Welcome to Moorlands Nursery School

Moorlands Nursery is local authority maintained school located at the heart of a vibrant community. As a SCHOOL (not a day care) our role is to EDUCATE and give children to the very best start to their Early Years Education experience. We have fully qualified teachers, nursery nurses, support staff and a head teacher - an experienced team with the expertise that day care cannot offer! We also boast a full time Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator, as we believe every child deserves opportunities in education.

We pride ourselves on delivering a high-quality responsive curriculum, putting the children at the heart of everything we do.
We support children's development from each individual's starting point so they are confident and curious learners.
This is achieved through expertly planned learning opportunities, positive adult interactions and a nurturing environment
where all children have equal opportunities to discover, learn and grow.

We believe that working closely with parents/carers provides the foundations for children's success.
We offer visits to all new starters so our staff get to know children and their families,
discovering their interests and what they may need support with to foster relationship-building and a positive start.

All children are assigned to a Key Person who will get to know them well and this supports children's development and provides a strong relationship with parents, enhancing the collaboration between home and nursery. All parents receive a free online account with our school upon enrolling so that families can view learning achievements and be a part of the developmental journey in Early Years Education.

With a commitment to wellbeing, positive behaviour and ensuring engagement levels are high,
the children at Moorlands Nursery School thrive.

"Staff understand how young children learn best." Ofsted (2024)

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Applying for a place at Moorlands Nursery School

Moorlands Nursery School is a wholly unique and special Early Years provider. It offers:
+ Child-focused leadership, where every individual matters.
+ Values led and genuine commitment to make a difference.
+ Fully qualified teachers and school leaders with the highest level of expertise.
+ A bespoke Early Years curriculum that supports the development of all learners.
+ National Award Winning Early Years Team 2 consecutive years in 2024 and 2025.
+ Good (with outstanding elements) Ofsted 2024.
+ Collaborative partnership with parents.
+ Inclusive and supportive environment that challenges and nurtures to bring out the best in everyone!

How to register interest
You can register your interest for a 2-year-old place as soon as your child is 12-months-old.

How to apply
We offer places to 2-year-olds and 3-year-olds; enrolment starts the term after their birthday.

Email office@moorlandsnurseryschool.co.uk to check there are places available.
Check funding eligibility and get your code (details below).
Complete application form (below), remember to include the funding code and your contact details.
Return form with a £30 refundable deposit (contact for bank details) to secure your child's place.

5. Receive confirmation and your registration date to visit nursery with your child.

Please see below for our 2s and our 3s provision and funding information.

What makes Moorlands Nursery School special?

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Our Sessions & Funding Information

3-year-olds nursery class

All 3-year-olds are eligible for 15-hours universal free education the term after their third birthday.

A funding code is not required for universal

free 15-hours places.

Each session lasts for 3 hours run 5 days a week :

Monday to Friday

mornings 8.30-11.30am

This makes up your child's free 15-hour entitlement.

Depending on when children are born, they will attend Nursery for 3, 4 or 5 terms.

We also offer places for children with a 30-hour eligible funding code or extended privately funded hours, which go into our afternoon sessions 12.15-3.15pm, lunchtimes optional.

Funding Info

2-year-olds nursery class

We have provision for 2 year olds who are eligible for the 'Time for Twos' funding and also support the government scheme to offer 2 year old places of eligible working parents.

Each session lasts for 3 hours run 5 days a week :

Monday to Friday

afternoons 12.15-3.15pm

As an all-through nursery, children will automatically transfer into the 3-4 year old group, usually in the term of their third birthday.

We require 4 school weeks' written notice if for any reason you wish to withdraw a place offered to your child at our provision.

Funding

Check if you are eligible by following these links:

'Time for Twos' funding

Working parents funding

We also offer places for children who are privately funded, subject to availability.

Funding Info

A Responsive Curriculum to offer the best development
in Early Education.

Moorlands Nursery School Warmly welcomes families to our diverse, inclusive setting.	Nurture and Aspiration Personal, Social and Emotional Development.	Physical Development Large outdoor spaces to play and explore.	Communication Nurturing essential language skills to support children's futures.
Literacy From writing in the sand to reading in a cosy corner, literacy opportunities are all around us.	Mathmatics Numbers, shape, space and measure are offered in fun, engaging ways.	Understanding the World From growing to bug hunts, our grounds and Forest School offer quality provisions.	Expressive Arts Being creative, getting 'hands-on' and having fun designing.
Where Children Thrive Offering a unique service to families and children for all the thrive.	Book a Tour Prospective families are welcome to visit and find out more.