At Kingston Park Primary School we recognise that working in partnership with parents and carers is central to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Throughout your child’s time at School we will work closely with you to ensure your child has the best start to their learning journey.

We recognise that parents/carers are children’s first educators. When parents/carers and practitioners work together in early years’ settings, the results have a positive impact on children’s development and learning. A successful partnership is one which develops a two-way flow of information and knowledge.

Seesaw App

Throughout your child’s time in Nursery and Reception we will be creating an online record of some of your child’s ‘WOW’ moments. A ‘Wow moment’ is when a child achieves something they haven’t previously been able to do. These moments will be shared through the Seesaw app. These moments may be captured in a photograph, video or piece of work.

We will also post regular updates sharing the different learning opportunities that we have had so that you can talk about these with your child. Parents can also post photos and videos from home too, meaning that we get a holisitic view of your child and can share in their achievements from home as well. 

Provision and Admissions

Our Early Years Provision provides 52 part-time Nursery places (with the option of a full-time place if entitled) and 60 full-time Reception places.

In Nursery we offer 2 and a half day places:

Option 1: Mon, Tues, 8.55am-3.15pm  Wed 8.55-11.30

Option 2: Wed 12.45pm -3.15pm, Thurs, 8.55am-3.15pm  Fri 8.55-3.15

Option 3: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri (full time) 8.55am-3.15pm

Children in nursery may bring a healthy packed lunch from home or pay for a school meal.

*Please note a 30-hour childcare code will be required for a full time Nursery Place. Please follow this link for more information: 30 hours free childcare - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

In Reception we offer 60 full-time places:

Our day starts at 8.55am and finishes at 3.15pm

Admissions to Nursery:

Admissions to Nursery are dealt with by the school. We offer preschool places the September after a child's third birthday. Please contact the school office to collect an admissions form and for further information. 

Admissions to Reception:

Admissions to Reception are dealt with by the local authority. Please follow the link below to apply online for a Reception place at our school.

The Reception admission deadline for a school place starting September 2024 is 15th January 2024. Apply online here: https://newcastle.gov.uk/.../applying-reception-places

If you would like a tour of our Early Years setting and to speak to staff before applying for a place please contact the school office by telephone or email: 0191 2140363.  We also hold several prospective parent meetings throughout the year, dates can be found on the school calendar or by contacting the school office at admin.kpps@smartacademies.net