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Nursery at Holy Trinity Church of England 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Real materials, outdoor play and curiosity shape the early years at Holy Trinity. This is the nursery within the Church of England primary school in Clayhanger, with provision for three- and four-year-olds. Its school setting brings a Christian character alongside an approach that gives children opportunities to explore through play.
The emphasis is on responding to individual children. Interests, feelings and growing independence inform the early-years approach, so learning begins with the child rather than just a task to complete.
Play carries the learning. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) approach combines relationships, attention to each child's development and environments that invite exploration. Children handle authentic materials, with guidance on using them responsibly. That gives curiosity a practical outlet while introducing boundaries around safe use.
Learning extends outdoors as well as into classrooms. In October 2022, Ofsted found that nursery and Reception children enjoyed their activities inside and outside, settled successfully and felt happy and safe. These findings concern the early years together, rather than a separate nursery rating.
Early reading begins with connecting sounds and letters. Number learning also draws on familiar routines: the daily calendar introduces days and months, helping children understand the order of events. The early-years maths approach includes recognising small quantities without counting each object, while equipment lets children explore numbers physically.
Observing the world is another strand. EYFS geography includes looking at plants and animals, discussing differences between environments and recognising weather patterns. Each child's Learning Journey records discoveries, achievements and developing skills, helping staff decide what support or challenge comes next.
The October 2022 inspection also identified a school-wide need for clearer teaching sequences in some foundation subjects; this was not presented as a nursery-specific finding.
Individual support starts before entry where a child already has an identified special educational need or disability. The school's SEND process draws on parents and professionals who know the child, using that information to anticipate barriers and plan support. Families can raise concerns with the class teacher or SEND coordinator; specialist advice may involve Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy or the Rushall Inclusion Advisory Team.
Communication has a practical channel in WEDUC, which the school uses for messages and forms. The wider school behaviour approach is restorative: adults help children understand the reasons behind behaviour and distinguish feelings from actions. Staff have received emotional coaching training.
Shropshire Catering Services supplies school meals, and drinking water is provided. For children taking the 30-hour entitlement, lunchtime supervision carries a daily charge. Meals are booked separately through SchoolComms and charged separately, so funded childcare does not cover every part of the lunchtime arrangement.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through Walsall Council's Admissions Department, following its application process. Treat that application as a separate decision from choosing nursery, rather than assuming continuation at Holy Trinity.
Holy Trinity offers the universal 15-hour childcare entitlement and a 30-hour option for eligible families with three- or four-year-olds. Nursery applications begin by contacting the headteacher for details. The school office can be reached on 01543 452327 or at postbox@holy-trinity.walsall.sch.uk; contact it for current charges.
Uniform applies to nursery children. It combines a white polo or shirt with grey bottoms and a royal-blue sweatshirt, cardigan or jumper. Royal-blue tops without the logo are accepted, and second-hand uniform is available through the school's Emotion and Well-being Manager. This gives families alternatives when assembling nursery clothing.
The nursery provision is for three- and four-year-olds.
No. A separate application is required through Walsall Council's Admissions Department.
It offers the universal 15-hour entitlement, plus 30 hours for eligible families with three- or four-year-olds.
Children using the 30-hour entitlement have a daily lunchtime supervision charge. Meals booked through SchoolComms are charged separately. Contact the school for current charges.
Yes. Nursery uniform includes a white shirt or polo, grey bottoms and royal-blue knitwear or a sweatshirt. Tops without the school logo are accepted, and second-hand uniform is available through the school.
