrers.

Ofsted graded the school's early years provision Good at its inspection on 27 and 28 February 2024. That judgement covers early years within the school; it is not a separate nursery inspection. For parents, the nursery-specific detail matters most: children practise the foundations of reading through singing and rhyme.

In February 2024, nursery children were taking part in songs and rhymes to prepare for learning letter sounds later. The emphasis is on preparation through familiar activities. Joining in gives children a way to participate in early reading before formal work with letters.

Physical activity extends across the indoor and outdoor classroom in the Foundation Stage, supporting both larger movements and smaller hand movements. Nursery children in Voss also take regular Welly Walks. Keeping wellington boots at school makes these outdoor outings a practical part of the day.

A nursery practitioner and nursery assistant form the nursery team. These are distinct roles within the provision, giving families a clear starting point for understanding who works with their child.

Friendships are part of early learning here. In February 2024, children in early years learned promptly to form friendships and treat one another kindly during play, supported by the school's pastoral care. That matters alongside preparation for reading: learning to play with others is part of becoming comfortable in a group.

For children with special educational needs or medical needs, the school works within the First Federation Trust's approach to inclusion. It says parents' and carers' knowledge is valued. This places families' understanding of their child within the support conversation.

Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through the normal school admissions process, using Devon County Council's Reception application route and meeting the applicable deadline.

Treat the nursery decision and the Reception application as two separate steps. The language preparation children receive in nursery is educational preparation, rather than an entitlement to admission.

Families can register their interest in a nursery place or complete a nursery application form. Enquiries can go to admin@newton-ferrers.devon.sch.uk or 01752 872630. Parent and child visits can be arranged by appointment; visiting does not affect the decision about offering a school place.

Parking. Parking within the grounds is reserved for staff, with two disabled bays for those who need them. Families bringing or collecting children are asked to park considerately outside the school. Bicycle and scooter parking is beside the main entrance, and cycles must not be ridden on the premises. These arrangements are useful to factor into the daily journey.