Provision & Applications

Welcome to Fern Hill Nursery, a warm, nurturing environment where children aged 3 to 4 begin their educational journey in a supportive, inspiring setting. 

Following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, our Nursery focuses on encouraging every child to achieve their full academic and social potential through a love of learning, while embedding our core values of Inspiration, Collaboration, Empathy, and Excellence. 

Our Nursery Provision

• Session options: We offer both universal 15-hour places (morning sessions from 8:45 am – 11:45 am or afternoon sessions from 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm) and extended 30-hour full-time places (8:45 am – 2:45 pm, with an optional top-up session to 3:30 pm). 
• Dedicated learning facilities: Children benefit from a dedicated Nursery classroom and play area with direct indoor-outdoor access for continuous play throughout the school day.
• Outdoor & forest learning: Timetabled Forest School (Forest Fun) sessions take place in our Secret Garden and Discovery Zone — complete with a mud kitchen, campfire area, and large pond — expanding children's curiosity, physical skills, and connection with nature.
• Enriched curriculum & activities: Learning is centered around topic books extended with exciting local outings, enrichment visits such as a trip to Bocketts Farm Park, and special events.
• On-site lunch & wraparound care: Full-time Nursery children enjoy hot lunches freshly prepared in our on-site kitchen. Families can also access Tree Tops, our in-house wraparound care offering Breakfast Club from 7:30 am and After School Club until 4:30 pm or 6:00 pm.
• Strong home-school partnership: We maintain close links with parents via Google Classroom, informal end-of-day staff availability, and invitations for families to share and celebrate home festivals with the class.

Click here to find out more about the sessions we offer.

Applying for a place for September 2027

The school manages its own admissions process directly for Nursery (unlike Reception admissions, which are run centrally by the Local Authority). We have one intake in September only and children are eligible to join from the September following their 3rd birthday.

You can applying for September 2027 now using the form linked below. The closing date for applications is midnight on Friday 26th February with all offers emailed by the end of April 2027 directly from Fern Hill School Admissions. 

For any queries, please contact us at admissions@fernhillprimary.org.

Fern Hill Primary School Nursery Pupil Application Form