Nursery at All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery
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Butterflies brings nursery children and Reception together in Class 1, placing the youngest children within the school's Foundation Stage class. This is the nursery at All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery on Bourne Avenue in Ranton. Its shared class structure is a useful starting point for families seeking an introduction to school life.
Children can join in the term following their third birthday, subject to places being available. All Saints has a Church of England character, and welcomes children regardless of their parents' beliefs. The school describes Christian values as part of its teaching and ethos. No Ofsted graded rating yet.
The Class 1 day runs from 8.45am to 3.15pm. Nursery children belong to Butterflies alongside Reception children, so this is a school class setting rather than a separate nursery unit.
In 2022-2023, the Butterflies programme combined Drawing Club with Planning In the Moment and play guided or modelled by adults. Carpet Maths, phonics and story sessions also featured. That combination gave the class time for play alongside shorter activities focused on language and number. Drawing Club is a concrete example of the named activities used within this shared early years class.
The same year's programme included PE on Thursdays and music and art within Friday's play activities. Lunch preparation and lunch sat between the morning activities and the afternoon programme. These are examples from that school year, rather than a promise of today's precise sequence. They show how play, group activities and care routines fitted into the class day.
Parent communication includes a summer progress report followed by a discussion, with interim reports and discussion evenings in autumn and spring. Teachers can also meet parents at a time agreed together. This gives families scheduled opportunities to discuss progress as well as a route for raising concerns between meetings.
For concerns about learning or social skills, the class teacher is the first contact. The special educational needs coordinator can discuss needs and strategies through an email appointment. The trust aims to identify additional needs early, involve parents in initial discussions and work with support agencies where appropriate. For families, the practical distinction is between raising an initial concern with the teacher and arranging a more focused conversation about support.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through Staffordshire's school admissions service and meet the normal Reception application deadline. Treat this as a separate task even though nursery and Reception share Class 1. Classroom familiarity and admission entitlement are different questions.
All Saints accepts funded hours under its 15/30-hour arrangements and can provide additional hours at an extra charge if required. Confirm eligibility for the funded pattern you intend to use; ask the school for current charges for additional hours.
Nursery children must remain with an accompanying adult until they have gone into school. For nursery enquiries and admission forms, contact the headteacher through the office on 01785 282228 or email office@allsaints-ranton.staffs.sch.uk.
Children can enter in the term after their third birthday, if a place is available.
Nursery and Reception are together in Class 1, known as Butterflies.
The Class 1 day runs from 8.45am to 3.15pm.
No. A separate Reception application is required through Staffordshire's school admissions service.
Speak to the class teacher first. The special educational needs coordinator also offers appointments to discuss learning needs and strategies.
