Nursery

At Hogarth Academy we offer funded nursery places for children from the ages of 3 years old.

We aim to ignite children’s curiosity and enthusiasm for learning while helping them to build relationships with other children, preparing them for a move into Reception. Our nursery offers a safe, friendly environment where children can enjoy learning through educational activities and play.

Key features:

Experienced practitioners who have excellent understanding of child development and the EYFS framework
Activities are rich, varied and imaginative and all based around a key story book to build curiosity, language and independence
Learning is inclusive and tailored to children’s individual needs and interests
We have two large outdoor spaces for our outdoor continuous provision, that promotes physical development, creativity and problem solving
We have a sensory garden to support children with sensory needs
We run as a unit, allowing the opportunity to be inspired by their peers and build confidence
Animal therapy – live chickens onsite

We currently have availability for funded nursery places of 15 and 30 hours for children aged 3 and 4 years.

Check your eligibility for free childcare

Book a visit

We welcome visits from parents and carers to learn more about our nursery, meet the nursery teaching team and see the facilities available.

To help us plan your visit, please contact the school office to book a mutually convenient date and time to ensure you make the most of your visit.

Email: admin@hogarthacademy.co.uk Call: 0115 915 0106

Open Hours and Timetable

Children attending our nursery benefit from joint activities with foundation year children which helps them when they are ready to move up to the next stage.

Nursery is open at the following times during term time only

Morning: 08.30 – 11.30am
Afternoon: 12.15pm – 3.15pm

Timetable

Children have the opportunity to explore different learning areas. Each day we enjoy listening to a story, taking part in group activities such daily maths, daily phonics, PSHE and more.

Morning	Timetable
8.30am	Welcome, registration
9.00am – 10.30am	Storytime/PSHE/Activities….
10.30am	Snack – Fruit, milk, water
10.45am – 11.30am	Indoor/Outdoor discovery time
11.30am	Home time

Afternoon	Timetable
12.15pm	Welcome, registration
12.30pm – 2.15pm	Storytime/PSHE/Activities….
2.15pm	Snack – Fruit, milk, water
2.30pm	Indoor/Outdoor discovery time
3.15pm	Home time

Our nursery curriculum

Our curriculum and provision is guided by the prime and specific areas of development.

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.

Prime	Specific
Communication and language	Literacy
Physical development	Mathematics
Personal, social and emotional development	Expressive arts and design
	Understanding the world

Funding and Admissions

Funding information

All parents of children aged 3-4 years can access 15 or 30 hours of free childcare per week. Find out more and check your eligibility for free childcare using the link below.

Check your eligibility

Admissions

We welcome applications for our nursery throughout the year.

If you would like to apply or talk to us about your child attending nursery, please call us on 0115 915 0106 or email admin@hogarthacademy.co.uk