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Nursery at Livingstone Road Infant 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Real objects, outdoor exploration and reading spaces with names such as the Train Reading Room give Little Livingstones its character. This is the preschool at Livingstone Road Infant School in Parkstone, Poole, for children aged 2 to 4, with access to facilities across the Livingstone Road Primary Federation.
In May 2026, Ofsted judged the school's early years provision to meet the Expected standard. That judgement covers early years within the school, rather than a separate nursery inspection.
Play shapes the learning. Little Livingstones takes inspiration from The Curiosity Approach, using everyday objects in place of plastic toys and encouraging children to choose how their play develops. Development Matters guides practitioners' understanding of children's development and helps them share that understanding with families. In parent terms, the early years foundation stage combines learning to communicate, move and manage relationships with the beginnings of reading and number work.
There is plenty beyond the preschool room. Children use the Narnia Room, The Book Factory and the Train Reading Room, as well as the Art/DT room and Reading Garden. Access extends to the school field and forest schools area. The preschool emphasises unrestricted outdoor access and organises small trips around the local community, giving children opportunities to explore beyond their immediate play space.
The May 2026 early years findings give concrete examples of learning: balancing and larger movements develop physical skills, while pouring equipment, rollers and tweezers help build hand control for writing. Stories and rhymes expand vocabulary. Adults use snack conversations to practise complete sentences and turn-taking, so ordinary routines become learning opportunities too.
Each child has a key person, with families told who this is during the first week. Staff observe which adult a child naturally connects with before making the allocation. That person coordinates individual care and communication with parents, giving the child a familiar adult and the family a clear point of contact.
In May 2026, early years staff helped children settle through reassuring relationships. Support included activities for speech and language, alongside practical help for families with reading and toilet training. The federation also has an inclusion leader, pastoral workers and a speech and language therapist; parents can contact the office to speak with the SENCO about additional needs.
Snacks are offered midway through both sessions, accompanied by water or milk. Afternoon children bring a packed lunch. Families supply nappies or pull-ups and wipes where needed, plus extra underwear and clothes for toilet training. Spare clothing also covers spills and wet play.
Attending Little Livingstones does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through the normal school admissions route and meet the relevant deadline. BCP Council handles the school's admissions, with online applications as the application route.
Transition preparation is a separate benefit of the preschool day. Children become familiar with federation facilities, and preschool practitioners work with the school's early years team on maths and phonics. That familiarity supports preparation for school; it does not secure admission.
Two sessions divide the day: mornings run from 9am to noon, and afternoons from noon to 3pm. Children attend at least two sessions a week. The preschool operates for 38 weeks each year, following the federation's term dates, so the booking pattern follows school terms.
Funded provision includes 15 hours from the term following a child's third birthday. Working families may qualify for 30 hours a week, while funding for two-year-olds is available to some families on low incomes. Attendance beyond 15 hours can carry a session charge. Refer to the school for current charges.
A named water bottle, wellies, waterproof coat and rucksack form part of the everyday kit. Seasonal items include sun cream and a sun hat in hot weather, or gloves, a scarf and a hat in winter. Enquiries go through the school contact form or by calling 01202 806806.
The preschool caters for children aged 2 to 4.
Morning sessions are 9am to noon and afternoon sessions are noon to 3pm. Each child attends a minimum of two sessions weekly, during the preschool's 38-week year.
Both sessions include a snack with milk or water. Children attending an afternoon session bring a packed lunch.
Staff observe which adult your child connects with naturally. Families are told the allocation in the first week, and the key person supports individual care and communication with parents.
No. Reception requires a separate school admissions application through the normal route. BCP Council handles the school's admissions.
