St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy Nursery

Respect and friendship give this school nursery its wider context: St Mary's names both among the values that shape school life. The nursery provision belongs to St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy on Chapel Road in Roughton. For families considering an early start within a church school, that setting is part of the choice alongside the childcare itself.

Christian identity comes with an inclusive welcome. St Mary's welcomes families with no religious belief as well as those of any faith. Its stated aim is to help children develop confidence and independence, with consideration for other people and their surroundings.

The school's approach to learning places importance on children's individual interests. St Mary's aims to encourage creative expression, communication and enquiry, while matching learning opportunities to individual needs. These aims give parents a useful sense of the educational priorities surrounding the nursery.

Learning has a wider physical context than a classroom alone. Across the academy, the playground, outdoor learning and dining hall form part of children's experiences. St Mary's treats these experiences as part of its curriculum, connecting learning with the spaces children use during school life.

For families discussing additional needs, the school's SENDCo is the first contact. That role coordinates provision across the school, while class teachers address children's individual learning needs. Teaching assistants sometimes help a child individually or support a group with a particular activity or intervention. This gives families a clear starting point for a conversation about support.

St Mary's says it aims for an inclusive culture that responds to children's different experiences, interests and skills. It also emphasises working with families. These are school-wide aims, rather than a promise of a particular package for an individual nursery child.

The school describes knowing each child and beginning from their existing development as a priority. For parents, that emphasis makes the child's starting point central to discussions about learning and care.

Attending the nursery does not guarantee a Reception place at St Mary's. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process and meet the applicable deadline.

Norfolk County Council's school admissions service is the route St Mary's directs families towards for admissions information. Treat the nursery decision and the Reception application as two separate steps: choosing childcare here should not replace making that later application.

Contact the school office for a nursery enquiry by calling 01263 761368 or emailing officesm@lighthousefederation.norfolk.sch.uk. The school is on Chapel Road, Roughton, Norwich, NR11 8AF.

St Mary's welcomes contact from families who would like to visit the school. A visit offers a practical opportunity to consider the school setting in person before deciding whether to pursue a nursery place.

For parents who prefer information on paper, the school office can provide paper copies on request. That offers an alternative way to read school information and keep it to hand.