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Nursery at Tittensor CofE (C) First 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
A reading corner for daily browsing, real objects to explore and outdoor space given equal weight to indoors: these are the practical foundations of nursery life at Tittensor. The governor-run nursery belongs to the school's Early Years setting, with provision for children aged three to four. Some two-year-olds can join if their third birthday falls in their starting term, subject to availability.
Early years provision received a Good judgement at the Ofsted inspection on 18 and 19 July 2023. This was an early-years judgement within the school's inspection, rather than a separate nursery rating.
Children's own choices sit alongside activities guided by adults. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) brings learning, development and care together, with plans and routines adjusted to children's needs. Children can choose between quieter spaces and busier activity areas, rather than follow one fixed activity throughout a session.
Language gets concrete attention through Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised. Nursery activities include poems, stories, action rhymes and listening games, with oral blending helping children hear how spoken sounds combine into words. This is preparation for learning to read. During free-flow time, children can use the reading corner daily, with its selection of books refreshed regularly.
The physical environment supports that freedom to explore. Materials with more than one possible use sit alongside everyday objects and artefacts; indoor and outdoor areas are accessible to all children. Space for movement supports active play, while furniture, lighting and sound are considered to reduce sensory overload. For a child who needs a quieter moment, calm areas offer another way to take part.
Each child has a key person who learns about their development, friendships and relationships. Staff build communication with families so that knowledge from home informs care and learning. Home reading records also allow parents and adults in school to exchange comments about books.
Comfort objects and visual timetables are among the ways staff support children with emotional needs or changes in routine. For additional learning needs, the team uses a cycle of assessment, planning, action and review, working with parents to decide the support. Picture prompts, short activities and boards showing what happens now and next make instructions more manageable. Speech support can include referrals to Stoke Speaks Out; emotional support can include ELSA sessions with a qualified Early Years practitioner.
Meals are prepared on site, and families should tell the office about allergies so dietary needs can be accommodated. The staffing structure includes a nursery lunchtime supervisor, alongside a teacher whose role covers Nursery and Reception. That gives lunchtime its own named responsibility within the team.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee admission to Reception and gives no advantage to the application. Parents must apply again through the county admissions website at the appropriate time. Treat this as a separate application, even if your child already attends nursery.
Preparation for the next stage happens through learning rather than admissions preference. Nursery's listening activities and oral blending build towards later phonics teaching, while the home reading record connects families with adults supporting their child's reading. Familiar learning routines do not change the requirement to reapply.
From the September after children turn three, the nursery offers 15 hours, with up to five additional sessions subject to availability and charges. Families qualifying for 30 hours can use the additional 15 hours towards the end of the week or through before and after-school care. Ask the office for current charges.
Morning and afternoon attendance patterns each provide 15 hours per week. The afternoon session runs from 12:30pm to 3:30pm. Children wear the same uniform as school pupils.
Applications go directly through the school office on 01782 372539. Parents and children can also arrange a visit through the office; visiting is optional and does not influence whether a nursery place is offered.
Provision includes children aged three to four. Some children aged two can join if they turn three during their starting term, subject to availability.
No. Attendance neither guarantees a Reception place nor gives an application advantage. Parents must apply separately through the county admissions website.
Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised supports nursery activities involving stories, poems, rhymes, listening and oral blending. Children also have daily access to the reading corner during free-flow time.
Staff work with parents through assessment, planning, action and review. Support can include visual prompts, adapted activities, speech referrals to Stoke Speaks Out and ELSA sessions.
Contact the school office on 01782 372539 for an application form or a visit appointment. A visit is optional and does not affect allocation decisions.
