NurseryWe are delighted to announce the opening of our new Nursery in September 2026, extending Ibstock's exceptional Pre-Prep provision to boys and girls aged 3–4 years. Purpose built to inspire early curiosity and joyful discovery, the Nursery will offer a warm, nurturing environment where children are encouraged to explore, imagine, and grow under the guidance of experienced early years practitioners. Rooted in our values of kind hearts, curious minds and courageous futures, this new setting will champion empathy, spark a love of learning, and build the confidence children need as they begin their educational journey. |
Mrs Alice DeslongraisHead of Nursery & Pre-Prep School |
Our Facilities
Our 'Bluebell Woods' Forest School provides ample opportunities for outdoor play and learning in a woodland environment.
Based within the Pre-Prep building, our spacious new nursery has been purposefully designed to meet the needs of our youngest learners.
The Nursery benefits from its own secure, enclosed outdoor area, as well as access to the larger playground, giving children plenty of space to explore and play.
Within the Pre-Prep building, children enjoy a range of excellent facilities, including the kitchen for cooking activities and the library to foster a love of reading. They also have access to wider school facilities, including our Forest School, enriching their learning experience even further.
Our Approach
Our Nursery curriculum is broad, engaging and thoughtfully planned to meet each child’s individual stage of development, interests and abilities. We provide a rich indoor and outdoor learning environment with high-quality continuous provision, allowing children to explore, discover and learn independently throughout the day. Through carefully planned activities, we nurture curiosity, problem-solving skills, creativity, and strong communication and language development.
Partnership with Parents
We operate an open-door policy for parents and carers to come in at any time to talk to teachers or member of the Primary Leadership Team.
Communication between Ibstock Nursery and families is centred on a close, supportive partnership. Staff will share regular learning updates, progress information and photographs through the Arc app, giving parents a clear picture of their child’s experiences. Parents are encouraged to speak with staff at any time, with teachers available at the end of each day and a daily message book at drop‑off for sharing important information. Staff also use this book to note anything parents need to be aware of, such as a minor fall.
Families are invited to key information sessions across the year, including a Welcome Talk in the Summer Term before children start, an Autumn Term Curriculum Talk outlining the year ahead, and a Phonics Information Session later in the Autumn Term, explaining how early phonics is introduced.
Admissions Information
Eligibility: The nursery is for children aged 3-4 years. To be eligible for September 2026 entry your child must have a birth date between September 1, 2022 – August 31, 2023.
Fees: Nursery fees will be £5,700 per term for the 2026-2027 academic year. This is based on term time only, five days per week, in line with the Ibstock Place School calendar.
Universal Entitlement: All 3–4-year-olds receive 15 funded hours per week (term time).
Extended Entitlement: Eligible working families may receive 30 funded hours per week.
Further details regarding costs and funding arrangements are available from the Registrar.
Apply
To apply for a place at Ibstock Nursery, please register your child by clicking on the button below.
Places will be allocated by date of registration. Priority offers of a place will be given to current members of the Ibstock Place School community.
Families who accept a place will be invited to attend a Teddy Bear’s Tea Party at the end of the Summer Term. Prior to starting Nursery, teachers will visit children in their home to support a smooth and positive transition into school.
If you would like to register your interest, or if you have further questions, please contact the Registrar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please click on the button below to view our Frequently Asked Questions about Ibstock Nursery.
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