Nursery Admissions

Welcome to Gorsemoor Primary school. Thank you for taking an interest in a place at our school nursery. We hope that you have been able to find all of the information about our nursery useful. You can register your child for a place by completing the application form and returning it to the school office as soon as possible.

We do offer places for children who are eligible for the additional funding, meaning that they are entitled to 30 hours of nursery provision rather than the universal 15 hours. Therefore, one child may use a morning and afternoon place.

We do hope you choose our Nursery for your child. If you require any further information, do not hesitate to get in touch with our Nursery Manager, Mrs Campbell - ccampbell@gorsemoor.staffs.sch.uk.

Nursery Admissions at Gorsemoor Primary School

At Gorsemoor Primary School, we are committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating early years environment where children can develop their confidence, curiosity, and love for learning.

Admissions Process

Nursery admissions are now managed directly by Gorsemoor Primary School, rather than Staffordshire County Council. Places are allocated by the Nursery Manager in accordance with our Admissions Policy. Our admissions process is open all year round, with places available for a September or January start.

Funded Hours & Session Structure

We are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment where every child can thrive. To support their development and ensure a consistent routine, the first 15 funded hours are allocated evenly across the week. Children are required to attend either:

Five morning sessions (8:45 am – 11:45 am)
Five afternoon sessions (12:25 pm – 3:25 pm)

This structure helps children build strong relationships, develop a sense of security, and fully engage in the planned learning opportunities each day.

Children eligible for the 30-hour funded provision will attend both morning and afternoon sessions.

30 hours funded sessions (8:45–3:25pm, Monday - Friday)

A lunch club is available for all children at an additional cost. Please refer to our Lunch Club Policy for further details.

Why We Do Not Offer ‘Block’ Sessions

At Gorsemoor, we believe that a consistent routine is essential for children’s development and wellbeing. Some nurseries allow parents to use 15 funded hours in larger, concentrated periods—known as ‘block’ sessions (e.g., two and a half full days). However, research and experience show that this can disrupt children's learning, routines, and social development.

To ensure children receive the best possible learning opportunities, we distribute funded hours evenly across the week, helping them:

Build secure relationships with staff and peers
Settle into a consistent routine
Experience a broad and balanced curriculum

For more details about our admissions process, please refer to our Nursery Admissions Policy.

We look forward to welcoming your child to Gorsemoor Nursery, where their learning journey begins!

Nursery Admissions

Applications for 2025 admissions are now open! You can now apply for your child's place online! Just complete the Google form, by following the link.

For September 2025 applications: September 2025 application online form

For January 2026 applications: January 2026 application online form

For September 2026 applications: September 2026 application online form