St Mary's Nursery, Purton

Wellies and a waterproof coat are everyday kit for Rising Stars: outdoor time continues whatever the weather. Alongside Tiny Stars, this nursery provision belongs to St Mary's C of E Primary School & Nursery on College Road in Purton. Its character starts with practical play, songs and a place within the school's early years team.

Nursery teachers work within a structure that includes an EYFS and Nursery Lead. For families choosing a school nursery, that connection is a useful distinction: early education and the wider school's support services sit within the same organisation.

Number songs give a concrete flavour of Tiny Stars' activities. Children have rhymes including 5 Little Monkeys, 1 potato and 10 in a bed. Rising Stars' repertoire includes Wind the bobbin up and Hey Diddle Diddle. These give families familiar songs to share at home as well as a picture of the nursery's emphasis on rhyme.

The school's Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) approach combines activities chosen by children with learning led by adults. Development Matters informs planning, which responds to children's interests and needs. In parent language, this means children have opportunities to explore their own ideas as well as taking part in adult-guided learning.

The early years environment includes reading spaces outside and indoors, with picture books also accessible in the school library. Outdoors has a practical place in Rising Stars' sessions: families bring named wellies, a waterproof coat and spare clothes. Dressing for wet weather is part of preparing for the day.

Support extends beyond the nursery team. The school's Inclusion Team coordinates help for SEND, emotional and social needs, and children learning English as an additional language. Families can contact that team through the school administration office, giving them a direct route to discuss concerns.

My Happy Mind includes Nursery in its coverage. Its Parent App provides activities and guidance for home, connecting the programme with family life. The wider school support network also includes a SENsory Room and targeted help for individual children; these are school resources rather than a promise of the same provision for every nursery child.

Attending this nursery does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must apply separately through the normal school admissions process; applications to St Mary's are managed by Wiltshire Council. Treat choosing the nursery and applying for Reception as two separate decisions.

Visits can be arranged by calling 01793 770239 or emailing nursery@st-marys-purton.wilts.sch.uk. That gives prospective families a direct nursery enquiry route.

Wraparound care runs from 7:45 am to 6:00 pm. For the journey to the school site, parents are asked to park away from the schools. The Angel public house permits parent parking provided cars are parked sensibly, so allow for the walk between parking and the site.