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Nursery at Lyngford Park 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Climbing frames and an all-year childcare day give Lyngford Park’s nursery a character beyond the school timetable. Children aged 2 to 4 attend on the primary school site at Bircham Road in Taunton. Opening hours run from 8am to 6pm, making this an option for families needing care beyond a school-length day.
Ofsted judged the school’s early years provision Good at the inspection on 20 and 21 June 2023. That judgement covers early years within the school; it is not a separate nursery rating.
Play, exploration and questions shape the learning. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) connects seven learning areas, with activities matched to children’s development. In parent terms, being active and creative is part of learning, rather than a break from it. Children develop at different speeds, and the nursery aims to respond to those differences.
Conversation has a practical role. In June 2023, adults demonstrated how to use language and prompted children to explain both their activities and their emotions. Children played cooperatively, while those in early years could explain ways to handle difficulties. These are useful foundations for joining in, asking for help and trying again.
Outside, the nursery has climbing frames, and the school grounds include a Forest School area. From September 2026, nursery children are scheduled for Forest School each week. That gives outdoor learning a regular place in the week, alongside physical play on the nursery equipment.
For a child beginning group care, adults who recognise their needs provide an important point of reassurance. In June 2023, the inspection found attentive care alongside children's quick adjustment to nursery routines.
Food offers a choice between meals from home and optional nursery catering. The snack café operates in both halves of the day, with fruit, vegetables, water and milk at no additional charge. Drinking water remains accessible throughout the day. Breakfast, cooked lunch and a picnic tea carry additional charges, including for children using funded places. When the nursery operates during school closures, families must send a packed lunch because hot lunches cannot be provided.
Allergies. Meals are prepared in a shared kitchen, so complete freedom from allergens cannot be guaranteed. Families managing a severe allergy should discuss menu choices directly with the school and catering team.
For additional needs, the school aims to support children within their class where possible and where families want this. Parents can reach the SEND team through the office or at sendco@lp.huish.education, providing a direct route to discuss support.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place and does not confer priority under the 2026-27 oversubscription criteria. Families must make a separate Reception application through Somerset County Council, following the normal application deadline. Treat choosing nursery and applying for school as two distinct decisions.
Preparation is a separate benefit. For the September 2026 intake, Stay and Play sessions let children explore their future classroom with an adult. School Readiness sessions and home visits also formed part of that transition programme. Familiarisation helps children prepare for the change; it does not alter admission rights.
Morning, afternoon and full-day bookings form the 2025-26 session model: 8am to 1pm, 1pm to 6pm, or 8am to 6pm. Charges attach to the booked session, although families can bring or collect children within its boundaries. Extra sessions can be requested through the nursery manager or school office; reducing booked sessions requires four weeks’ written notice.
Funded hours are stretched across the year: the universal entitlement for children aged 3 and 4 is 11 hours weekly, with another 11 extended hours for eligible families. Eligible working parents of two-year-olds can also apply for funded childcare. Parents using extended entitlement must reconfirm eligibility every three months.
Families supply nappies, wipes and care creams, including sun protection. Ask the school for current charges. Nursery enquiries can go to office@lp.huish.education or 01823 284912; Famly handles nursery invoices and payments.
Children aged 2 to 4 can attend the nursery on the primary school site.
Yes. Nursery opening hours are 8am to 6pm, with care offered all year round.
The all-year model stretches universal funding for three- and four-year-olds to 11 hours weekly, with 11 additional extended hours for eligible families. Eligible working parents of two-year-olds can also apply.
The snack café has no additional charge. Optional breakfast, cooked lunch and picnic tea are charged for funded and fee-paying places. Families can provide their own meals, and must send a packed lunch when hot lunches cannot be supplied during school closures.
No. Attendance neither guarantees a place nor gives priority under the 2026-27 criteria. A separate application goes through Somerset County Council.
