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Nursery at Lord Blyton 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Bird feeders at Forest School and handprint artwork in the two-year-olds’ room give Lord Blyton’s nursery a character of its own. There is provision for two- and three-year-olds within the primary school in Simonside, South Shields. The early years department shares a single school site, connected to the other departments by a corridor.
Ofsted’s June 2026 inspection judged early years to meet the Expected standard. That judgement covers the school’s early years provision, rather than being a separate nursery rating.
Language gives the learning its direction. Adults demonstrate how to use words through their conversations with children, and reading begins with songs and rhymes in the provision for two-year-olds. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) here brings together conversation, practical experiences and growing social confidence. Children have opportunities to explore independently alongside activities led by adults.
Forest School makes that practical learning tangible. In January 2026, the three-year-olds spotted birds, counted them and learnt their names. They made feeders for the outdoor space and for home, threading cereal onto pipe cleaners. A bird matching game added sorting and attention to colour. These activities connect early counting and vocabulary with careful hand movements and observation, giving children several ways to engage with the same subject.
Inside, the three-year-olds have a reading corner. February 2026 activities included taking turns with a toy in a circle and discussing the people who help children feel secure. Meanwhile, the two-year-olds made shared artwork using photographs and painted handprints. The activity linked sensory exploration with recognising themselves and their classmates.
Independent learning. The June 2026 inspection called for more precise planning of independent activities across early years so that they match children’s needs. For families, the useful distinction is between having opportunities to choose an activity and having those opportunities carefully tailored to a child’s next learning steps.
Children settle successfully in early years, supported by reassuring adult relationships and predictable expectations. Additional needs are picked up promptly, with focused help for speech and language where needed. This matters for children who need extra support to join conversations or take part in activities.
The SEND policy sets out a cycle of assessment, planning, action and review involving parents and the SENCO. For early years support, the practitioner, usually the key person, keeps responsibility for daily work with the child. Families help agree the intended outcomes and review the support’s effect, rather than simply receiving a finished plan. The building is on one level, with ramped external doors and accessible toilet facilities.
Packed lunches have nursery-specific rules. Nuts and nut products are excluded, and parents must flag allergies or dietary requirements. Lunches should include protein, a starchy food, fruit or vegetables, and dairy or an alternative, with plain water to drink. Use a labelled container and cooling pack; food needing reheating should stay at home. Shared snack time also features in the three-year-olds’ activities.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through South Tyneside Council’s normal admissions process and meet the deadline specified on the application form.
Transition support is a separate matter. Reception staff meet nursery staff before children start, passing on information about additional needs. Where further preparation is necessary, the SENCO can organise a meeting and agree a transition plan with parents. That supports continuity of care; it does not secure admission.
The school office can be contacted on 01914240550 or at info@lordblyton.s-tyneside.sch.uk. For nursery applications, the school’s admissions page directs families to its nursery application link. Parents seeking SEND support can contact the SENCO or Child and Family Manager through the office.
Lord Blyton has provision for two- and three-year-olds.
Yes. A January 2026 activity involved the three-year-olds spotting birds and making feeders at Forest School.
Include a starchy food, protein, fruit or vegetables, dairy or an alternative, and plain water. The nursery excludes nuts and nut products. Use a named container and keep the food cool.
Contact the SENCO or Child and Family Manager through the school office. Parents are involved in planning and reviewing early years SEND support.
No. Apply separately through South Tyneside Council’s normal admissions process by the deadline on the application form.
