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Nursery at St Mewan 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Three-hour sessions and nursery wraparound give St Mewan two distinct ways to shape a preschool day. Children can join from age 3 and stay until they begin school. The nursery forms part of the school's Early Years Foundation Stage unit, so its building and staff become familiar before the move to Reception. That familiarity is a practical part of the experience, separate from securing a school place.
Learning combines activities children choose with those adults introduce. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) provides the framework: here, that means learning through play and practical experiences, with attention to language and vocabulary. Activities take account of children's interests, giving them a starting point for exploring something new. Nursery children also have music with a trained music teacher and PE with the school's PE lead.
Books and conversation have a clear place in the day. Read Write Inc. is introduced during the nursery summer term for children who are ready, rather than on a single timetable for everyone. In May 2024, nursery children shared books with adults and experienced visiting storytellers. Staff also developed language during imaginative play, using a lifeboat construction and rescue game to introduce words describing position. The learning stayed connected to what children were doing.
Outdoor play adds physical challenge. In May 2024, nursery and Reception children played together, with climbing equipment supporting large movements and a sand pit providing opportunities to communicate and solve problems. Nursery children also took trips to a theatre and a local garden centre, extending their experiences beyond the school grounds.
Making friends, gaining confidence to try things and exploring new activities are part of the nursery's approach to settling. St Mewan aims for a calm atmosphere and plans activities around individual interests. Snack time includes conversation with adults, making an everyday care routine another opportunity for children to talk and listen.
An early years SENDCo provides a specific point of support within the nursery team. Across the school, children on the record of need have a Student Success Plan developed with families and reviewed each term. This gives parents a recurring opportunity to discuss support and progress. Class Dojo carries information about children's progress, helping families stay connected to their learning.
School dinners are available daily and require advance ordering and payment through School Gateway. Families should refer to the school for current charges.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place at St Mewan. Families must make a separate application through Cornwall Council's school admissions process. For September 2026 entry, the application deadline was 15 January 2026; that admissions cycle is now past.
Familiarity and admission are different matters. Within the EYFS unit, nursery children get to know the building and adults who work there. Shared play with Reception children provides further contact with the next stage, but it does not secure a place.
Term-time nursery sessions run from 9am to noon and from noon to 3pm. Nursery wraparound extends the available hours from 7.30am to 5.30pm, with care for nursery and Reception children based in the nursery building. Wraparound is booked through School Gateway. Morning places are limited and must be booked in advance, so families need to organise morning care ahead of use.
Eligible families can use 30 hours of funded early years childcare. Funded hours can also cover nursery wraparound, with arrangements handled through StMewanNurseryAdmissions@stm.celtrust.org. The same address handles nursery enquiries, and a session request form supports planning attendance.
To arrange a nursery and school tour, call 01726 74887 or email stmewansecretary@stm.celtrust.org. Children in EYFS must be collected by an adult. If collection plans change and a child will miss a booked after-school session, the office or wraparound team must be told before the family leaves the site.
Children can join from age 3 and attend until they are ready to start school.
Term-time sessions run from 9am to noon and noon to 3pm. Nursery wraparound is available from 7.30am to 5.30pm.
Yes. Eligible families can access 30 hours of funded early years childcare, and funded hours can be used for nursery wraparound. Contact StMewanNurseryAdmissions@stm.celtrust.org about arrangements.
No. Reception requires a separate application through Cornwall Council's school admissions process.
Call 01726 74887 or email stmewansecretary@stm.celtrust.org to arrange a tour of the nursery and wider school.
