Joining our Nursery
We are pleased to welcome your child into our nursery at Riverdale Primary School.
This is your child’s first step into school life and we hope that together we can make it a happy one. Our shared vision is one which supports our children to develop into caring, confident young people who show curiosity and a real love of learning.
The Early Years staff work alongside one another to offer children the highest quality learning experiences in a welcoming, safe and secure environment. We strive to make a positive contribution to children’s early development and to help them to develop the foundation skills which will form the basis for lifelong learning and ensure that all children achieve their full potential.
At Riverdale Primary School, we value positive partnerships with parents and carers. We welcome your involvement in school and in providing staff with regular updates about your child’s progress and abilities as they learn to ‘be ready, be respectful, be safe’.
- Admissions: Places available from your child’s 3rd birthday. Up to 26 children per session. You’ll be contacted for a stay-and-play visit and start date.
- Session Times: Morning 8:30am–11:30am | Afternoon 12:15pm–3:15pm | 30-hour option 8:30am–2:30pm (extend to 3:15pm for £3/day).
- Meals: Packed lunch or hot school meal (£2.40 via Arbor). Nursery children are not eligible for free meals.
- Uniform: Optional, but most parents choose it. Clothes should be washable and suitable for messy play. Shoes should be flat and safe.
- Transition to Reception: Summer term includes visits to Reception class and lunch sessions to ease the move.
Pupil Safety & Wellbeing
- Collection: Only named adults (18+) can collect your child. Inform the office if someone else will collect.
- Attendance: Daily attendance encouraged. Keep child home if unwell; 48-hour rule after sickness bug.
- Behaviour: Based on three promises – Be Ready, Be Safe, Be Respectful. Positive behaviour is rewarded.
- Health & First Aid: Contact details must be up to date. Minor injuries reported at pick-up; asthma inhalers required in school.
- Medications: Must be handed to staff with a completed form; never left in bags.
- Jewellery: Only simple studs allowed for safety.
- Accidents & Toileting: Spare clothes needed; support provided for toilet training.
For more details, please contact Riverdale Primary School Office.
