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Nursery at St Michael and All Angels Catholic 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Language gives this nursery provision its character. Staff build conversation into their interactions with children, while WellComm provides additional speech and language support from trained early years practitioners. For a child still learning to express themselves, that focus matters.
St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School includes provision for two-year-olds alongside Foundation 1 for children aged three and four. Nursery offers up to 15 places, with scope to increase to 20 if demand warrants it; Foundation 1 has 26. These are distinct parts of the school's early years provision, with different session options. Ofsted's November 2025 report awarded early years Strong standard, a judgement covering the school's early years rather than a separate nursery rating.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) here puts communication, learning together and practising new skills into the day. In November 2025, staff assessed children's learning early and used what children could already do to plan their next steps. Activities gave children opportunities to apply what they had learnt. The practical benefit is teaching that starts from the child’s existing knowledge.
Conversation carries much of that learning. Adults developed children's language through their interactions, building foundations for later reading. Children also learnt to cooperate and distinguish acceptable behaviour from wrong choices. Learning to work alongside classmates therefore forms part of the curriculum, alongside acquiring vocabulary.
A predictable routine supports the session. Children in early years settled into an established pattern and worked together. Nursery mornings run from 8:45am to 11:45am; Foundation 1 also has afternoon and full-day options. The distinction matters when matching a child's attendance pattern to family arrangements.
Settling starts gradually. Initial visits can last up to an hour, and parents or carers may stay with their child. Attendance increases to the agreed hours once families and staff feel the child is ready. A personalised settling plan can be arranged for children who need longer, giving the start some flexibility.
WellComm is delivered by trained EYFS practitioners to identify and support younger children with language needs. Parents concerned about progress can speak first to the class teacher, then arrange contact with the SENDCo through the office. In November 2025, early years staff worked with families, and parental feedback influenced changes to provision.
The school's SEND facilities include a shower, changing facilities and an accessible toilet. Its catering menu includes filled jacket potatoes, bread choices with fillings, fruit and yoghurt; meals depend on availability, and the catering team handles allergen queries. These are school facilities and catering arrangements.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through their home local authority. The 2027–2028 admission arrangements give no priority for nursery attendance. For September 2027 entry, the application deadline is 15 January 2027; the policy also requests a Supplementary Information Form by that date.
Transition support is a separate matter. The school's SEND policy provides a summer Transition Day to meet the next teacher. Children with SEND may have additional classroom visits, social stories or transition booklets, while teachers exchange information about support strategies. Familiarity helps with the change of class, but it does not confer an admissions advantage.
Foundation 1 mornings run from 8:45am to 11:45am, afternoons from 12:40pm to 3:40pm, and full days from 8:45am to 3:40pm. Its core funded pattern is five mornings for the older cohort or five afternoons for the younger cohort. The policy provides 15 funded hours for Foundation 1 children and full-day sessions for those eligible for 30 hours; some two-year-olds qualify for 15 hours.
Extra sessions can be purchased subject to availability. Reserving or cancelling them requires half a term's notice, and reserved sessions remain chargeable during absence. Contact the school office to register interest, complete the application and funding forms, and obtain current charges. A birth certificate and completed EYFE2 form are required before a child starts.
Collection must be prompt. If an unavoidable delay arises, parents should notify the office immediately so staff can arrange care.
The school includes provision for two-year-olds and Foundation 1 for three- and four-year-olds.
Yes. Parents or carers may accompany their child during initial visits lasting up to an hour. Sessions increase when staff and families agree the child is ready.
Nursery mornings are 8:45am to 11:45am. Foundation 1 offers the same morning times, afternoons from 12:40pm to 3:40pm and full days from 8:45am to 3:40pm.
No. A separate application is required through the home local authority, and the 2027–2028 arrangements give no nursery attendance priority. The deadline for September 2027 entry is 15 January 2027.
Contact the school office to register interest and complete the relevant application and funding paperwork. The school requires a birth certificate and completed EYFE2 form before sessions begin.
