Nursery
‘The school has meticulously identified the core knowledge that pupils need to know to be fully prepared for their next stages of education. This begins in the early years where children build secure foundations for their future learning.’
Ofsted 2024
Nursery Application Dates
- 15th January 2026– Nursery Applications close.
- April 2025 – Parents will be informed if their child has a place at Kentmere Academy.
- 9th May 2025 – Parents to confirm their child’s place by this date
Please contact us to arrange a visit to see our Nursery.
Transition
View our new parents meeting presentation here.
Celebrating Success
Nursery is part of the EYFS and follows the EYFS curriculum. There are 7 areas of learning, which children develop through a balance of focused tasks alongside an adult, and independent learning with the areas of provision. The seven areas of learning are made up of the prime areas of learning, which the children develop first, which then underpin the specific areas of learning.
Prime Areas:
Personal, Social and Emotional Development, Communication and Language, Physical Development
Specific Areas:
Literacy, Maths, Understand the World, Expressive Arts and Design
Children can attend Nursery either in the morning session, afternoon session or on a full-time basis. The sessions run for the following times:
Morning session 8.15 – 11.15
Afternoon session 12:00 – 3:00
Full time 8.15 – 3:00 with provision for lunch.
Details on funding is available via the school office or through https://www.gov.uk/. Applications can be made for Nursery through the school office or by completing this application form and return to the School Office.
Please see our Tapestry Guide for Adding Observations here.
At Kentmere Academy we believe in celebrating the success of our pupils at every suitable opportunity, from the smallest to the grandest achievement. We know that positive reinforcement is an important part of each pupil’s personal growth and it is something we are proud to facilitate.
Rewards
The children are awarded stickers and certificates for good work and effort, good behaviour, achievement or by showing good manners to teachers and their peers.
Reading
Reading books will be sent home during the Summer term, to be shared each day with your child. There is also a book lending service available within class for parents/carers to read to your child.
See our Reading List here.
Read our Reading Strategy here.
Routines
The children have weekly forest school sessions. A pair of wellies should be brought into school, clearly marked with their name, to remain in school. Waterproofs will be provided for your children.
The children have a weekly PE session. A pair of pumps, clearly marked with your child’s name, should be brought into school.
Please see our News and Events section for reminders on events taking place.
Merits are given in addition to stickers, stamps on excellent work and certificates.
As teachers we are always thrilled when a child or group of children obtain a personal best, do something extraordinary or show great community spirit.
Transition
We welcome you to Kentmere Academy! Please take a moment to watch our videos below and read our document here. We look forward to seeing you soon!
