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Nursery

Come and join our outstanding 'Early Years' learning

At our nursery, children thrive in a warm, stimulating environment where exploration and discovery are part of daily life. Each day, the children dive into exciting learning areas tailored to spark curiosity and confidence.

From engaging story time sessions to fun, interactive group activities like phonics, early maths, and speaking & listening, we support every child’s growth with care, creativity, and joy.

Teacher led curriculum

Our learning and development is built around three prime areas:

  • Communication and language
  • Physical development
  • Personal, social and emotional development

We support children in four specific areas:

  • Literacy
  • Mathematics
  • Understanding the world
  • Expressive arts and design

Each of these areas are reflected in our learning areas both indoors and outside. Children have the opportunity to explore different learning areas independently or as part of a guided group with an adult.

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Practising the curiosity approach

We have adopted elements of the curiosity approach using natural resources and prioritising opportunities for outdoor play.

  • We take on a supportive and nurturing role for children, and support their learning in the way that they need.
  • We maintain a calm and nurturing environment, carefully considering the impact of the environment on our children’s learning. The environment is the third teacher.
  • Interactions with the children are our main priority- any additional parts of our role as teacher/teaching assistant should be left until an appropriate time of the day where learning is not impacted.
  • We provide open ended provocations for children to spark their curiosity and interest.
  • We pay close attention to the children’s interests and fascinations and use these to build on our planning for the following week.
  • We value our children’s thoughts and opinions and support them to be confident and curious learners, encouraging them to ask questions and investigate their own ideas.
  • We are always positive in our interactions with children, ensuring we are working to build their confidence and self-esteem.
  • We model our expectations to the children and follow rhythms and routines to create a consistent and calm environment.
  • We introduce new experiences, concepts and provocations to engage our children and increase cultural capital.
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30-hour funded places available

At Edna G. Olds, we are pleased to offer working families 30-hour funded places

Those eligible for a 30-hour funded place are asked to check the term before their child’s third birthday and obtain a code.  Additional costs for meals are charged. Full time places are available between 08.45am – 3.15pm.

Check your eligibility

We also offer funded places for 15 hours per week:

  • Morning session 08.45am – 11.45am
  • Afternoon session 12.45pm – 3.15pm

Our youngest learning community is welcome to  join us, the term after their 3rd birthday.

Contact us for more information or to book a place for your child

Contact us or download the nursery enquiry form below. Alternatively, call us on 0115 915 6813 for further information or pop into the school office for a printed copy of the nursery enquiry form.

Download our Nursery Enquiry form

Our timetable

Our timetable has been specifically designed to provide a range of stimulating activities throughout the day.
Time Session
8.45am Morning Registration We register children and settle them into the classroom.  Children are offered support to practise name writing so they can self register.
9.00am Small phonics group
9.30am Play and group activities.

Wide range of activities and toys for children to enjoy.

 Doors open to outside where children have the option to play outside or inside.

Teachers support children through small group activities such as Mathematics and Speaking & Listening and play.
Rolling snacks provided – children help themselves to fruit and a drink of water or milk.
11.30am Songs, stories and games Carpet time for children to sit and enjoy together.
11.45am End of morning session or lunch for those who are attending for the full day.
12.45pm Afternoon registration We register children and settle them into the classroom.  Children are offered support to practise name writing so they can self register.
1.00pm Small phonics groups
1.30pm Play and group activities.

Wide range of activities and toys for children to enjoy.

 Doors open to outside where children have the option to play outside or inside.

Teachers support children through small group activities such as Mathematics and Speaking & Listening and play.
Rolling snacks provided – children help themselves to fruit and a drink of water or milk.
3.00pm Songs, stories and games Carpet time for children to sit and enjoy together.
3.15pm End of afternoon session.

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Further information

We welcome enquiries and pre-booked visits about our nursery.

For more information or if you wish to book a visit, please contact us on admin@ednagoldsacademy.co.uk or call 0115 915 6813.

Alternatively, complete our nursery enquiry form and either email to us at the email address above or drop off at the school office.

Download nursery enquiry form
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