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Nursery at All Saints CofE Academy Denstone
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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.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 small nursery with school routines already woven into the day: All Saints offers seven morning places and seven afternoon places on Oak Road in Denstone. Children can join from the term following their third birthday. Nursery sits within the school’s early years provision, with a teacher whose role spans Nursery and Reception.
Love, respect and kindness give this Church of England setting its shared vocabulary. In June 2022, these values were taught from Nursery onwards, giving even the youngest children a common starting point for learning how to treat others.
Language, books and learning alongside children of different ages shape the early years experience. In June 2022, children enjoyed collaborating and practised waiting for their turn; language development supported learning across the curriculum. Reading happened daily from Nursery onwards. A reading corner in each classroom gave books a physical place in that routine.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) includes learning indoors and outside. In June 2022, both environments supported children who were settled and eager to learn. The practical learning expectations include examining plants and natural objects, trying out ideas, handling tools carefully and spotting differences. For parents, that means early science begins with observing and asking questions about familiar things.
White Rose Maths is the named nursery mathematics scheme, alongside a two-year EYFS curriculum cycle. Nursery phonics resources include Letters and Sounds Phase 1 and games supporting attention and listening. These give families specific ways to connect with early learning.
Phonics development. In June 2022, a new phonics scheme was planned for September, with an improvement action to establish it across every phase. That action concerned continuity in reading teaching, including the nursery starting point.
Familiar adults and routines form part of settling. The school says nursery children become accustomed to school life and get to know staff and other children, helping the later transition. In June 2022, early years staff understood individual needs and children were comfortable in the setting.
For additional needs, the school’s SENCO coordinates support with families, staff and other agencies. The support process includes assessing needs, agreeing interventions with parents and setting a review date. This gives parents a role in deciding what help their child receives.
Lunch can be brought from home or bought as a school meal. Nursery meals are charged during term time, with payment required before the meal is taken. Families choosing sessions that include lunch therefore need to plan both attendance and food.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place and confers no priority under the 2026–2027 admission criteria. Families must apply separately through Staffordshire County Council’s online admissions route, meeting the local authority’s deadline. Choose the nursery for the experience it offers now.
A July move up day helps nursery children experience the next classroom stage. Familiarity with adults and school routines supports that change, but transition activities and the allocation of places are separate matters.
Term-time funded sessions run Monday to Friday. The session choices are 8:50am–12 noon, 8:55am–1pm including lunch, 8:55am–3:20pm, and 1pm–3:20pm, with the afternoon option subject to availability.
Universal funding covers up to 15 hours; eligible families can access another 15 hours subject to HMRC criteria, supplying their code before the child starts. Hours beyond the qualifying funded allocation are charged. Ask the school for current charges. School charges do not apply to materials or ingredients when children keep the finished product.
All Saints All Stars also accepts nursery children for chargeable term-time care before and after school. Enquiries go to the school office on 01889 590418 or office@allsaints-denstone.staffs.sch.uk. School tours can be arranged by appointment, giving families a practical way to explore the nursery’s place within the school.
Children can apply to join from the term after their third birthday. There are seven morning places and seven afternoon places.
Yes. A session ending at 1pm includes lunch, and a full-day option ends at 3:20pm. Children may bring a packed lunch or have a chargeable school meal.
Yes. Term-time provision includes up to 15 universal funded hours and an additional 15 hours for eligible families meeting HMRC criteria, with a valid code supplied before the start date.
No. Nursery attendance does not guarantee a place or confer priority under the 2026–2027 criteria. A separate application through Staffordshire County Council is required by its admissions deadline.
Yes. All Saints All Stars accepts nursery children for chargeable term-time sessions. Morning care runs Monday to Friday; afternoon care runs Monday to Thursday.
