Awsworth Primary and Nursery School: Roots Nursery

Three-hour sessions give Roots a clear morning or afternoon shape. This is Awsworth Primary and Nursery School’s nursery provision, based on The Lane in Awsworth, within a school whose age range starts at three. Roots is the nursery’s own name, giving this first stage of school life a distinct identity.

Ofsted judged the school’s early years provision Good at the inspection on 2 and 3 November 2022. That judgement covers early years within the school; it is not a separate nursery rating.

Learning follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), alongside the school’s Learning for Life Curriculum Tree. For parents, this means that early education reaches beyond letters and numbers: learning about feelings, developing movement and language, and exploring the world sit alongside creative work, mathematics and literacy. The school aims to build curiosity, independence and teamwork through its curriculum. Those aims give parents a useful way to understand the purpose behind activities.

Early reading begins in the early years. In November 2022, younger children were exploring letter formation and beginning to identify initial sounds, linking what they heard with the first steps towards writing. However, teaching the new reading approach was inconsistent, with some misconceptions being taught and children not always applying their sound knowledge to unfamiliar words. This matters because recognising a sound and using it to read are different steps.

Outdoor learning space was also an area for development in November 2022. Leaders planned changes to the outside areas and additional play equipment to support children’s physical skills. These were plans at that time. Established routines were a strength of early years, giving children a predictable framework for their learning.

Weduc carries most school news directly to parents, making the app a practical part of keeping in touch. For families managing additional needs, the school’s SEND arrangements include assessment to identify significant needs and support when children change year groups. Parents can contact the special educational needs coordinator to discuss their child’s needs.

Safeguarding concerns can be shared confidentially with the designated safeguarding team. That gives families a direct route for raising a worry about a child’s welfare.

Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through their home local authority using the common application form. First admissions are handled by the local authority, so choosing Roots and applying for Reception are separate decisions and processes.

Keep the Reception application as a distinct task in your family’s planning, even when your child already attends nursery.

The Foundation Unit’s morning session runs from 8.45 to 11.45; the afternoon session runs from 12.30 to 3.30. Each gives families a defined collection point, which matters when fitting nursery around work or care elsewhere.

Enquiries can go to the school office at office@awsworthprimary.org or by telephone on 01159 321926. The school is on The Lane, Awsworth, Nottingham, NG16 2QS.