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Nursery at Burraton Community 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Ladybirds brings children into Burraton school life from two years and six months. This governor-led nursery caters for children up to four and forms part of Burraton Community Primary School on Fairmead Road, Saltash. Its connection with the school includes both its physical setting and the participation of children and staff in the wider school community.
Play, conversation and growing independence give this provision its character. The emphasis is on children exploring for themselves, with adults helping them take the next step in their learning.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) places play at the centre of learning: children make friends, communicate and discover how their world works. At Burraton, children’s own exploration combines with adult interactions that extend what they can do. Personal and social development, movement and communication receive particular attention. Children also learn to think about their activities, make plans and look back at what they have achieved.
Language has several routes into the day. Early-years oracy includes practising turn-taking, giving children a practical starting point for listening and joining conversations. French begins in the EYFS through songs and everyday phrases woven into routines. Nursery learning materials include the question I wonder what my super power is?, alongside a Nursery Progression of Skills and Nursery Knowledge Organiser. These give parents a connection to the learning themes.
In September 2023, Ofsted identified growing independence and established routines in the early years, alongside children’s interest in exploring. Phonics starts in Nursery, introducing the sound-based learning that supports later reading. Burraton Passports also extend to early-years children, connecting experiences of their locality with learning about the wider world.
Support for additional needs includes adapting learning to the child. The September 2023 inspection found that curriculum adjustments and appropriate support extended to children with SEND in the EYFS. For parents with concerns, the first contacts are the child’s teacher or the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator. Parents contribute during identification, assessment and reviews of support, so their knowledge of their child remains part of the process.
The school’s HUG (Helping Us Grow) team supports children’s mental health and wellbeing. A Parent Support Advisor also works with families facing significant concerns. These are school support routes, rather than a reason to leave worries until they become larger problems.
Food arrangements include a school-wide nut-free rule. Families dealing with allergies can contact the school office about dietary requirements. School meals use ParentPay for bookings, with Sunday night the cutoff for the following week; bookings can also cover a term. Early-years oral-health resources include a brushing chart and advice about food and drink, linking care with habits families can practise at home.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families normally make a separate application through Cornwall Council’s online admissions system and meet the applicable deadline. Parents of children with an EHC Plan do not need to apply: the Statutory SEN Service will contact them in the autumn term.
Burraton’s EYFS approach includes supporting children through transitions. That continuity concerns their learning and development; families should keep the Reception application as a separate task from their child’s nursery experience.
Nursery enquiries go through the school, which provides a Burraton Nursery Application Form and a Parent Declaration Form. Contact the office at secretary@burraton.cornwall.sch.uk or telephone 01752 843019.
Families who believe they qualify for Early Years Pupil Premium should complete the eligibility form and give it to the school with their enquiry. This is separate from choosing a nursery place. For current charges, refer to the school’s Nursery Schedule of Fees. The Starting Nursery Prospectus, Nursery Intimate Care Policy and Nursery Sleep Policy are useful documents to read before a child starts.
Children aged two years and six months to four years.
Children explore through play, with adults extending their learning. Communication, personal and social development, and physical skills are central to Burraton’s EYFS approach.
No. Families normally apply separately through Cornwall Council’s online admissions system by the applicable deadline. Parents of children with an EHC Plan do not need to apply; the Statutory SEN Service will contact them in the autumn term.
Start with the child’s teacher or the school’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator. Parents contribute to assessing needs and reviewing support.
Contact the school office at secretary@burraton.cornwall.sch.uk or 01752 843019. The nursery page includes an application form.
