St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Nursery

Catholic education gives this Southall nursery its setting and purpose. It forms part of St Anselm's Catholic Primary School on Church Avenue, rather than a separate nursery setting. The school welcomes applications from families of all faiths who want an education shaped by its faith tradition.

The school's ambition is for children to enjoy learning and develop their interests through a creative curriculum. For parents, the Catholic character is a central consideration in choosing this nursery.

Enjoyment and creativity are the school's stated starting points for learning. It aims to engage children through their interests, giving families a sense of the educational approach surrounding the nursery.

Art and design also feature within the school's early years provision. The school values artistic activity for its contribution to children's creativity and personal development, alongside learning.

Support for additional needs follows a school-wide structure involving the class teacher and SENCO. Teachers create individual SEND Learning Plans where needed, with targets reviewed each term and parents involved in discussing them. This gives families a recurring opportunity to consider their child's support.

Depending on assessed needs, help may include individual work or a small group led by a teacher or teaching assistant. Specialist services include Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy. Referrals to specialist professionals require parental permission, so families are involved in decisions about this next step.

Settling support is described at school level: new children can visit before joining. For a child with SEND, a meeting with parents establishes shared goals and a Learning Plan; an individual transition plan may be included if needed. The approach allows preparation to reflect the child's circumstances.

Physical access. Most ground-floor areas and playgrounds are accessible to wheelchair users, although some areas need a ramp. There is no lift serving the upper floors. Families with mobility needs should take these distinctions into account.

Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process and meet the applicable deadline. Treat choosing the nursery and applying for Reception as separate decisions.

Preparation for changing classes is a different matter from admission. The school's arrangements for children with SEND include sharing Learning Plans with the next teacher and holding planning discussions before the move. Visit Your New Class sessions help children become familiar with their next class. A supporting book may also be made with a child who would benefit from one. These measures concern preparation, rather than entitlement to a place.

For enquiries, contact the office team on 020 8574 3906 or email office@st-anselms.ealing.sch.uk. The email account is not checked in school holidays. The office operates during school hours, with a Friday closing time of 3.30pm, so plan contact accordingly.

Church Avenue contains the main school entrance. A pedestrian gate connecting to The Green also opens at the beginning and end of the school day. This gives families approaching on foot another route to the school site.