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Nursery at Co-op Academy Woodslee
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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Listening to everyday sounds is an early step towards reading at Woodslee. Alongside learning familiar routines and discovering festivals such as Diwali, it gives this school nursery a character centred on language and learning about other people.
Nursery F1 caters for children aged 2-4 at Co-op Academy Woodslee in Bromborough. Children can join in the term following their second birthday, subject to space, or families can choose a September start. The nursery belongs to the academy on Croft Avenue, so its provision sits within a primary school rather than a separate childcare setting.
Ofsted graded the school's early years provision Good at the inspection on 15 and 16 November 2023. That judgement covers early years within the school; it is not a separate nursery rating.
Sound comes before letters here. In November 2023, nursery children were learning to recognise sounds around them, building the listening skills needed for later phonics. For a young child, that puts the first steps towards reading into familiar surroundings rather than beginning with written symbols.
The early years foundation stage also includes learning how to take part in shared routines. Children were becoming familiar with established routines in November 2023, giving them practice in following the patterns of a school day. Learning about different religions began in early years too, with Diwali among the festivals explored. These are concrete introductions to life alongside other children and to experiences beyond their own families.
Role play adds another strand. The early years Job roles and gender activity introduces children to different kinds of work through play. The school aims to show that jobs are open to anyone, making this a way to explore adult roles while challenging assumptions about who can do them.
Lunch arrangements depend on the child's funded hours. Children receiving 30 free nursery hours have lunch included; otherwise, families can pay for lunch or send a packed lunch. That gives parents a clear choice about how their child eats during the day.
For concerns about learning or development, the class teacher is the first contact. Teachers consider additional help alongside the special educational needs co-ordinator (SENDCo). The school's support process can include time-limited interventions, with parents involved in deciding the next steps, so a concern can lead to a specific plan rather than remaining an informal conversation.
At a further stage of support, a One Page Profile/Pupil Passport brings together contributions from the child, parents and teacher. It records needs, planned help and intended outcomes, with progress reviewed and shared with families. The SENDCo and class teacher track progress regularly, and updates reach parents at key points during the academic year. Termly SENDCo drop-in sessions provide another opportunity for parents to talk about support.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal local authority route. Apply through your home local authority, using Wirral Council if you live in Wirral; the school office can help families complete admission forms.
Keep the application separate from the child's nursery experience. Familiarity with the academy does not replace the application process, and families should meet the deadline for their Reception intake.
Standard nursery hours run from 8:45 am to 3:15 pm. Daily wraparound care begins at 8:00 am, and families can buy additional hours. These arrangements offer an earlier start alongside the standard nursery day.
All three-year-olds receive 15 free nursery hours each week. Eligible two-year-olds can also receive 15 hours, while qualifying families of three- and four-year-olds can receive 30 hours. Eligibility therefore matters when planning the child's attendance and lunch arrangements.
To arrange a visit or begin a nursery application, telephone the office on 0151 334 1406. The same office provides help with school admission forms, giving families a practical contact for both stages while keeping the applications distinct.
Nursery F1 caters for ages 2-4. Children can start in the term after their second birthday if there is space, or families can choose a September start.
Standard hours are 8:45 am to 3:15 pm. Daily wraparound care is available from 8:00 am, and additional hours can be purchased.
All three-year-olds receive 15 free hours each week. Eligible two-year-olds can receive 15 hours, and qualifying families of three- and four-year-olds can receive 30 hours.
Lunch is included for children receiving 30 free nursery hours. Otherwise, families can pay for lunch or provide a packed lunch.
No. Apply separately for Reception through your home local authority, using Wirral Council if you live in Wirral. The school office can help with admission forms.
