Joining Moorlands Nursery School
A warm welcome to our nursery community
We are delighted that you are considering Moorlands Nursery School for your child’s early education journey.
Unlike many childcare settings, Moorlands Nursery School (established 1979) is an education-led maintained nursery school with qualified teachers, experienced practitioners and a strong focus on early learning and development.
At Moorlands Nursery, we believe every child deserves to feel safe, valued, inspired and confident from the very beginning. Our nurturing environment, experienced team and strong community ethos help children develop independence, curiosity and a love of learning.
This page provides everything you need to know about our nursery provision, funding and admissions process.
"Staff understand how young children learn best." Ofsted (2024)
Nursery Visits
We warmly encourage families to visit our nursery school before applying.
A visit gives you the opportunity to:
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Explore our learning environment
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Meet our experienced team
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Learn about our curriculum and daily routines
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Ask questions about sessions, funding and admissions
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See our nursery community in action
Our Nursery Provision
Funding Information
We understand that childcare funding can sometimes feel confusing, and our team is always happy to support families through the process.
Find out more:
Universal 15 Hours Funding
All eligible three- and four-year-old children can access 15 hours of funded early education from the term after their third birthday.
Who is eligible?
All families with a child aged 3 or 4 are eligible.
Working Families
Funding
Working Families funding supports eligible families with additional childcare hours to help balance work and family life.
Families may benefit from:
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Extended childcare hours
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Greater flexibility across the week
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Additional funded provision
30 Hours Working Families Funding
Eligible working families may qualify for 30 hours funded childcare.
Who may be eligible?
You may qualify if:
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both parents are working (or the sole parent in a single-parent family is working)
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each parent earns at least the minimum required income
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your child is aged 3 or 4
Eligibility criteria are set by the Government and families must apply directly online.
Private Funded &
Extra Hours
Additional sessions and privately funded places may also be available depending on availability.
Please contact the nursery for the latest availability and pricing information.
Time for Twos
Funding
Some eligible two-year-old children may qualify for funded early education through the Time for Twos programme.
Who may be eligible?
Families may qualify depending on circumstances such as:
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income and benefits eligibility
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looked-after status
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SEND eligibility
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other government criteria
Our Responsive Curriculum
The best development in Early Education.
Designed around every child’s interests, needs and stage of development — helping them grow with confidence, curiosity and care.
🌱 Child-led learning
🗣️ Language-rich experiences
💛 Nurturing wellbeing & confidence
🎨 Creative, hands-on exploration
🌍 Inclusive community values
📚 Strong foundations for lifelong learning
At Moorlands Nursery School, our curriculum adapts to each child so they can thrive socially, emotionally and academically.
EYFS Curriculum
Personal, Social, Emotional Development
Physical Development
Communication
Literacy
Mathematics
Understanding the World
Expressive Arts & Design
Children at the Heart
Prospective families are welcome to visit.
Supporting Children & Families
We know that starting nursery is a significant milestone for both children and families.
Our experienced team works closely with parents and carers to ensure children feel safe, secure and ready to thrive.
Our approach includes:
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A dedicated key person system
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Gradual settling-in sessions
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Strong communication with families
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Supportive transitions into nursery and school
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Individualised support for children’s needs
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Celebration of each child’s strengths and achievements
We value strong partnerships with families and believe children thrive when home and school work together.
We would love to welcome your family
Choosing a nursery is an important decision, and we are proud to provide a nurturing environment where children can grow in confidence, curiosity and happiness.
To find out more, arrange a visit or apply for a place, please contact us.