Threshfield Primary School Nursery

Children’s interests help shape the learning at Threshfield’s nursery, with adult guidance alongside activities children choose for themselves. This is nursery provision within Threshfield Primary School on Low Road in Threshfield, Skipton. Its early years approach gives children room to explore, while staff plan teaching around their development.

Indoor and outdoor learning are both part of the early years provision. The classroom uses continuous provision: learning opportunities remain accessible so children can continue exploring independently, rather than needing an adult to lead each activity. Staff combine this with direct teaching and activities shaped by children’s interests. The balance gives children opportunities to make choices as well as take part in adult-led learning.

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) provides the curriculum framework, with Development Matters and Birth to 5 Matters also guiding the approach. In parent terms, learning covers movement, conversation and relationships alongside early reading, number work, creativity and discovering how the world works. These areas connect practical experiences with the skills children are developing.

Understanding the World has concrete examples. Early years children hear stories based in different places and take part in All About Me, linking learning about their surroundings with learning about themselves. Adults support this learning during continuous provision, so exploration can become a conversation about places, living things or changes children notice.

Observation also shapes what happens next. Staff watch and interact with children each day, using what they learn to plan individual next steps. Weekly team discussions bring together staff knowledge of each child. The intention is to make teaching responsive to the child’s development rather than treating everyone’s learning as identical.

Relationships are a stated priority in the early years approach. The school aims for children to feel valued and secure, and encourages parents to take part in their education. EYFS stay-and-play sessions took place on 23 October and 19 November 2025, giving families opportunities to join in with early years activities.

For families discussing special educational needs or disabilities, the school office provides a route to the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator. North Yorkshire’s SEND Local Offer brings together information about wider services and support. This gives parents a named local route alongside discussions with the school team.

Food brought into school must be nut-free because of allergies. That is a practical restriction for families preparing anything their child will eat at school.

Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through North Yorkshire’s admissions service, following the normal application timetable. An expression of interest to the school does not count as an application. The school office can help families with the online process, but the application itself must go through the authority.

Personalised school tours can be arranged through the office on 01756 752348. The same office is the enquiry route for the nursery; families can also use the school’s contact form. Contact the school for current nursery charges.

Preschool children may wear a green jumper, hoodie or cardigan, but this is optional. Clothing can be plain or carry the school logo, and belongings should be labelled with the child’s name. The optional preschool garment gives families some flexibility when preparing clothing.