Early Years
At Beckfoot Priestthorpe Nursery, we provide children aged 3-5 with purposeful, enriching learning opportunities, through high-quality teaching and a well-planned, inclusive learning environment. Our nurturing early years setting supports every child to develop strong characteristics of effective learning, enabling them to grow in confidence and progress fluently in their skills. We are proud that in our Nursery and Early Years provision, no child is left behind. Our early years curriculum is well established and includes the teaching of subject specific knowledge to develop children’s vocabulary. We focus our learning around stories to promote vocabulary development.
If you’re looking for a nursery in Bingley that combines care, structure and ambition, Beckfoot Priestthorpe is a fantastic choice. Contact us to come and see our Nursery in action today.
Why choose Beckfoot Priestthorpe Early Years?
Your child will receive a high-quality education from qualified teachers and early years practitioners
Our curriculum develops early Literacy skills and effective communication
Our curriculum supports development of strong personal, social and emotional skills
Our school is dedicated to supporting the needs of our learners
We provide both whole class and small group teaching
Children are instilled with a passion for lifelong learning
Children have access to our Outdoor classroom throughout the day
Our Early Years Structure
Nursery Hours
Our Nursery, located in the heart of Bingley, offers flexible sessions to support our families.
- 15-hour or 30-hour funded places available
- Additional sessions can be arranged
- Morning session: 8.30am – 11.30am
- Full day: 8.30am – 3.00pm
For full details, visit our admissions page.
Reception Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8.35am – 3.05pm
For full details, visit our admissions page.
Wraparound Care – Kanga
Kanga club provides before and after school care for our Early Years children, from 7.30am – 5.30pm. Perfect for families who need flexible childcare in Bingley.
Lunch Arrangements
Nursery children may bring a packed lunch or purchase a school lunch if they’re staying all day.
All Reception children are eligible for Universal Free school meals. They may bring a packed lunch from home, or choose a school lunch.
Staffing
We recognise the importance of Early Years education in shaping future success. Our Early Years provision is led by a qualified teacher working alongside an experienced Early Years Practitioner, ensuring children receive expert support, care and guidance every day.
Beckfoot Priestthorpe Early Years Curriculum
Our Early Years curriculum has been carefully designed to engage, challenge and inspire children aged 3–5. Through exploration, play and purposeful learning, children develop the foundations they need to enjoy, learn and succeed.
What makes our curriculum special?
- A progressive, book-based curriculum
- A balance of direct teaching and child-led play
- Learning shaped by children’s interests in a structured environment
- Continuous access indoor and outdoor learning
- Strong foundations in Communications and Language (CL), Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PD)
- A strong focus on early reading, phonics and vocabulary
Our qualified teacher works across Early Years to ensure every child develops the skills they need to thrive.
How we support children with SEND in Early years
We promote inclusive classrooms where all children are supported to learn more and remember more. We use Makaton throughout early years to support and encourage communication and interactions between all pupils and staff. We work closely with families and external agencies and settings to help identify and support children who have additional needs. Individual support plans and targets are developed and followed to ensure all children have a great start to their early education. If additionality is needed, we apply for Early Years Inclusion Funding (EYIF) to provide children support in Early Years.