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Nursery at Tushingham With Grindley 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Shared play with older classmates gives this nursery its character. Nursery children belong to Class 1 alongside Reception children, with a teacher and three teaching assistants listed for the class. It is an introduction to school life within a mixed early years classroom, rather than a separate nursery group.
The school welcomes children from age three and has a Church of England identity. Its links with St Chad's church give families a clear sense of the wider setting's Christian character. Ofsted judged the school's early years provision Outstanding at the inspection on 28 and 29 January 2025. That judgement covers early years across the school, rather than a separately inspected nursery.
Play provides the main route into learning. Class 1's classroom has planned activity areas and open-ended resources, with additions that introduce new challenges. Children can return to familiar activities and explore them further. Adults join their play, demonstrate possibilities and use back-and-forth conversation to develop language, giving children both space to experiment and help to move their ideas forward.
Short teaching sessions introduce new ideas, followed by adult-led practice and opportunities to use those skills independently. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) brings together learning about communication, feelings and movement with early mathematics, literacy, creativity and understanding the world. Class 1's curriculum follows children's interests, so their curiosity helps shape the learning alongside planned coverage.
Stories, singing and rhymes are a nursery strength: in January 2025, children enjoyed these activities and developed foundations for later learning about letters and sounds. Across early years, children sustained concentration, grew in independence and played contentedly with friends.
Forest School adds an outdoor element, with a Class 1 session each half term on Thursday afternoons. Friday Show and Tell gives children an opportunity to share their news. These are distinct opportunities to explore beyond classroom activities and practise speaking to others.
The first weeks focus on relationships and consistent routines. Staff learn about children's interests and starting points, then use that understanding to plan experiences. Settling is therefore linked to getting to know each child, as well as helping them become familiar with the classroom day.
An electronic Learning Journal gathers observations, photographs, video and work. Families can contribute through Wow Moment sheets, while parent meetings and work showcase events provide opportunities to discuss learning. Practical home challenges are set fortnightly, with the Parent Postcard app on Evidence Me used to record them.
For concerns about development or learning, the school's route starts with the class teacher and can involve the SENDCo. This gives parents a clear first contact. Edsential supplies school lunches and snacks through a rotating menu covering three weeks; dishes can change with ingredient availability and children's preferences.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through the normal admissions route. The school's guidance directs Cheshire residents to Cheshire West and Chester, Shropshire residents to Shropshire, and Wrexham residents to either Wrexham or Cheshire West and Chester. It gives the deadline as the beginning of January.
Sharing Class 1 means nursery children already learn alongside Reception classmates. That familiarity is a feature of the day, not an entitlement to a future place.
Nursery enquiries go through the school office: telephone 01948 820360 or email admin@tushingham.cheshire.sch.uk.
For Forest School, the school's clothing guidance recommends old clothes and wellies in a named bag, with protection suited to the weather. Mud and water are part of the activities, so practical clothing matters. The school-wide collection procedure uses each child's class entrance, with staff dismissing children individually.
The school welcomes children from age three, with nursery children taught in Class 1.
Yes. Class 1 combines nursery and Reception children for play and learning.
Class 1 has Forest School once each half term, scheduled for a Thursday afternoon.
No. A separate Reception application is required. The school's guidance gives the deadline as the beginning of January and sets out routes for Cheshire, Shropshire and Wrexham residents.
Parents can use Wow Moment sheets to share significant learning and record home challenges through the Parent Postcard app on Evidence Me.
