At Folly View Primary School we are delighted that we are now able to offer provision for 2 year olds alongside our existing provision for 3 and 4 year olds. 

Our Seedlings Nursery (2 year olds) has spaces for 15 children in each session. From September 2025, we will have also have two Preschool rooms for 3 and 4 year olds called Acorns and Sunflower.

Sunflower, Acorns and Seedlings Classes

Sunflower, Acorns and Seedlings Classes are part of Folly View Primary School and the majority of the children transfer to one of our two Reception Classes at the end of Preschool. The Nursery and Preschool are open during term time only. Children begin Seedlings the term after their second birthday and Sunflower or Acorns the term after their third birthday. We have three admission dates throughout the academic year – September, January and March.

The children who attend are eligible for 15 or 30 hours Government funding*. They attend either for a morning session, afternoon session or all day. The children who attend all day, have lunch, as part of their offer. Some children are eligible for free school lunches*. Children will be required to bring their own packed lunch to school.

Session Times

Morning Sessions 8.40am-11.40am

Afternoon Session 12.10-3.10pm

All day 8.40am - 3.10pm

*Please contact the School Office for all enquiries about Nursery and Preschool. You will be sent an information pack and an initial visit, can be arranged.

Staffing

Our Nursery and Preschool rooms are run by a dedicated, and experienced team of staff members.

We operate the Key Person system and each staff member has a small group of key children. Staff are responsible for settling the children and supporting them continuously, throughout their learning and development. Staff work closely with parents, carers and their key children to ensure that there are warm and positive relationships, with the children and their families. Staff implement regular observations of the children and take photographs of their work and achievements, using the class iPad. We track pupils' progress and development and our data is used to plan and support children’s next steps of learning.

Home School/Partnership

Parents are encouraged to share all relevant information with the Head of School and Pre School and Nursery Managers. They are able to talk to staff at the beginning or end of a session. Parents are kept up to date with school and Pre School news, on a regular basis via school newsletters, the school website, newsletters and our class email. Children’s “Learning Journey” folders are available to view at the end of every term and parents are invited to attend parents’ evening in the Autumn and Spring term. Staff work closely with parents and carers to ensure that the children are settled and  happy enabling them to reach their full potential, during their time with us.

We arrange an open evening in the Summer term, for prospective parents of children who will begin in our setting in September. There is an "Information folder" for parents in the cloakroom and all of our Early Years Foundation Stage information  is located on the display board in the foundation stage office. The Sunflower class page, on the website, is updated regularly and includes information about the children's learning and experiences.

Children are encouraged to share home/school news and we have regular circle time talks about special family times. Each child has a book-bag and they can choose a book, twice a week. Parents/carers are encouraged to complete their child’s reading record, when a story has been shared at home. Parents are very welcome to visit our setting and spend time with us.

We like to include ideas for activities that can be introduced at home, in our termly newsletter.

Updated Sept 25