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Nursery at Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Conversation, stories and singing give Our Lady’s Pre-School its character. Language runs through the learning day, with Early Talk Boost providing small-group support for children who need help with speaking and listening. This is nursery provision within Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School on Lapwing Grove, Palacefields, Runcorn.
The Ofsted report dated 6 May 2026 judged the school’s early years provision to be Strong standard. That judgement covers early years within the school, rather than a separately inspected nursery.
Play and adult teaching share the day. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum combines children’s own exploration with activities led by staff: in parent terms, children have opportunities to follow an interest and also receive direct teaching. Adults introduce vocabulary, ask questions and help children think further about what they are doing. Observations of each child shape the next learning opportunities, so planning takes account of what that child already knows.
Indoor and outdoor provision gives children places to explore and practise independently. Stories, songs and conversations sit alongside early number work, reading foundations, movement and learning about feelings and relationships. Experiences extend to local community visits, visiting guests, seasonal activities and cultural or religious celebrations. These give children something concrete to discuss and connect with their learning.
Language support has named tools behind it. WellComm helps staff identify speech and communication needs, while Early Talk Boost brings focused teaching to small groups in Pre-School. In May 2026, staff interactions helped children gain speaking and listening skills quickly, including children reluctant to speak and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Families contribute to the learning picture through Tapestry, the online journal used for photographs and observations. Parents can add their own observations, making communication a two-way exchange. Stay and learn sessions also give families opportunities to take part in learning and understand activities they can support at home.
Support is built into everyday teaching. Adults adjust their questions, language and assistance to individual needs; sensory approaches and work in small groups are among the strategies used. Staff work with families and external professionals. In May 2026, early years care helped children feel content and secure, and families’ knowledge of their children informed additional support. Staff monitored development across curriculum areas and acted promptly when learning gaps emerged.
Lunch has a clear routine: Pre-School children use the dining room from 11.40am to noon, followed by play until 12.40pm. Orian Food Services supplies the school’s cooked meals and desserts. Morning toast is also offered to Pre-School children, with snack bookings handled through School Hub.
Attending the nursery does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process and meet the deadline for their child’s entry year.
The school’s Admission and Transfer Arrangements page links to Halton’s online primary application service. Use that route for the school-place application, keeping it separate from nursery attendance. Familiarity with the school should never be treated as confirmation of a place.
Pre-School finishes at 3.15pm, with collection at classroom doors. Access gates close at 9am and reopen at 3.10pm; late arrivals report to the office. These timings matter when planning collection or a delayed journey.
Meals and snacks are ordered through School Hub. Snack orders must be made by 8am on the day required; block booking is possible with restrictions. Ask the office for current meal and snack charges.
For nursery enquiries, contact the school office on 01928 711921 or email sbm.olms@haltonlearning.net. School visits can be arranged by contacting the school, giving families an opportunity to discuss the provision in person.
No. Reception requires a separate application through the normal admissions process. The school’s admissions page links to Halton’s online primary application service.
The EYFS curriculum combines play chosen by children with adult-led teaching. Learning takes place indoors and outdoors, with communication, early reading, mathematics and personal development woven through the day.
Staff use WellComm alongside observations to identify needs. Early Talk Boost provides small-group speech, listening and social communication support in Pre-School.
Tapestry shares photographs and observations, and parents can contribute their own. Families can also take part in stay and learn sessions.
Pre-School finishes at 3.15pm. Children are collected from classroom doors, and the access gates reopen at 3.10pm.
