CONSULTATION ON THE PROPOSAL FOR NURSERY PROVISION AT
ST.
LUKE’S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
Introduction
St. Luke’s CE Primary School is seeking to open a 26-place 3
to 4-year-old nursery provision and this consultation document sets out the
proposal to implement it. In order to
establish a nursery, it is necessary for the school to change the age range for
which the school can cater for from 4-11 to 3-11 years old. This would enable to school to provide Early
Education and Childcare places to children aged 3 and 4 years.
The
purpose of this consultation document
The purpose of this document is to provide information
relating to the proposal to establish the nursery and to seek views of parents
and the wider community to enable them to make an informed decision.
Objectives of the proposal
Maintained nursery settings are based on school sites. They
offer teacher-supported learning through play-based around the Early Years
Foundation Stage curriculum for 3-4-year-olds prior to their entry into school.
This proposal presents an exciting opportunity to offer high-quality education
to 3-4-year-olds on-site.
St. Luke’s CE Primary School is a mainstream Primary school
and in September 2025 will be fully two-form entry with 420 pupils on roll from
Reception to Year 6. The current age range of the children is 4-11 and does not
include a nursery.
This
provision will contribute to the Local Authority’s Early Help agenda, in a part
of the borough where levels of deprivation are high. The objectives and benefits to the school and
children of the Nursery Class are as follows:
·
To facilitate better transition for the children.
·
The school currently takes from a number of different
settings which does not allow for efficient transfer of information and can
lead to social and emotional difficulties when settling in to their new school.
·
Early identification of vulnerable groups. This will mean
that the needs of new children can be identified as early as possible.
·
Early identification of speech and language difficulties
that can be addressed earlier.
·
Consistent baseline data. This will improve standards and
outcomes for children because time saved on transition logistics will be spent
on providing for their needs.
·
There will be continuity of provision which will reflect
the ethos and culture of the school.
·
Current parents have expressed as desire for a nursery on
the premises
·
Developing strong and effective parental links from the
earliest possible opportunity.
·
Ease of access for families who already know and trust the
school.
·
From September 2025
there will be an increase in demand for nursery places. Eligible families
will be able to access up to 30 hours per week of early education, from
the term after their child turns 9 months old until they reach school age. We are supporting the government initiative and families
in the local area by proposing to open a nursery class for 26 children aged
3-4.
We welcome your support
This
is an opportunity for parents, carers, staff, the local community and other
people who have an interest in the school to respond and to ask questions on
the proposal to establish the nursery.
The consultation period starts on Wednesday 17th July and
will end on midnight on Friday 30th August. You can state whether you support the
proposal or not by completing the consultation questionnaire online by clicking
on the link below:
https://consultations.rochdale.gov.uk/research/nursery-provision-st-lukes-coe/
If
you have any other questions regarding this proposal please email the school
office office@stlukesceprimary.co.uk
All views and responses will be considered after the consultation ends and the Governing Board will decide on their next steps.
What happens next?
The final decision as to whether this proposal is approved for implementation will be made by the Governing Board. The process for making significant changes to maintained schools can be viewed in more detail here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-organisation-maintained-schools
It
is anticipated that the opening of the nursery provision at St. Luke’s CE Primary
will not require an additional classroom to be built, it will just require the
adaption of toilet facilities. We will
also need an additional teacher.
Funding for the Nursery class will be through EYNFF 15- and 30-hour funding. It is also anticipated that some funding will be received through the Early Year Supplementary Grant and Early Years Pupil Premium Grant.
The class which will be a Nursery class and will be expected to open in September 2025 and will mean that the class structure moving forward for the school will be as follows:
· EYFS Nursery class with 26 children aged 3 to 4.
·
Reception to Year 6 will be 2 form entry with 60 children
in each cohort (30 children per class).
·
Maximum school capacity 446.
Welcome to St Luke’s CE Primary School
Where children flourish, are happy and succeed. Living their life to the full.
A very warm welcome to St. Luke’s CE Primary School. We hope our website gives you the information you need and tells you about our happy, caring and successful school.
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Vision
St. Luke’s CE Primary school provides a journey to discover ‘life in all its fullness’. John 10:10. Where children flourish, are happy and succeed. Our distinct Christian values: friendship, love, trust, patience, forgiveness and respect are woven throughout the day, the learning, the gathering, the school.
At St. Luke’s the children are at the heart of every decision we make to ensure that they are happy, confident and that the opportunities that are provided for them are relevant to their needs both now and in the future. We achieve this by providing an inspirational and creative curriculum, rich in opportunity and full of challenge.
The school has a dedicated team that works hard to reach high standards in everything we do and this is further embedded through our successful relationships with parents and the local community.
We firmly believe that education is a partnership between home and school and regard you as an active partner in your child’s education and value your interest and support.
We pride ourselves on our happy, friendly and caring atmosphere, as well as our strong Christian ethos, which underpins all that we do. We have excellent links with St. Luke’s Church and we endeavour to help all our children develop their understanding of the Christian faith.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Thank you
Mrs Kim Farrall
Headteacher
