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Nursery at Kinoulton 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Hedgehogs brings nursery and Reception children together in one mixed class, giving Kinoulton’s youngest pupils a shared Foundation Unit rather than a separate nursery group. The nursery has an admission number of 10, with children joining from the term after their third birthday. This is a school-based start, with older early-years classmates already part of the setting.
On Main Street, beside Kinoulton’s village hall, the school has a playground and a large playing field. Within Hedgehogs, the classroom and its garden provide more immediate spaces for learning and play.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) takes shape through conversation, movement, stories and practical exploration. Foundation Stage science planning includes learning about the senses, exploring how things float or sink, and planting and growing. These give children concrete things to investigate and talk about, rather than relying only on explanations from adults.
Choice has a physical home here. Hedgehogs has spaces for construction and small-world play, alongside a home corner, books, creative work, maths and writing. Children can move between different kinds of activity within the shared classroom. Outdoors, daily garden access includes water and sand trays, extending that exploration beyond the room.
Forest School adds another outdoor setting, with a site that includes a fire pit. Families provide wellies and a puddle suit for these sessions. Movement also has a place in the shared F1/F2 programme: dance, gymnastics and ball skills feature in its PE planning. The combination gives parents a picture of learning that involves bodies and hands as well as talk.
Settling starts before the first regular session. Children are offered a settling-in session, and parents may stay for it if they choose. Families can also visit beforehand, making the setting familiar before attendance begins.
Communication continues through Dojo, with photographs and regular updates for Hedgehogs and Hoglets. For children with SEND, the school uses a cycle of assessment, planning, action and review. Parents contribute to support plans and review meetings; more frequent contact can be arranged according to the child’s needs. This gives families a role in agreeing and revisiting support.
School lunch is an optional charged extra for nursery children. Medical diets require a request where a diagnosed allergy, intolerance or medical condition calls for an adapted menu. Vegetarian, halal, vegan and pescatarian requirements can be met through the standard menu, so these preferences follow a different route from medical adaptations.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Parents must make a separate application through Nottinghamshire County Council’s normal admissions procedure; first admission to the school uses its co-ordinated scheme. Treat that application as a distinct step when planning your child’s next year.
The mixed Hedgehogs class provides continuity of setting between nursery and Reception. That shared experience is separate from the allocation of a school place and should never be treated as a promise of admission.
Families can request an all-day place or morning and afternoon sessions, choosing days from Monday to Friday. Preferences are subject to availability: an alternative session or day may be offered. The minimum attendance requested is one day, described as 6.5 hours, so the arrangement needs to fit the family’s weekly childcare pattern.
The nursery offers 15 funded hours for children aged three and over. Eligible working parents may receive another 15 hours; Kinoulton accommodates the resulting 30 hours across 4.5 days during 38 term-time weeks. To access the additional funded hours, apply through GOV.uk and provide the school with the resulting eligibility code before your child starts at the nursery. Funding can be shared with another setting. Additional sessions, school lunches and trips carry separate charges; contact the school for current charges.
To enquire or arrange a visit, call 01949 81203 or email office@kinoulton.notts.sch.uk. Session preferences are collected through an Expression of Interest form.
Children can join at the beginning of the term after their third birthday. The nursery admission number is 10.
Yes. Families can request morning, afternoon or all-day attendance from Monday to Friday. Preferred sessions depend on availability.
Yes. Children are offered a settling-in session, which parents can attend if they wish.
No. A separate application is required through Nottinghamshire County Council’s admissions procedure.
School lunch is offered as an additional charge. Additional sessions and trips or visits also carry charges; contact the school for current charges.
