Eastoft Church of England Primary School Nursery

Birthday cake becomes a maths lesson at Eastoft: children measure ingredients, bake and divide the cake to share. That practical thread runs through the nursery, where extended play sits alongside early work on language and number.

The nursery takes children aged 3–4 and belongs to Eastoft Church of England Primary School, within the Riverside Federation. Its teaching sits within the school's Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) provision. In January 2024, Ofsted judged early years provision Good and found the learning environment organised and inviting. That gives families an early-years-specific judgement rather than simply a whole-school rating.

Children have extended stretches of play they choose themselves, with adults joining in to help develop their learning. The EYFS combines learning to communicate, manage feelings and move confidently with early literacy, maths, creativity and exploration of the world. Activities are adapted around children's interests and their next learning steps, so play has a teaching purpose.

Little Wandle's Foundations of Phonics starts nursery children with listening, rhyme and blending sounds aloud. This is preparation for reading through spoken language. Maths uses NCETM mastering number alongside White Rose Maths, with daily structured lessons introduced when children are ready. Counting apples for snack and measuring for birthday baking make number useful in ordinary routines.

Outdoor learning has its own classroom. Physical activities are available during play, and one maths example has children adjusting an arch's height so they can cycle beneath it: a practical problem with an immediate purpose. Nursery children also join PE when developmentally ready, using the school hall or outdoor space. Tuesdays and Thursdays are the more active days, when children should wear practical PE clothing.

The Eastoft early years team includes an EYFS teacher and an early years practitioner. Families can follow learning through Seesaw and receive weekly updates; Class Dojo also helps parents recognise children's achievements. Stickers give younger children an immediate reward, while a shared bead jar links teamwork to a class treat. These offer concrete ways to talk about the day at home.

Food follows the school's arrangements: families can prebook a meal or send a packed lunch, and meals are prepared in the school kitchen. Dietary requirements can be accommodated through discussion with kitchen staff via the office. The school is nut free, a practical consideration when packing lunch.

For medical conditions, parents should tell the school promptly and arrange a meeting to create a medical plan. Medication requires an office form. Medical Tracker records the dose and time given and sends parents a notification, providing a direct update about care during the day.

Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through North Lincolnshire Council, the school's admissions authority, using the normal admissions process and deadline. Treat choosing nursery and applying for Reception as two separate decisions.

Once a school place has been allocated, transition sessions provide information for new families. This preparation helps parents get ready for the next stage; it is separate from the allocation of places.

Morning, afternoon and full-day nursery options allow families to choose a session pattern. Eligible families using 30-hour funding must obtain a Government Gateway code and give it to the school. Contact the school for current charges.

Nursery enquiries go directly to the office on 01724 798274, or families can complete the nursery admissions form. School visits can be arranged through the office, giving parents a chance to discuss the provision before applying.