The school has an early years foundation stage (EYFS) unit, which provides an excellent start to the children’s education with Foundation Stage 1 (Nursery) and Foundation Stage 2 (Reception) being close to one another in the school.  Our Nursery class offers a caring environment where children are encouraged to develop physically, academically and socially.

Hady Nursery has 52 places (15hr) and is open from 8.45am until 11.45am and 12.15-3.15 during term time.

Admission arrangements

If you would like to talk to us about your child attending Hady Nursery, please contact us to arrange to speak to the school business manager or the EYFS coordinator. 

• Admission applications can be made at any age.
• Children will be placed on a waiting list.
• Criteria for admission is the same criteria as all other admissions - details are available in the admissions documents available on the policies page.
• Children can be admitted to Hady Nursery the term after their 3rd birthday.
  • A child who is 3 between 1 April and 31 August starts in September.
  • A child who is 3 between 1 September and 31 December starts in January.
  • A child who is 3 between 1 January and 31 March starts in April.
• The school offers 30 hour funded sessions. The places will be allocated on receipt of a code from HMSC and are on a first come, first-served basis.

Apply for a place in our Nursery (foundation stage 1)

Please note that attending Hady Nursery does not guarantee a place in the main school. To apply for a place in Reception, parents must apply using the standard Derbyshire County Council application form.  Further details are available on the join us - primary page.