St Michael's Church of England Primary School Nursery

A nursery team within a Church of England primary school gives this provision its character. St Michael's is in Larkhill, on The Causeway, and its staffing includes a nursery manager alongside nursery staff, with support staff working across early years and Key Stage 1. For families, that places the nursery within a wider school structure, with school-level SEND and family support contacts alongside the nursery team.

Practising new learning through enjoyable activities is the clearest feature of the early years day. In January 2025, children in early years enjoyed returning to what they had learned through activities. That gives parents a useful picture of learning reinforced through participation, rather than simply moving on after an adult's explanation.

The youngest pupils also paid close attention to adults and other children, responding readily to instructions. These are practical foundations for taking part in a group: listening, responding and making room for others' contributions.

Hot lunches are cooked on site by Acorn Chefs, using the school kitchen. Nursery meals carry a charge; contact the school for current charges. To join the dinner register, parents email admin@stmichaelsprimary.uk, then use ParentMail to order the following week's meals by Sunday evening. This makes lunch an advance arrangement for families to build into their weekly routine.

For additional needs, the school's support follows an assess, plan, do and review cycle. Teaching and support are reconsidered as staff develop their understanding of a child's needs. Reasonable adjustments are made for pupils with special educational needs, and the SENDCo can be contacted at senco@stmichaelsprimary.uk.

The school-level Graduated Response moves from classroom support to additional help and, with parental permission, advice from specialists. Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Educational Psychology are among the services that may become involved. Parents are included as support develops, so decisions about a child's needs involve the family as well as staff.

Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions route. For September 2027 entry, Wiltshire residents apply through Wiltshire Council by midnight on 15 January 2027; families living outside Wiltshire apply through their own local authority. Keep that application separate from nursery arrangements.

Transition support is a different matter from admission. Across the school, teachers exchange information towards the end of the academic year. For children with SEND, support may include photographs, additional visits, meetings involving parents and the SENDCo, or time with a designated Learning Support Assistant. These measures can help a child prepare for a change of class; they do not secure a Reception place.

The school welcomes prospective parents and children for visits. Call 01980 670268 to arrange a time, or contact the office at admin@stmichaelsprimary.uk for an enquiry. A school visit gives families an opportunity to meet staff before choosing the provision.

St Michael's shares term dates with the other settings in Acorn Education Trust. Use those dates when planning family commitments around the school calendar.