Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School Nursery

Daily outdoor learning and a book chosen to take home give Bishop Martin’s nursery two clear anchors: time outside and stories shared with family. This is the nursery within Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School in Skelmersdale, with provision for two-year-olds and three-year-olds. The school’s Christian values include kindness, respect, hope, trust and love, giving families a clear sense of its religious character.

Early years leadership includes an EYFS lead and an assistant EYFS lead. For parents choosing a school nursery, the distinction that matters is between joining this early years provision and gaining a later school place. They are separate decisions.

Outdoor learning happens daily here. A warm coat that keeps out the rain is essential nursery clothing, so time outside is something to prepare for as part of the routine. Morning and afternoon sessions give the day its practical shape, with separate curriculum maps for children aged two and three.

Stories connect nursery learning with home. Each child can select a book to borrow, and families are encouraged to read together each evening. That gives parents a concrete way to join in: share the chosen story and make books part of time together at home.

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) guides nursery learning alongside Development Matters. Personal, social and emotional learning is woven into play and everyday routines. Children practise managing themselves, developing relationships and regulating their feelings, rather than encountering these skills only as a separate lesson. The practical emphasis is on learning how to be with other people and handle everyday experiences.

The school’s pastoral team includes senior teaching leaders and a learning mentor. Its work includes support with starting school and settling, alongside children’s social and emotional development. Families can contact the team about worries involving learning, friendships or emotional wellbeing. This provides a route for concerns that extend beyond a classroom activity.

For children with SEND, class teachers identify additional help and prepare support plans. These are discussed and reviewed with parents at least once a term, giving families a recurring opportunity to consider needs and next steps. The SEND coordinator works with parents, staff and other agencies to coordinate provision.

Daily milk is provided for nursery children. It is a small but specific part of the care routine.

Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process by the deadline for their entry year. Keep that application separate from arrangements for nursery attendance.

Lancashire County Council’s primary school application service is the Reception application route linked by the school. Joining nursery should therefore be treated as a choice about the nursery experience, rather than reassurance about a future Reception allocation.

Nursery runs Monday to Friday, with morning hours of 8.45am to 11.45am and afternoon hours of 12.15pm to 3.15pm. Those are distinct session windows, with a gap between them. Match the relevant start and finish times to your family’s collection arrangements.

For enquiries, telephone the school office on 01695 724730 or use the online contact form; office staff direct enquiries to the appropriate team. The school is on Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8 9BN.

At drop-off and collection, keep school access and Beechwood Court clear for emergency vehicles. The old church car park can be used when available, a practical consideration for families travelling by car.