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Nursery at Sedbergh 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Songs, rhymes and learning to be kind give Elder 1 its early years character. Sedbergh Primary School’s nursery provision caters for three and four-year-olds at the school’s Long Lane site. It belongs to the school’s early years provision, with its own Elder 1 class identity.
At the Ofsted inspection on 3 and 4 July 2023, early years provision was graded Good. This was an early years judgement within the school inspection, rather than a separate nursery inspection.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) provides the framework for learning and care. In plain parent language, the emphasis is on children’s development alongside what they learn. Development Matters also guides the early years team, whose stated approach includes adapting learning challenges to each child’s needs and building relationships that support independence.
Traditional rhymes and songs feature among the youngest children’s activities. Reading begins in the early years too, giving books a place in children’s experience from the start. In July 2023, children were enjoying their learning environment and becoming familiar with everyday routines quickly. Those routines matter: they help a young child understand what happens next.
Number learning has a regular place. Mathematics is taught each morning across EYFS, with early learning focused on developing an understanding of number. Understanding the World brings a different kind of discovery: children grow plants, notice seasonal changes and look at photographs from their own lives. These activities make change and the passage of time tangible. The EYFS computing approach uses the Barefoot curriculum, adding another named strand to the programme.
Settling into routines was a positive feature of the early years experience in July 2023. Children were also learning kindness towards others, so social learning sits alongside the curriculum. The early years team comprises teachers and teaching assistants, with relationships between staff, children and families forming part of its approach.
For additional needs, the school’s SEND provision uses individual learning support plans and specialist resources, with parents and external specialists involved. Two Emotional Literacy Support Assistants work across the school. These are school-wide support arrangements; they give families a clear starting point for discussing their child’s needs.
Communication includes a school app for messages and information, accessed through an invitation from the office. Lunchtime provision is offered for nursery children, allowing lunch to form part of an attendance pattern that extends beyond the morning.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must apply separately through the normal school admissions process and meet the deadline for their application year. Sedbergh Primary School directs families to Westmorland and Furness Council’s admissions service. Treat that application as a separate task, even when your child already attends Elder 1.
Morning and afternoon nursery sessions are offered, alongside lunchtime provision. Funded childcare guidance describes a 15-hour allocation, with an increase to 30 hours for eligible families. Eligibility is a condition of the extended allocation. Families taking that route provide their eligibility code and National Insurance number so the school can verify entitlement and arrange the place.
For nursery enquiries, use the school’s contact form, telephone 01539620510 or email admin@sedbergh-pri.cumbria.sch.uk. The contact address is Sedbergh Primary School, Long Lane, Sedbergh, Cumbria LA10 5AL. Ask the school for current charges before committing to an attendance pattern.
The nursery is Elder 1, within Sedbergh Primary School’s early years provision.
The early years team follows the EYFS framework and Development Matters. Named curriculum strands include Barefoot for EYFS computing and Understanding the World activities such as growing plants and exploring photographs.
Yes. Afternoon sessions and lunchtime provision are offered alongside morning nursery attendance.
Yes. The school’s guidance describes an increase from 15 to 30 hours for eligible families, with an eligibility code and National Insurance number required for verification.
No. Reception requires a separate application through the normal admissions process. The school directs families to Westmorland and Furness Council’s admissions service.
