Nursery at St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

Forest School on Mondays and PE on Tuesdays give this nursery week a clear physical rhythm. Nursery at St Andrew's Church of England Primary School sits within a Church of England primary school in Whitmore Reans, Wolverhampton, with entry from age three subject to space. It combines learning about family life with outdoor activity and movement.

Christian faith shapes the wider school’s character, alongside respect for other faiths. Prayer is invitational: children can take part or choose quiet reflection. For families, that distinction matters when considering how a church school’s daily life will suit their child.

Morning sessions run from 8:30am to 11:30am, with afternoon sessions from 12:20pm to 3:20pm. These are distinct blocks, giving families a clear starting point for planning the nursery day.

Learning follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), with staff observations helping determine what comes next. Expressive arts involves exploring materials and using imagination. PE introduces cooperation, teamwork and fairness from Early Years, giving children practice in working together as well as moving their bodies. Adults look at children’s interests, learning styles and achievements, then use those observations to plan. Parents’ observations contribute too. In practical terms, what a child enjoys and can already do helps shape their learning, rather than assessment being confined to a final check.

Me and My Family is the nursery’s featured topic, with visitors included among its learning experiences. Termly curriculum letters help parents follow the nursery’s learning. Monday Forest School adds a different setting for exploration: the school describes an approach that encourages children to choose, try things and initiate learning in a natural environment. Tuesday PE gives movement its own place in the week.

Quiet time also has a physical focus. Classes have spaces for worship, prayer and reflection that children can use at appropriate times. These provide somewhere to pause alongside the more active parts of school life.

Communication includes both nursery curriculum updates and the school’s wider arrangements for families. Marvellous Me carries messages and good news, while termly progress reports and parent meetings provide opportunities to discuss development. Staff also take account of what parents notice about learning at home, giving families a role in planning rather than simply receiving updates.

Additional support is organised through the school. Options include individual work, small groups and help from services such as Occupational Therapy or Speech and Language. Children identified with special educational needs may have individual targets, with outside professionals involved where needed.

For children with an Education, Health and Care Plan, half-termly Team around the child meetings bring parents, staff and relevant professionals together. The school also has a full-time pastoral manager supporting children and families. These arrangements give families routes for coordinating educational and wider support.

Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through the normal school admissions process; Wolverhampton residents apply through Wolverhampton City Council. Treat the nursery choice and the Reception application as separate decisions, even when hoping to remain at St Andrew’s.

Contact the school directly to discuss nursery availability and preferred arrangements. Registration places a child on the waiting list; an offer depends on space once the child reaches three. If the nursery is full, allocation follows when a space opens, and offers arrive in writing. Keep address and telephone details current so the school can contact you.

The office can arrange a school tour by telephone. For enquiries, call 01902 558522 or email standrewsprimaryschool@wolverhampton.gov.uk. The school is on Coleman Street, Whitmore Reans, Wolverhampton, WV6 0RH.