Nursery
Children are eligible to start our nursery from 3 years old.
The school is able to support families within our area and build upon the excellent foundations that you have developed at home. It is our vision to provide high quality education and development for your child in a nurturing and caring environment where they can feel safe, supported and reach their full potential. Having a Nursery here at Cullercoats enables the school to develop meaningful and supportive relationships from the outset with families within our community so that we can work in partnership to encourage, support and motivate your child as they move through our school.
There are opportunities for children and parents to visit our school. Please contact the office who will be happy to make an appointment for you to have a look around and get a feeling for the school.
We endeavour to provide a school environment in which the young child has access to many new experiences. The transfer from home, nursery or play group should be a happy experience.
We look forward to you and your child being part of our school and sharing our journey so that ‘Together – we can develop a love of learning’.
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30 Hour Offer
Eligible working parents can apply to receive 15 hours childcare on top of 15 hours universal nursery hours.
Guidance for Parents Applying for Eligibility Code
If you require any additional information please don't hesitate to contact us.
Further Information
- As a school establishment, we do not offer flexible hours for this provision. Children are required to attend either 5 mornings 8:45am–11:45am or 5 afternoons 12:30pm – 3.30pm per week Monday to Friday. Additional wrap-around hours can be chosen but whichever days are chosen need to stay the same every week.
- The school supports our many working families by offering breakfast club and after school club (Cullercoats Children's Club) to our pupils. The school has been, and looks set to remain, an integral part of the community.
- Children do not automatically enter reception from our nursery, you must apply to the Local Authority for a place via North Tyneside Council Admissions. Applications must be submitted by January in the year your child is due to join reception. E.g. if your child is due to start reception in September 2025, applications must be submitted by January 2025. We can provide you with support in doing this.
Uniform
School logo branded uniform can be purchased from Emblematic
Parents can order online here or from the store:
Emblematic Ltd, Unit 26, North Tyne Industrial Estate, Longbenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 9SZ
Black/grey pull up trousers/skirt
Blue check summer dress or grey/black pull up shorts in summer
White, grey or black socks/tights
Black sturdy school velcro fastening shoes
Milk
Our School milk is provided from a company called Cool Milk. Children can receive a carton of semi-skimmed milk each day.
Milk is completely free for all children aged under five. All children will be registered by school for milk unless parents ask us not to or children have an allergy.
School Lunches
School meals are £2.60 for children in nursery. Only children who stay all day (30 Hour Offer) can have a lunch at school.
Parents can pre-order meals via Appetite. Children and parents can choose their preferred meal which not only helps with reduced wastage but also better food education, encouragement of healthy food options and increased parental engagement.
Read more about our school lunches and view the menu here
Out of School Club
Cullercoats Children's Club
How to Apply for a Nursery Place
Click here to complete a nursery 'interest' form. Alternatively, paper forms can be found in the school office.
What happens when?
Parents can complete an 'interest' form at any time. Your child's name will be added to our list and we will be in touch closer to the time of admission:
Spring Term (January - April) Admission system starts and places offered.
E.g. if your child is due to start nursery in September 2025, offers will be sent out in the Spring Term of 2025.
How are places offered?
Sometimes we have more applications than places available. When we are oversubscribed, a set of admission criteria is used to decide which children should be offered places. Priority goes to those children living within the catchment area of the school and a sibling link. Parents can check catchment areas here.
Need more help and information?
Miss Sophie Lisle
School Office Administrator
sophie.lisle@ntlp.org.uk
Pack A - New Starter Pack (For children who have been offered a place)
We are very pleased that your child will be joining Cullercoats Primary School Nursery in September. We look forward to a happy association with you and your family during your time with us.
There are a number of policies that need to be read together with general information about the school, some of which require discussion with your child and a signature before being returned to school. Please click here to complete Pack A.
Please complete Pack A and return to the school office (emails will be accepted).
If you are unable to complete Pack A online, paper copies can be collected from the school office.
Pack B - Policies (to be read in conjunction with Pack A)
Please see drop-down boxes below to read the policies before signing and returning Pack A.