St George's Church of England Primary School Nursery

Letter sounds and growing vocabulary give this nursery a clear starting point: children begin the foundations of reading while still in Nursery. It belongs to St George's Church of England Primary School on London Road in Telford, bringing early learning into a primary school setting.

Early years provision received an Outstanding judgement at the Ofsted inspection on 1 and 2 October 2024. That judgement covers the school's early years provision, including Nursery. It gives parents a relevant assessment of this stage, rather than a separate nursery rating.

The morning session runs from 08:30 to 11:30, with afternoon Nursery beginning at 12:20. For children, this provides a session-based pattern; for parents, the morning has a clear three-hour span around which to organise the day.

Within the early years curriculum, learning begins with a planned sequence of knowledge that children return to as they grow. In October 2024, Nursery children were learning the sounds made by letters and letter combinations, with staff using this work to extend their vocabulary. This connects early reading with learning new words, giving children more language to use as well as sounds to recognise.

Personal learning also begins early. Road safety, online safety and understanding healthy relationships are introduced from the early years and returned to over time. These topics connect learning with choices children make beyond the classroom.

An emotions board in every classroom lets children indicate their feelings by moving their name beside a picture or word. A child can signal worry or sadness through the board, giving adults a way to notice feelings that the child may hesitate to explain aloud.

For concerns about special educational needs or disabilities, the first conversation is with the class teacher. Families can also seek advice through SENDCo@stgeorgesschool.org.uk. St George's participates in PINS, Partnerships for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools, which brings education and health specialists together with experienced parent carers. Its focus includes early intervention and staff training, with support shaped around children's needs rather than diagnosis alone.

Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place at St George's. Families must make a separate application through Telford and Wrekin Council and meet the normal application deadline. The council handles school-age admissions and allocates places, so choosing Nursery and applying for Reception remain separate decisions.

Once a child is due to join the school, families receive details of induction meetings or sessions and information to help with the transition. This preparation helps families plan for the change; it does not secure admission.

Flexible arrangements are offered for children taking 15 hours in Nursery. A limited number of 30-hour places allow full-time nursery attendance. There is also the option of combining provision with Little Dragons Playgroup on the school site, subject to availability. The school office handles discussions about which placement option suits a family.

For nursery enquiries, telephone 01952 387750 or email admin@stgeorgesschool.org.uk. The distinction between the flexible 15-hour arrangement, limited 30-hour places and a combined placement matters when matching childcare to family routines.