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Nursery at St Martin's CofE 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Listening comes before reading at Mini Martin's. Children practise distinguishing sounds, alongside imaginative play, early number work and outdoor activities. This is the governor-led nursery within St Martin's CofE Primary School in Tipton, taking children from age three.
Families can choose a morning or afternoon session, with an all-day option for those eligible for 30-hour funding. Ofsted graded early years provision Good at the inspection on 11 and 12 October 2022. That judgement covers the school's early years provision.
Play gives the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) its everyday shape here. Role play, creative activities, outdoor exploration and early maths give children different ways to develop ideas and practise skills. For parents, that means learning extends beyond sitting down for an adult-led activity: pretending, talking and exploring are part of the curriculum too.
Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised provides the named approach to early reading. Nursery children have short phonics sessions each day, beginning with listening and telling sounds apart. In October 2022, children were practising listening to recognise sounds and letters. The emphasis is on the foundations of reading.
Communication is another explicit part of the EYFS curriculum. Listening, taking turns in conversation and expressing ideas receive attention alongside reading preparation. The EYFS page also directs families to Sandwell Keep Talking for help with early language development, giving parents a practical connection between classroom learning and support at home.
A nursery manager leads Mini Martin's, with learning support practitioner and assistant roles within the team. In October 2022, staff built relationships promptly and used information supplied by families and previous settings to understand children's needs. Sharing a child's interests and care needs therefore has a clear purpose: it helps adults get to know the child.
Family involvement includes opportunities to explore children's learning. These may take the form of play-and-stay sessions or workshops about phonics and early maths, with dates communicated through letters and newsletters. They give parents concrete ways to participate.
For concerns about special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), the first contact is the class teacher. The school's support process involves assessing needs, planning help, putting it into practice and reviewing it. Matching support to need. The October 2022 inspection identified occasional mismatches in SEND support across the school. Families seeking additional help should discuss how support will fit their child's particular needs.
Attending Mini Martin's does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through Sandwell Admissions, rather than treating nursery enrolment as the application for school.
Sandwell Local Authority manages the school's admission arrangements. Keep the nursery application and the Reception application as separate tasks when planning your child's next step.
Morning, afternoon and all-day sessions are the nursery's booking options. The all-day offer is linked to eligibility for 30-hour funding; eligible families apply for that funding through the Childcare Service. Nursery application forms and enquiries go through the school office.
Breakfast club is also accessible to Mini Martin's children, with a charge because government funding for that club covers Reception to Year 6. Registration with 4 Community Trust gathers allergy and medical details and does not tie families to fixed attendance days. Ask the school for current charges.
The nursery classroom door faces the front of the school and is the collection point. School clothing uses royal blue and white with grey or black; branded items and school logos are optional. Label clothing with your child's name.
Contact the office on 0121 557 1543 or email office@st-martins.sandwell.sch.uk. The school address is Lower Church Lane, Tipton, DY4 7PG.
Children can join from age three.
Morning and afternoon sessions are offered, alongside all-day sessions for children eligible for 30-hour funding.
No. Families need a separate application through Sandwell Admissions.
Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised starts with short daily Nursery sessions, with listening and distinguishing sounds as the starting point.
Yes, with a charge. Registration is through 4 Community Trust and does not require fixed attendance days. Contact the school for current charges.
