Nursery

Welcome to Our Nursery

We’re so glad you’ve found us!

Early Years is our speciality-we understand how precious your little ones are and we are thrilled that you are considering us for the honour of nurturing, caring and educating them here in our Nursery class.

The Early Years is so complex and has many elements that are essential to everyday practice. It is not easy to get right but we have developed a unique approach to providing the best early experience for our children. So much so we have been recognised as an exemplary setting by Stockport Council Early Years Improvement Team.

Due to this, we offer support and guidance to other schools in Stockport on what they can and should be providing for their youngest children.

What does it feel like to come to our Nursery?

We are intentionally inclusive and all children are warmly welcomed by caring, nurturing and knowledgeable staff.

Our beautiful learning environment has a warm, safe, homely feeling. Children’s independence and language development are at the heart of everything we do.

Our outdoor area is simply amazing. Children have access all year round to develop their physical and social skills.

We warmly welcome you to book a visit and to come and see our Nursery for yourselves.

Hours, Funding & Costs

We offer both 15 and 30 Hours Free Childcare depending on what your family are entitled to. 30 hours are 5 full school days per week 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday.
Once you have been formally offered a 15 hours place by the local authority, send in your offer email or letter plus your verification code for either 15 hours or 30 hours to
headteacher@dialpark.stockport.sch.uk

Top Up
If you are not entitled to free extended hours, but would like extra sessions on top of the 15 universal hours, we can offer 'Top Up' services (which can be claimed from your childcare account).
For the 15 hour sessions, we encourage parents to choose a block of sessions for their child of 2.5 days per week.
The morning session is 9am-12pm. The afternoon session is 12pm-3pm (Including lunch) Normally children will do Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning or Wednesday afternoon, Thursday and Friday.

Breakfast Club
8.00am to 8.45am Monday to Friday in the main school hall. 20pence per item.

How can Parents help?

Please send your child to school in a warm coat and a pair of sensible velcro shoes. Please make sure your child’s name is in everything they bring to school.

It is important that your child has a named bag which they can leave in school that has a full set of spare clothes in (including socks and underwear) This is because we enjoy lots of messy/wet play and your child may need to get changed before they come home.

Your children will experience awe and wonder within their play and learning during their time with us.

We will be planning lots of events and opportunities for you to be involved in your child’s learning. Staff will speak to you about this throughout the school year but also keep a check on Class Dojo. If you need support with accessing Dojo, please speak to a member of staff who will be glad to help.

Our Curriculum

Reception is more than just a time to play and explore—it’s the year when children take big steps in their learning journey. This is the year they begin to recognise letters and sounds, start to read books independently, and develop skills that set the foundation for their future learning.

The progress children make in Reception is phenomenal—every year, we share in the joy and emotion of seeing them achieve things they couldn’t do before. This is what makes the Early Years so magical.

At the heart of our approach is educational research, which has shaped our bespoke Best Balance Approach—a carefully designed blend of the most effective early years teaching methods, tailored to meet the needs of our children.

We love it—and so do the children!

Our curriculum follows a three-year program, allowing all of Early Years to collaborate and connect. While topics are revisited each year, they are explored with different focuses, ensuring that children experience both breadth and depth in their learning. This structure means that as children progress through the Early Years, they are always encountering new challenges and opportunities to grow.

Throughout Reception, children work towards the Early Learning Goals, but their learning doesn't stop there. We ensure a seamless progression beyond the Early Years Foundation Stage, carefully bridging the gap between Reception and Year 1. Our curriculum builds strong foundations that prepare children for the more structured learning of the National Curriculum, equipping them with the skills, confidence, and curiosity they need to thrive as they continue their educational journey.

Best Balance Approach