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Nursery at King Edward 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
A familiar adult moves with children between Nursery and the KEEP: that continuity is a defining feature of King Edward Primary School’s nursery day. Qualified teachers lead both parts of the provision, supported by teaching assistants. For a child staying across the day, changing rooms need not mean leaving every familiar face behind.
The school in North Shields takes nursery children from the term after their third birthday. Nursery has 39 places, with morning and afternoon sessions; the KEEP has 26 places and provides the extended early years day. Ofsted graded the school’s early years provision Outstanding at its inspection on 10 and 11 June 2025. That judgement covers early years within the school, rather than a separately inspected nursery.
Small routines give children an active part in the session. They find their own name tag and attach it to the wall register, with parental help. Practical activities can leave clothes messy, so this is a day to dress for doing. A sensory room within Nursery adds a distinct indoor space alongside the outdoor early years provision.
Stories and rhymes draw children into language. In June 2025, early years learning combined a curriculum, resources and adult interactions that helped children develop exceptionally well. Children acquired new knowledge and skills quickly. For parents, the strength lies in the combination: activities and materials matter, but so does how adults use them with children.
Clear expectations and established routines support the early years foundation stage. Outdoor learning was varied and engaging in June 2025, giving children another setting for their activities. Those taking a full day move between Nursery and the KEEP, with a teaching assistant accompanying them in either direction. The adult continuity extends across both sessions.
Settling begins with a preliminary visit, followed by staggered start dates so staff can give new children individual attention. Children joining the KEEP begin full days when they start Nursery. For a child who feels uncertain, staff may adjust the timing of arrival or collection while they settle. The approach allows some flexibility around the child’s confidence.
Bring a water bottle each day. Nursery children receive fruit and free milk; families can supply a replacement drink if their child cannot have milk. The KEEP asks for a weekly contribution towards daily healthy snacks. This is a separate snack arrangement from Nursery.
Additional needs are discussed with parents when identified, with specialist advice sought where necessary. In June 2025, early years SEND support included carefully matched changes to activities and the curriculum, backed by training tailored to children’s needs. Parents can speak to staff after collection is complete, while School Gateway carries school communications.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal North Tyneside Council process and meet the deadline for their child’s entry year. The local authority coordinates admissions for the school’s governing body. Treat choosing Nursery and applying for Reception as two separate decisions.
For children with additional needs, transition support is arranged individually. This can include help becoming familiar with another adult or moving between activities and year groups. That support concerns the child’s adjustment, rather than an admissions advantage.
Morning Nursery runs from 8.45am to 11.45am; the afternoon session is 12.30pm to 3.30pm. The KEEP is identified as the early years 30-hour provision. Its transition windows are 9.00am to 9.15am at the start and 3.00pm to 3.15pm at the end.
Applications go directly to the school through the Nursery / KEEP Registration Form. For enquiries, contact info@kingedward.org or 0191 8141455. Prospective families can register for an open evening using the Open Evening Form; a Nursery Virtual Tour also introduces the spaces.
Uniform consists of red sweatshirts and polo shirts with grey trousers or a skirt. Name clothing and leave jewellery at home. Parents sign children in and out, and must tell staff when someone different will collect them. Children will not be released to an adult staff do not recognise.
Children can start from the school term after their third birthday.
Morning sessions run from 8.45am to 11.45am, and afternoon sessions from 12.30pm to 3.30pm.
Families receive a preliminary visit date and a start date. Starts are staggered, and staff may adjust arrival or collection times for children who need extra support settling.
No. Reception requires a separate application through North Tyneside Council’s normal admissions process, by the deadline for the relevant entry year.
Bring a water bottle daily and name clothing. Children are expected to wear red polo shirts and sweatshirts with grey trousers or a skirt, and should not wear jewellery.
