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Nursery at Djanogly Strelley Academy
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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.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 scarf dance doubles as vocabulary practice here. Language runs through Djanogly Strelley Academy’s early years provision, from activities for two-year-olds to number challenges answered in complete sentences. The emphasis is on helping children explain themselves as well as take part.
The nursery sits within the academy’s Foundation Unit. For three- and four-year-olds, there are 78 session places, split between 39 morning and 39 afternoon places. Separate provision for two-year-olds has 16 places, divided into eight morning and eight afternoon places. These are session allocations, rather than a count of children attending together all day.
Ofsted’s June 2026 inspection awarded early years Strong standard. That judgement covers the school’s early years provision, including its two-year-olds, rather than a separately inspected nursery.
Communication gives the learning day its character. In June 2026, staff encouraged children to use precise words and explain their thinking: during a maths activity, children gave sentence-length answers to number problems. Two-year-olds practised vocabulary through the scarf dance. Movement and talk work together, giving the youngest children a practical way to rehearse new words.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) learning here develops early reading, writing and number knowledge alongside language, physical development and managing feelings. Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised is the named phonics programme, with teaching beginning in Nursery. The school also uses Makaton and Widget visual tools to support communication, so spoken explanations have visual support too.
Teaching in early years was effective in June 2026, with learning arranged in a clear sequence and staff checking understanding before children moved forward. This matters for children who need extra practice: vocabulary and knowledge are built step by step. Established routines also helped children feel secure and behave well.
Settling starts with time in the Foundation Unit before the regular sessions begin. After accepting a place, families receive a call from the early years team with their start date and further information. Staff arrange a look around for parent and child, followed by at least two admission visits lasting one hour each. That gives children time to become familiar with the provision.
In June 2026, the youngest children settled promptly. Staff got to know families early and recognised obstacles to children’s learning and wellbeing accurately, responding with effective help. For concerns about special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), parents can approach the class teacher or contact the school office to request the SENCO. School support includes speech and language groups and individual therapy where needed; trained teaching assistants deliver targeted and specialist communication support.
Lunch is supervised by a midday supervisor for children attending full time. Families provide a healthy packed lunch or choose a charged school dinner. Children receiving Early Years Pupil Premium qualify for a free school dinner. The lunchtime session itself carries no extra charge.
Nursery attendance neither guarantees a Reception place nor confers priority under the 2026–27 admission arrangements. Families must make a separate application through their home local authority, with places considered against the school’s admission criteria. Familiarity with the academy does not replace that application.
For the autumn 2026 intake, the primary application deadline was 15 January 2026. Treat that as a past admissions cycle, rather than a deadline for a future nursery child.
Morning nursery runs from 8:45am to 11:45am; afternoon nursery runs from 12:15pm to 3:15pm. The 15-hour entitlement for three- and four-year-olds is taken as five mornings or five afternoons during term time. This is a regular daily pattern, so collection needs to fit the chosen session.
Eligible three- and four-year-olds can attend all day, from 8:45am to 3:15pm, using a 30-hour code. There are 10 full-time places. Codes need regular renewal; if eligibility ends or the code is not renewed, attendance returns to a 15-hour place. Ask the school for current dinner charges.
To apply for Nursery, collect an application form from the school office. Two-year-old applications require a local authority eligibility letter. Families can arrange a school visit directly, and morning or afternoon preferences are accommodated where space permits.
There is provision for two-year-olds and Nursery places for three- and four-year-olds.
Morning sessions run from 8:45am to 11:45am and afternoons from 12:15pm to 3:15pm. Eligible children with a 30-hour code can attend from 8:45am to 3:15pm.
Staff arrange a visit for parent and child and at least two admission visits of one hour each in the Foundation Unit.
No. Nursery attendance does not guarantee a place or confer priority under the 2026–27 arrangements. A separate application through the home local authority is required.
Parents supply a healthy packed lunch or choose a charged school dinner. Children receiving Early Years Pupil Premium are entitled to a free school dinner; lunchtime supervision carries no additional session charge.
