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Nursery at Jacksdale Primary and Nursery 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Explorers learn alongside Investigators at Jacksdale, with nursery children sharing an early years unit with their older peers while keeping separate teaching time for English and maths. Shared play and age-specific learning both have a place here. The nursery forms part of Jacksdale Primary and Nursery School on Main Road, Jacksdale. Ofsted’s June 2026 judgement for early years was Expected standard, covering the combined provision rather than a separate nursery inspection.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) combines learning to communicate, manage feelings and move confidently with early reading, writing and maths. At Jacksdale, adult-led teaching alternates with opportunities for children to choose and explore activities linked to their interests. The curriculum follows a two-year cycle, with Celebrations in autumn, Big Adventures in spring and Our Wonderful World in summer. These themes connect familiar experiences with learning about places and cultures beyond children’s immediate surroundings.
Letters and Sounds introduces nursery children to listening and rhyme. Younger Explorers practise hearing sounds inside and outdoors; older Explorers work on rhyming words. Read Write Inc. (RWI) sound pictures are introduced to Big Explorers in spring. Early maths draws on White Rose Maths and NCETM Mastering Number. Nursery examples include fitting shapes into spaces, sorting containers and learning words for position through The Hokey Cokey. These are practical ways to explore mathematical ideas before working with abstract symbols.
Movement has a regular place in the day. Morning funfit activities are supplemented by two PE sessions each week in the school hall, with children supported to manage their own shoes and socks. In June 2026, early years staff used conversation to extend vocabulary, and children showed persistence and consideration for others. Reading received attention from the outset, but number work and early writing needed more emphasis. That is a useful focus for parents discussing their child’s learning.
Getting to know the family starts before nursery begins: the early years team arranges a nursery visit and discusses a home visit and starting dates. In June 2026, children settled successfully, staff understood the different developmental needs within the unit, and families worked closely with the team. Children needing additional help were recognised promptly and received effective support.
Progress is reviewed by the EYFS team every six weeks. For children working below the unit’s tracking benchmarks, B-Squared Early Steps records smaller gains; the key worker reviews these termly. A Pupil Profile is shared with parents, who can arrange a conversation with their child’s key worker. This gives families a way to discuss specific next steps.
Independence also features in home-and-school practice: children are encouraged to tackle coats, dressing, toileting and cutlery use.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Parents must make a separate school application through the normal admissions process. Nottinghamshire County Council allocates the school’s places, with online applications offered as the main route.
The shared EYFS unit gives nursery children opportunities to learn and build relationships with Reception-age peers. That everyday familiarity is separate from the decision about who receives a school place.
Two three-hour nursery sessions run from 8:45 to 11:45am and from 12:40 to 3:40pm. Nursery applications go directly to the school; call 01773 783930 to contact the early years team and arrange a visit.
Full uniform is expected, including a white polo shirt, a navy jumper, sweatshirt or cardigan, and grey or black bottoms. PE kit is worn on Tuesday and Thursday. Children should wear trainers and have earrings removed before school on those days. Clothing and footwear should carry the child’s name so misplaced items can be returned.
The morning session runs from 8:45 to 11:45am; the afternoon session runs from 12:40 to 3:40pm. Each lasts three hours.
Call the school office on 01773 783930. The early years team will contact you to arrange a nursery visit and discuss starting dates and a home visit.
No. Parents must submit a separate school application through the normal admissions process. Nottinghamshire County Council is responsible for allocating places at the school.
Explorers use Letters and Sounds for listening and rhyme. Big Explorers begin learning RWI sound pictures in spring.
Parents can arrange a meeting with their child’s key worker. For children whose progress is tracked through B-Squared Early Steps, smaller gains are reviewed termly and recorded in a Pupil Profile shared with parents.
