Nursery
Welcome to Gray’s Farm Primary Academy Nursery
At Gray’s Farm play is an integral part of learning where children are given time and freedom to explore their ideas. They are encouraged to be problem solvers who take risks and learn from their mistakes. Our children are encouraged to be creative thinkers, who are confident, expressive, resourceful and resilient.
Meet our Staff
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| Mrs Foster Nursery Manager | Mrs Saunders Teaching Assistant | Ms Osman Nursery Practioner |
Our staff are highly trained and are passionate about how young children learn. They work really hard to ensure that the relationships between the adults and the children are valued and nurtured.
Opening Times and Sessions
The Nursery is open term time, five days a week. Five INSET days will occur throughout the year.
Children can access full time or part time places during the term time only.
Free entitlement sessions (15 hours) are from:
8.30am - 11.30am
12.30pm - 3.30pm
Free entitlement sessions (30 hours) for working parents are:
8.30am - 3.30pm
A packed lunch will need to be provided and a cost of £5 will be issued for 30hr children to cover the lunch hour.
Our Nursery Environment
Our aim is to provide a nursery in which young children can feel confident, happy, secure and content as they learn through play. We will achieve this by creating an attractive and stimulating environment where members of staff are approachable and welcoming. A space where parents and their views are valued and the best possible early years provision will be made available. We operate continuous free flow provision, to further support the children's development and ability to access learning opportunities outdoors, no matter the weather.
Our Curriculum
The Early Years Foundation Stage is a statutory framework, setting the standards of learning, development and care for children from birth to 5 years old.
Challenging learning is carefully planned each day to reflect the changing interests and next steps of the children and parents are recognised as key partners in their child's learning journey.
Children show us what they really know when they are playing independently. The adult will watch, notice and observe children in place and make observations which inform planning, next steps and assessment. Focus group activities support children to acquire new skills which they should then apply independently through their play.
Nursery Admissions
Admissions to Nursery are organised directly with the school. If you are interested in space please speak to a member of the office team who will provide you with the necessary information.