Nursery Admissions
The Bishop Gilpin Nursery is led by qualified teachers and follows the Government’s “Early Years Foundation Stage” (EYFS) curriculum which sets out the key learning objectives from birth to age 5 (end of Reception). This promotes knowledge and develops skills in children’s learning in seven main areas:
- Personal, Social, Emotional
- Communication and Language
- Physical
- Literacy
- Mathematics
- Expressive Arts and Design
- Understanding the World
These seven areas are used to plan your child’s learning activities. Within these areas there are separate Early Learning Goals which we aim for children to achieve by the time they finish both nursery and reception.
In the EYFS we follow the Bishop Gilpin ethos and aims, incorporating growth mindset and learning through the 4R’s. Click here for more information on Growth Mindset and the 4Rs at Bishop Gilpin.
“Through first class teaching and creative activities with an excellent level of challenge the children make exceptional progress in the Nursery.”
Ofsted
BG BADGERS WRAPAROUND CARE
Bishop Gilpin Nursery are delighted to announce that we offer wraparound provision in our Nursery, from 3.30pm – 6.00pm with a flexible pick up from 5.30pm.
The wraparound care is led by familiar adults from our school team and reflects the level of care and expertise of our Nursery at Bishop Gilpin.
Parents/carers using the wraparound provision need to commit to either 3, 4 or 5 days per week. The cost is £30.00 per day which includes a light bite from our school chefs.
NURSERY ADMISSIONS 2026/2027
The Governing Body has now determined the Admissions Arrangements for Nursery 2026/2027.
NURSERY ADMISSIONS POLICY 2026/2027
NURSERY ADMISSIONS APPLICATION FORM 2026/2027
NURSERY ADMISSIONS 2025/2026 - LATE APPLICATIONS
The Governing Body has now determined the Admissions Arrangements for Nursery 2025/2026.
NURSERY ADMISSIONS POLICY 2025/2026
NURSERY ADMISSIONS APPLICATION FORM 2025/2026
NURSERY FEES for 2026/2027
The current Nursery fees are:
GOVERNMENT FUNDED
SELF FUNDED
OPEN MORNINGS FOR PROSPECTIVE PARENTS and CARERS
We are delighted to announce the dates for our upcoming Open Mornings for Prospective Parents and Carers who are interested in applying for Reception or Nursery for 2026/2027.
Our Open Mornings run from 9.00am to 11.00am and involve a presentation from the headteacher and a tour of the school.
Please click on the date and register all parties who wish to attend:
Thursday 18th September 2025 - full
Tuesday 30th September 2025 - full
Thursday 16th October 2025 - full
Tuesday 4th November 2025
Thursday 20th November 2025 - full
Thursday 4th December 2025
Thursday 8th January 2026
PUPIL PREMIUM - are you eligible?