Lyng Primary School Nursery Review

Rhymes, percussion and growing food give Lyng’s nursery a practical starting point for learning. Little Wandle sound activities sit alongside music from the start of Nursery, while the school’s Edible Playgrounds bring planting and harvesting into its curriculum. There is plenty for small children to listen to, handle and explore.

This is Lyng Primary School’s own nursery provision on Horton Street in West Bromwich. Its nursery unit opened in October 1990. Today, the timetable separates morning and afternoon groups, publishing separate morning and afternoon session times.

Early reading begins with listening. Nursery children use the foundation programme from Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised, including Rhyme time and Tuning into sounds. These activities build the listening foundations for later phonics learning: the emphasis here is on noticing sounds and enjoying rhyme.

The early years foundation stage (EYFS) combines early learning with developing the habits needed to take part. In February 2025, Ofsted described early years children making a prompt start with literacy, working together and sustaining attention. Familiar expectations for learning and behaviour were established early, helping children participate in activities.

Music adds another way to explore sound. Early years provision includes percussion, rhymes and singing, and children experiment with instruments to accompany stories. In the autumn, early years children rehearse Nativity songs for a performance for families in the hall. Making music has a purpose beyond practising a tune: children can use it to tell a story and share their work.

BeeBots introduce technology through movement. In early years, children press buttons to make these programmable toys move, then explain the direction they expect them to take. That turns an abstract idea into something visible.

Outside, the school grounds include a pond, forest and outdoor classroom. Learning Outside the Classroom is planned by each class. Edible Playgrounds has planting beds and timetabled growing activities, with crops including carrots and cress; harvesting leads to preparing and tasting food. These are school-wide resources and approaches.

Family support includes Early Help, a voluntary process that brings professionals together around a family’s needs. Parents can choose to participate and can withdraw. Support can involve parenting programmes or specialist input for speech, language and emotional development, giving families a route to help when difficulties first emerge.

The school’s SEND page brings together its SEND and Inclusion Policy, SEN Information Report and Intimate Care Policy. These provide a starting point for discussing additional needs and personal care. The safeguarding team also includes an early years leadership role, linking this phase with the school’s child protection structure.

Attending Lyng’s nursery does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process and meet its deadline. Treat choosing a nursery session and applying for school as separate decisions.

Morning Nursery runs from 8.30am to 11.30am; Afternoon Nursery runs from 12.10pm to 3.10pm. Each has its own collection time, which matters when arranging work or care around the session.

For enquiries, contact the school office on 0121 553 1480 or email lyng.admin@lyng.sandwell.sch.uk. The Forms page includes a Nursery Form. A virtual tour offers an EYFS view, providing a useful introduction to the setting.

Nursery clothing can be more flexible than full school uniform: black or grey leggings or jogging bottoms are accepted with a school polo, cardigan or jumper and school shoes. Black pumps can be worn for PE, giving children a practical clothing option for activity.