Nursery - Birley Primary Academy

Igniting curiosity and enthusiasm for learning

At Birley Primary Academy we offer 15 and 30 hours of funded nursery places for children from the age of 3 years old.

We aim to ignite children’s curiosity and enthusiasm for learning while helping them to build relationships with other children, preparing them for a move into Reception. Our nursery offers a safe, friendly environment where children can enjoy learning through educational activities and play.

Key features:

Experienced teaching team provides structured, educational based learning and play.
A well planned curriculum which allows us to create exciting enhancements for our areas of learning.
A variety of enrichments offered throughout the year, linked to whole school events.
Outdoor area to enhance learning and explore the natural environment
Children are provided with a fruit snack and milk.
Provides a seamless transition into Birley Primary Academy as our nursery is in the same building as our Reception classes so children are familiar with our reception team.

We currently have availability for funded nursery places of 15 and 30 hours for children aged 3 and 4 years.

Easy transition from nursery to reception

Children attending our nursery benefit from joint activities with foundation year children which helps them when they are ready to move up to the next stage.

Check your eligibility for free childcare

Opening hours

Nursery is open at the following times during term time only

Morning: 08.50am – 11.50am
Afternoon: 12.30pm – 3.30pm
Full day: 9.00am – 3.00pm

Our Timetable

Children have the opportunity to explore different learning areas. Each day we enjoy listening to a story, taking part in group activities such as small phonics groups, Rhyme Time, Dough Disco, Squiggle while you Wiggle and other learning inputs.

Morning	Timetable
8.50am	Welcome, registration
9.00am – 10.30am	Inside/outside learning time Small group learning activities
10.30am	Snack – Fruit, milk, water
10.45am – 11.30am	Inside/outside learning time
11.50am	Home time

Afternoon	Timetable
12.30pm	Welcome, registration
12.45pm – 2.15pm	Inside/outside learning time Small group learning activities
2.15pm	Snack time – Fruit, milk, water
2.30pm	Inside/outside learning time
3.30pm	Home time

Our Nursery Curriculum

Our curriculum is planned by a qualified teacher and adapted for the individual needs of our children. It is guided by the prime and specific areas of development. Each of these areas are reflected in our learning areas both inside and outside. Children have the opportunity to explore different learning areas independently or as part of a guided group with an adult.

Prime	Specific
Communication and language	Literacy
Physical development	Mathematics
Personal, social and emotional development	Expressive arts and design
	Understanding the world

Helping your child to achieve their goals

We approach the seven Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) learning objectives with the understanding that your child may have areas where they need to be challenged or, alternatively, require additional support. To help each of our children achieve their goals, we observe and assess the children. This enables our staff to highlight key experiences and success, and identify clear targets for each individual.

Keeping in touch with parents

We use an online application called Tapestry to communicate with parents and carers so we can share our observations, learning and fun your child experiences while at nursery.

Funding and Admissions

Funding information

All parents of children aged 3-4 years can access 15 or 30 hours of free childcare per week.

Find out more and check your eligibility for free childcare .

Admissions

We welcome applications for our nursery throughout the year. If you would like to apply or talk to us about your child attending nursery, please call us on 01142 399 002 or email enquiries@birleyprimaryacademy.co.uk