Wednesfield Technology Primary Nursery

Bird feeders made from recycled materials and experiments with programmable toys give this nursery its character: practical exploration alongside technology. Wednesfield Technology Primary’s nursery caters for children aged 3-4, with 26 places on the main school site at Lichfield Road in Wednesfield. Children can join from the term after their third birthday.

The first nursery classes opened in September 2024. Dedicated nursery classrooms sit within a school designed to Passivhaus standards for energy efficiency. There is no Ofsted graded rating yet. Families should keep that distinction separate from the school’s ambitions for its provision.

Play gives the learning its structure. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) combines development in movement, communication and relationships with early maths, literacy, creative expression and understanding the world. Planned play activities sit alongside this framework, giving children opportunities to investigate and practise rather than simply listen.

E3L, short for Excite, Explore, Excel Learning, supplies the themed approach. Toy Story and Through the Window are among the early years themes. Children learn inside and outside, choosing materials independently. Talking comes before writing, while Base 10 and Numicon give maths a physical form: children can explore number through objects, discussion and problem solving. Daily Story Escape sessions bring a shared book into the routine. Music in early years includes movement, singing and rhythm.

Named spaces extend those experiences. The Creative Room supports exploration of art materials; the STEM room connects questions about how things work with science, technology, engineering and maths. Microphones, recording devices and programmable toys let children experiment with technology. The Immersive Room adds experiences of the Ocean, Rainforest and Deep Space. Outdoor learning has a concrete nursery example too: in February 2026, children took part in the RSPB’s Big Schools’ Birdwatch, discussing birds’ habitats and making feeders from recycled materials. Nature supplies the questions as well as the materials.

Parents’ knowledge of their child has a practical role in learning. Early years staff aim to share information about children’s interests with families and use it to shape activities. Across the school, communication includes two formal discussions about progress during the year, Inspire Workshops and termly Family Forums. These give families different opportunities to discuss learning and contribute their views.

For additional needs, the school’s SENCO is the contact for SEND queries. School support includes individual and small group interventions, with direct teaching and computer software among the approaches. Meals offer hot and cold choices using fresh ingredients. Nursery lunches carry a charge covering both the meal and supervision; contact the school for current charges.

Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through their local council’s online admissions system and meet the deadline for their child’s entry year. Choosing the nursery and applying for Reception are separate decisions.

For September 2026 entry, the application deadline was 15 January 2026. That cycle is past. Families considering a later start should use the council’s normal application route and deadline for that year.

Nursery enquiries go directly to the school on 01902 962700 or info@wtp.shirelandcat.net. Families can also book a school tour through those contacts. Completing a nursery application form does not guarantee a nursery place.

Wraparound care. Breakfast and after-school clubs are restricted to Reception children and older pupils. Families choosing the nursery need to plan childcare around that restriction.

Uniform. Nursery children wear a compulsory black branded sweatshirt or cardigan, supplied by Crested School Wear, with a white polo shirt and black skirt, pinafore or tailored trousers. Plain black footwear must suit both indoor use and the playground. The school follows Wolverhampton Council’s term dates, with additional training days affecting the calendar.