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Nursery at Tang Hall Primary Academy
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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Stories, counting cups and daily outdoor learning give Tang Hall’s nursery a practical, playful character. Puffins usually takes two-year-olds from the term after their second birthday; children who are already two can start anytime. The nursery room serves children aged three to four, who can join on their third birthday. Both sit within Tang Hall Primary Academy on Sixth Avenue in York.
Ofsted judged the school’s early years provision Good in March 2023. That judgement covers early years within the school, rather than a separately inspected nursery.
Play shapes the learning. Tang Hall says adults plan around children’s interests, developmental stages and needs, then introduce ideas through situations children understand. Children also help decide what to explore next. The implication is a day that responds to their curiosity, with adults extending the learning through conversation and activities.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) brings together language, movement and social development with early literacy, mathematics, creativity and understanding the world. Here, that means adults talking with children about their activities and introducing vocabulary. Physical work develops both larger movements and the smaller hand movements needed for writing; recognising when to wash hands is part of learning independence too.
Stories begin in nursery, alongside retelling and making marks with different tools. Counting has an everyday purpose: children count classmates and work out how many cups they need. Number songs connect with these experiences, while shapes, patterns and size give children more ways to describe what they notice.
Indoor learning and outdoor exploration happen daily. Children discuss places they have visited and things they have seen, and experiment with materials to try out creative ideas. These activities connect talking, thinking and making rather than treating each skill as a separate task.
Parents have a role in the learning day. In March 2023, early years teachers invited families into classrooms each morning to take part in their child’s learning. They also shared books through a virtual library, giving parents a way to continue reading together at home.
For children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), preparation can begin before joining. Families are invited to discuss adjustments needed for access to school and learning. Support across the school can include small groups, individual help and specialist resources, with class teachers arranging provision under the SEND coordinator’s oversight.
More complex needs may involve a My Support Plan and advice from speech therapists, an educational psychologist or the school nurse. Parents participate in reviewing progress and setting targets. The school also has a medical area for anyone hurt or unwell, and its staff have first aid training. These are useful practical arrangements for families managing additional or medical needs.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through City of York Council and meet the deadline for their entry year. For September 2026 entry, the deadline for on-time applications was 15 January 2026; that admissions cycle is now past.
Transition support is a separate matter. Across the school’s SEND provision, some children prepare transition passports to introduce themselves to their next teacher, and extra visits can help reassure children and parents. These arrangements support familiarity; they do not secure admission.
The nursery has two three-hour sessions: mornings run from 8:30am to 11:30am, and afternoons from noon to 3pm. Those times give families clear session boundaries for planning their day.
Funding includes the universal 15-hour entitlement and extended 30-hour places for eligible three- and four-year-olds. Two-year-old funding is also accepted. Families can check eligibility for the extended entitlement through Childcare Choices, and the school office can help with applications.
For nursery enquiries, contact the office on 01904 806515 or email office@tanghall.pmat.academy. The school is on Sixth Avenue, Tang Hall, York, YO31 0UT.
Puffins usually takes two-year-olds from the term after their second birthday; children who are already two can start anytime. Children can join the nursery room, for ages three to four, on their third birthday.
Morning sessions run from 8:30am to 11:30am; afternoon sessions run from noon to 3pm.
No. Families need to apply separately through City of York Council and meet the deadline for the relevant entry year.
Yes. The nursery accepts two-year-old funding, the universal 15-hour entitlement and extended 30-hour funding for eligible three- and four-year-olds.
Contact the school office to arrange a conversation with the SEND coordinator. Before joining, families can discuss adjustments needed for their child to access school and learning.
