St Giles Church of England Primary School Nursery

Telephones to investigate, rhymes to listen to and sentences to practise: early learning at St Giles combines curiosity with communication. The nursery belongs to St Giles Church of England Primary School on Walsall Street in Willenhall. It has its own class page within the school’s class structure, giving families a nursery-specific point of reference.

The clearest picture of its educational character comes from the early-years findings in Ofsted’s inspection of 16 and 17 April 2024. These describe learning through play, adult-supported language and listening to stories. For parents, the emphasis is on how young children explore and express themselves.

Exploration has a place in the early years curriculum. In April 2024, children examined historical objects, including telephones, and showed interest in how they worked. This gives a concrete example of learning through an object children can investigate, rather than an abstract explanation alone. Curiosity becomes a starting point for learning.

Language receives deliberate attention. Adults practise accurate sentence structure with children, giving them repeated opportunities to hear and use it. For a young child developing spoken language, that makes conversation part of the learning itself. The emphasis extends beyond simply having something to say to learning how to express it.

Rhymes and stories also feature in early years. Listening to them supports preparation for reading, so books and spoken language belong alongside exploratory play. The early years foundation stage here connects planned learning with children’s play: the April 2024 findings describe both as part of the school’s curriculum planning. Together, these examples show a day with opportunities to investigate, listen and talk.

Learning to get along begins in early years. Children are taught courteous ways to interact, making consideration for other people part of their education from the start. For families, this gives a concrete social focus alongside language and exploratory learning.

For SEND information, the school’s Local Offer page brings together Walsall Council’s Local Offer, Wolverhampton’s Local Offer and SENDIAS information. These give parents routes to information and advice beyond the classroom. The page also links to Family Hub support, including sessions for families awaiting or considering a diagnosis. That distinction matters: the stated invitation includes families still seeking clarity about their child’s needs.

Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process. Treat choosing the nursery and applying for Reception as two separate decisions; an existing nursery place should not be treated as confirmation of the next school place.

Contact the school office for nursery enquiries by telephone on 01902 368308 or email at postbox@st-giles.walsall.sch.uk. The school’s address is Walsall Street, Willenhall, WV13 2ER. These provide direct contact routes for families considering the nursery.