Nursery

Within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) at Ormskirk Church of England Primary School and Acorns Nursery, we strive to ensure the development of ‘sound foundations’ in the early years.

We have a passion for igniting curiosity and enthusiasm for learning as outlined in the EYFS statutory guidance. We provide a nurturing, caring and fun environment for your child to develop.

We work in partnership with parents in order to provide the most effective learning opportunities for your unique child. We aim to provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment where positive relationships are key. We continually consider equal opportunities for all of our children and families.

The EYFS is broken down into 7 areas of learning and the staff plan opportunities through a combination of ‘in the moment’ planning, continuous provision, child led, child led supported and adult led activities. The areas of learning are as follows:

Prime Areas (from birth to 3 years old)

Communication and language
Physical Development
Personal, Social and Emotional Development

Specific Areas (in addition to the prime areas for children aged 3–5 years old)

Literacy
Mathematics
Understanding the World
Expressive Arts and Design

How is our setting organised?

Headteacher: Mr Storch

EYFS Leader: Suzanne Cocks

Deputy Nursery Leader: Ceri Brady

Funding Queries: Mr Storch and Nichola Routledge

We have provision for children from 6 months old to 5 years old within our EYFS.

Our Nursery is a spacious and secure environment where children have access to the outdoors.

*When confirming a start date within our nursery, we ask for a reservation deposit. This will be one full month worth of sessions ahead of time. If you reduce sessions prior to the start date, you will lose that amount from your deposit.*

We have 3 age bands which are as follows:

Provision	Age	Staff	Other information
Baby Room	6 months – 2 years old N.B. Children transition to Little Acorns the term after they turn 2	Key Workers: Michelle Currie – Room Leader Bev Climpson Sarah Langton Jo Booth	*Please see the provision packages available within the Nursery section under the 'Extended Provision' menu at the top of the website page 30 hour funding is available (limited spaces for those families eligible) Nursery Welfare – Marie Bowman
Little Acorns	2–3 years old	Key Workers: Alison Barklem – Room Leader Rebecca Henry Clare Swift Charlotte Hill Antonia Neill
Pre-school	3-4 years old	Key Workers: Rachel McBride Jade Lacey Lynsey Riding

Across all phases of our EYFS setting, the key workers assess, plan and review your child’s progress on a daily basis to ensure that individual needs are catered for and each child’s learning and development is personalised and next steps identified. Frequent opportunities for the sharing of this information with families is available through various methods, i.e. home-school communication books; daily chats; parents evenings and the use of Tapestry and Earwig.

Within EYFS, we aim to build sound foundations for all of our children. We have a responsive curriculum which supports the characteristics of effective learning, giving opportunities for children to develop a sense of awe and wonder, by building on children’s learning and interests. We want our children to be inspired, aim high, achieve and shine as unique individuals.

We offer a range of options for each age phase within our Nursery. Please click the link to view the available packages. Please do contact us with any queries you have, and we will happily arrange a visit to our setting.