We offer 'Stay and Play' sessions for children and one parent/carer before your child's nursery start date.  These take place in nursery alongside other children and our experienced staff.

We recommend accessing two, one hour play sessions and always work with families to build up to booked attendance patterns, at a pace that is right for each child.

Staff will work with you to create a plan which is right for you and your child. Often this involves two stay and play sessions (more can be booked if required) and then a smooth progression into booked attendance patterns.  We phone to provide feedback on the first day of nursery and can be contacted if you want an update on how your child is settling in during their first few days.

We treat all children as individuals and work closely with families to ensure the transition into nursery is as smooth a process as possible.  Our online journal Tapestry provides 'fly on the wall' opportunities to find out about what your child has been exploring in nursery and staff are always happy to talk about your child's learning adventures.  We welcome parents/carers into nursery at the start of sessions.

‘We learn and explore together, we create and achieve together and we celebrate together.’
If you would like more information about the transition into nursery, or have any specific questions, please email nursery@springbank.owlcotesmat.org or telephone the school office on 0113 2043120.