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Nursery at Selby 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Stories repeated until their patterns become familiar give Selby's nursery day a clear character. Children hear books daily, with early language and storytelling woven into the learning. This is the school's own provision on Flaxley Road, admitting children from the term following their second birthday.
For three-year-olds, there are 26 morning places and 16 afternoon places; two-year-olds have 10 places in each session. Separate curriculum maps for the two age groups give the youngest children their own starting point within the school.
Language takes centre stage. In April 2022, Ofsted found that early-years learning prioritised conversation, listening and social development, with adults helping children extend their speech into complete sentences. These are practical foundations for expressing needs and joining in with other children. Children also enjoyed learning both outdoors and inside. The wider school grounds include a forest, adding a concrete outdoor feature to the setting.
Within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Selby's approach brings together early communication, stories and number understanding. Talk4Writing starts with familiar tales: children absorb their language before moving towards their own writing. Actions and story maps help them remember how a text works. Daily rereading gives stories time to become familiar rather than rushing through a new book each day.
Little Wandle was introduced in September 2025. Early reading activities include poems, rhymes and listening practice, with Little Wandle Foundations for Phonics supporting attention to sounds. In early-years maths, children explore numbers closely using a mastery approach. The emphasis is on understanding a concept before moving further.
Support involves the class teacher, support staff and specialists according to a child's identified needs. Parents can raise concerns with the teacher, who discusses them with the SENCo. Termly reviews bring families into decisions about SEND support, while individual provision maps record targets and the help being provided.
A speech therapist works with children and trains staff. Practical care includes changing nappies when necessary. The school also has inclusion and pastoral teams, giving families routes to support beyond classroom teaching.
The school meal service uses its own kitchen to prepare food fresh each day, with nutritionally balanced menus. This describes the wider school's food provision; nursery attendance should be considered separately from arrangements for school meals.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process. North Yorkshire Council provides the school admissions application route.
Selby has transition arrangements for children starting school. That support with the change is separate from the allocation of a Reception place: familiarity with the school should not be treated as an admissions entitlement.
The timetable dated September 2025 gives nursery sessions as 8:30am to 11:30am and noon to 3:00pm. Another admissions timetable gives 8:45am to 11:45am and 12:15pm to 3:15pm. Session timing. These differ, so confirm the times for your child's session before planning collection or work commitments.
Nursery clothing is practical: a comfortable top, joggers or jogger-style shorts and black footwear. Bring a named waterproof coat, wellies and spare clothes in a drawstring bag. Jewellery, including earrings, is excluded.
Visits can be arranged through the school office. General enquiries go to 01757 702464 or selbyadmin@setschools.uk, giving parents a direct route to discuss joining.
Children can join from the term after their second birthday.
Three-year-olds have 26 morning and 16 afternoon places. For two-year-olds, there are 10 morning and 10 afternoon places.
They hear stories daily, revisit familiar books and practise listening through rhymes and poems. Little Wandle Foundations for Phonics supports early attention to sounds.
No. Reception requires a separate application through the normal admissions process; North Yorkshire Council provides the application route.
Contact the school office on 01757 702464 or email selbyadmin@setschools.uk to arrange a suitable time.
