Our Nursery Provision
Welcome to Eastfield's Nursery. We are extremely proud that our Nursery provision was graded Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023.
Children in our Nursery benefit from a rich, stimulating and engaging environment that encourages exploration, experimentation and discovery, both indoors and outdoors. We recognise that high-quality early experiences provide important foundations for future learning and are committed to giving every child the best possible start.
Children learn through a wide range of practical, hands-on experiences, including individual, small-group and whole-class activities. Our continuous provision gives children opportunities to make choices about their learning through purposeful play, while carefully planned adult-led and child-initiated activities provide appropriate support and challenge.
Our experienced practitioners develop children's learning through high-quality interactions throughout the day. They model and extend language, ask questions, demonstrate new skills and encourage children to think, explore and become increasingly confident and independent learners.
We get to know every child as an individual. Ongoing observations and assessment help practitioners identify children's strengths and next steps, enabling us to plan learning that responds to their interests and developmental needs.
At the end of Nursery, we consider children's development against the appropriate 3-to-4-year-old developmental checkpoints, helping us to identify their next steps and support a smooth transition into Reception.
Session Times and Funding
All 3 and 4-year-old children in England are entitled to 15 hours of funded early education each week, usually over 38 weeks of the year. Some families are eligible for additional funded childcare. Current government information about childcare support and eligibility can be found through Childcare Choices/Best Start in Life (Best Start in Life - Best Start in Life)
30-Hour Places
Monday to Friday: 8.45am to 3.15pm
15-Hour Places
Families can access their 15 hours through one of the following patterns:
• Mornings: Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 11.45am
• Afternoons: Monday to Friday, 12.15pm to 3.15pm
• Beginning of the week: Monday and Tuesday, 8.45am to 3.15pm, and Wednesday, 8.45am to 11.45am
• End of the week: Wednesday, 12.15pm to 3.15pm, and Thursday and Friday, 8.45am to 3.15pm
Additional Sessions
Families accessing 15 funded hours may request additional Nursery sessions, charged at £5.50 per hour, subject to availability.
• Additional sessions must be discussed and agreed with the Early Years Lead.
• Sessions are agreed on a termly basis to ensure appropriate staffing and groupings can be maintained.
• Additional sessions must be booked and paid for in advance on a half-termly basis through MCAS (MyChildAtSchool).
• Where a child joins during a half term, additional sessions may be arranged subject to availability and must be booked and paid for before they begin.
• Agreed sessions remain chargeable if a child is absent due to illness, holidays or other circumstances, as staffing is arranged in advance.
How to Apply
We would be delighted to welcome your child to Eastfield Nursery.
Parents and carers wishing to apply for a Nursery place can complete the online application form below.
We also welcome visits from prospective families, providing an opportunity for you and your child to see our Nursery environment and learn more about our provision.
Visit Our Nursery
We warmly welcome visits from prospective parents, carers and their children. A guided tour of our Early Years provision can be arranged by appointment, giving you the opportunity to meet our team, explore the environment and find out more about life at Eastfield Nursery.
If you have any questions or would like to talk to us about your child starting Nursery, please contact the Academy on 01469 572455. We are always happy to help.