Nursery
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Please note that we only take children aged 3 and 4 into our nursery. Children are able to start the term after they turn 3.
Please note that a place in our nursery does not automatically secure a place in our Reception class. Admissions to Reception are managed by Derbyshire County Council, and children living outside the designated catchment area may find it more challenging to obtain a place.
VIRTUAL TOUR OF NURSERY & SCHOOL
Our Nursery is open during term time:
All children are entitled to 15 hours of Government‑funded education. Some children may be eligible for 30 hours of Government‑funded education. To qualify for 30 hours, families must meet specific criteria.
To check your eligibility, please visit the Government’s Best Start in Life website: beststartinlife.gov.uk
🌼 Nursery Sessions and Timings
Each Nursery session lasts 3 hours:
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Morning: 8.45am – 11.45am
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Afternoon: 12.15pm – 3.15pm
We also offer a lunchtime session from 11.45am – 12.15pm. Children may bring a packed lunch or have a school dinner at a cost of £3.25 per meal.
Children can attend:
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Morning sessions only
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Afternoon sessions only
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A mixture of both
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Full days
You may also choose to add a lunchtime session (£4) to either a morning or afternoon session. Please note that sessions cost £24 each if they take you over your 15/30 hour funded allowance.
Our Nursery core hours are 8.45am – 3.15pm, and Government‑funded hours can only be used during these times.
🌱 Minimum Attendance
The minimum attendance is 3 sessions per week (9 hours). One session equals either a morning or afternoon half‑day. As an educational setting, attending at least 9 hours ensures children can access the curriculum, build relationships and fully engage in learning opportunities.
👩🏫 Staffing
The Nursery is run by two qualified teachers, Mrs Kate Pidcock and Miss Maddy Winslow, supported by our Nursery TA, Mrs Sarah Nicholson.
🎂 Starting Nursery
Children can join the Nursery in the term following their third birthday, subject to available spaces.
Please click here if you wish to complete a Nursery Application form
WE HAVE A LIMITED AMOUNT OF SESSIONS AVAILABLE FOR 26-27 STARTERS
PLEASE COME AND VISIT OUR NURSERY AT OUR OPEN EVENT ON 5TH NOVEMBER 9.30-10.30AM
All children are enabled to develop to their full potential in a fun environment where caring, sharing and co-operative play are actively encouraged.
For many of the sessions, our nursery joins with the reception class to learn and play together. Many children from the nursery do attend the school when old enough, and this eases their transition to full-time education.
A drink of either water or milk is provided, along with freshly prepared fruit and vegetables.
Useful guidance from Derbyshire County Council on helping your child get ready for school may be found here.
We have a large purpose-built outdoor play area used in all weathers. There are bikes, scooters, water, mud kitchen, a willow dome and digging area.
Indoors in the Nursery, there is a water tray, sand pit, dough modelling area, construction area, mark making table, reading area, painting easel, small world toys and a role play area. All equipment is changed regularly.
On Monday, the Nursery children have an outdoor Forest School session and on Tuesday, we have a games (PE) session. On Wednesday, we enjoy choosing a book from the school library and on Friday, we take part in a gymnastics session in the school hall.