Edward the Elder Primary School Nursery

Small-group teaching and time for children to follow their own interests shape nursery learning at Edward the Elder. There are 52 nursery places, split between 26 in the morning and 26 in the afternoon. The provision forms part of the primary school on Moathouse Lane East in Wednesfield, Wolverhampton.

That session-based structure gives families two distinct attendance patterns. Learning takes place inside and outside, with practical activities for early reading, writing and maths.

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is the nursery's curriculum framework. Here, it combines teaching in small groups with activities children choose themselves. Topics and carefully selected stories connect the learning, giving children a shared starting point while allowing them to explore their interests.

Pre-reading, early maths and activities that develop hand control are taught through practical experiences. Indoor and outdoor spaces contain separate learning areas with resources for exploration. The balance matters: children have opportunities both to work with an adult and to make choices about their play.

In February 2025, early-years staff understood how to support physical development, which they had identified as needing extra attention. Activities included using tweezers to lift pom-poms and making large circular and linear marks. These give small hands practice in controlling tools. Learning about crossing wardens and firefighters also helped children understand their neighbourhood and personal safety.

Early writing. In February 2025, mistakes in children's early writing were taking too long to correct. This is a specific point for families to consider alongside the work on physical skills.

Stories also extend beyond classroom books. Nursery children have attended a Penn Puppets performance using songs to tell The Boy Who Cried Wolf and presenting The Lost Sheep. This gives familiar storytelling another form, with performance alongside everyday learning.

In February 2025, adults working in early years treated children with kindness and warmth. For young children learning to spend time away from home, those adult relationships matter alongside the curriculum.

Friendships feature in the nursery's account of the September 2025 intake: returning children spent time getting to know children who had newly joined. This offers a concrete picture of the social side of starting nursery.

Families seeking SEND advice can contact the school's SEND coordinator through the office. Wolverhampton Advice and Support Service also provides impartial help with education, health and social care questions, including support when preparing for meetings. It gives parents another route for discussing their child's needs.

Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place at Edward the Elder. Families must make a separate Reception application through Wolverhampton City Council, which manages the school's admissions. Choosing the nursery and applying for Reception are separate decisions.

Contact with Reception children can still be part of nursery life. In December 2024, the two groups rehearsed and performed a nativity together. That shared activity is an experience of learning together, not an admissions advantage.

The nursery has morning and afternoon provision. For nursery admission enquiries, contact the school office. Families can also book an Open Evening through the same team to view the school.

For enquiries, telephone 01902 558765 or email office@edwardtheelder.org.uk. Collection arrangements explicitly include Nursery: an authorised adult or competent person over 16 must collect children unless the school has agreed another arrangement. Keep staff informed when the person collecting changes, and contact the office immediately if delayed.