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Nursery at Scholar Green 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Raindrops, Sunbeams and Rainbows mark the stages of nursery life at Scholar Green, where children aged two, three and four learn together in a mixed-age class. This is the primary school's own on-site nursery. Its Local Offer lists 46 nursery places.
A nursery teacher works across the provision, with phase leaders for the younger groups and teaching assistants supporting children. The staffing ratio for two-year-olds is 1:5. The early years provision received an Outstanding judgement at Ofsted's inspection on 14 and 15 February 2023. That judgement covers the school's early years provision rather than a separately inspected nursery.
Play shapes the learning. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) approach combines exploration with adult teaching, helping children develop language, movement, relationships and the ability to manage their feelings. Planning takes account of developmental differences between the youngest children and those approaching school age, so sharing a class does not mean doing identical work.
Stories give the day a recurring focus. Traditional tales, poetry and nursery rhymes sit alongside an Author of the Term, while role play gives children opportunities to retell events and express ideas. In February 2023, early years staff used conversations during play to broaden children's vocabulary. Songs and storytelling also drew enthusiastic participation.
Outside, the nursery's large learning space is used daily and throughout the year. Children can dig, climb and build, investigate natural materials or try activities requiring smaller, precise movements. The early years outdoor area includes a garden. This gives physical exploration a regular place alongside classroom learning, rather than saving it for occasional outings.
Each child has a Key Worker who gets to know their needs, interests and achievements and develops a relationship with their family. Visits before starting allow children to become familiar with the nursery and parents to meet the team. In February 2023, children settled promptly, developed independence and learned the routines, including the two- and three-year-olds.
Tapestry provides an individual online journal for nursery children. Families can add photographs and achievements from home, giving staff material to discuss with children and parents a way to contribute to their learning. A newsletter each half-term explains themes, experiences and routines.
Support for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) starts with discussion with families. The nursery's SEND policy recognises that this may be a child's first setting and calls for information from parents before considering identification. With parental permission, the Cheshire East Early Years Team may be involved. Teaching adaptations enabled early years children with SEND to participate in the same curriculum as their peers in February 2023.
Practical care includes help with toileting: teaching assistants support independence and work with toilet-training programmes used at home. Families provide nappies or continence supplies where needed, together with spare clothing. Nursery children can also stay for lunch as an additional session.
Attending Scholar Green Nursery does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through their home local authority, including when applying across an authority boundary. Cheshire East Council handles September admissions to this school. Apply through the normal Reception process by the deadline for your child's entry year.
Preparation for the move is a separate matter. Summer-term arrangements include a parents' welcome evening, liaison with feeder nurseries and stay-and-play sessions for the incoming Reception group. These help children and families become familiar with the next stage; they do not secure admission.
Morning nursery sessions run from 9:00am to 11:30am, with afternoon sessions from 12:30pm to 3:00pm. Lunch is an additional session, so it needs to be considered separately when planning the day.
Nursery entry takes place throughout the school year from age two. Funding may be available for eligible two-year-olds. The school lists 15 funded hours from the term after a child's third birthday and places for children eligible for 30-hour funding.
For registration enquiries or to arrange a visit, email admin@scholargreen.cheshire.sch.uk. Outdoor clothing matters here: bring wellington boots and a waterproof coat, with sun protection when appropriate. A named spare outfit allows for muddy and messy play.
The mixed-age nursery caters for children aged two, three and four, with entry taking place throughout the school year.
Morning sessions run from 9:00am to 11:30am and afternoon sessions from 12:30pm to 3:00pm. Lunch is available as an additional session.
Each nursery child has a Tapestry online journal. Parents can contribute photographs and achievements from home, and half-termly newsletters cover learning themes and routines.
No. Families need to apply separately through their home local authority's Reception admissions process by the deadline for the relevant entry year.
Yes. Contact the school office at admin@scholargreen.cheshire.sch.uk to arrange a visit so that children can become familiar with the nursery and parents can meet staff.
