Lakeside Primary AcademyLakeside Nursery
Nursery Admissions
Lakeside Nursery Admissions
We have a large nursery provision, the admissions applications are managed by the school. If you would like your child to join our nursery you can fill in a Nursery Waiting Form to be put on the waiting list - please collect from the school office
Our intakes are in September, January and April and we accept children the term after their third birthday depending on the spaces available.
September (children born 1st April to 31st August)
January (children born 1st September to 31st December)
April (children born 1st January to 31st March)
You can fill in a waiting form at any time leading up to your child's third birthday, but acceptances are based upon the Nursery Admission Criteria.
Session times:
30 hour code funded: 8:30am - 3:30pm
15 hours funded (either am or pm sessions available)
AM Sessions - 8:30am - 11:30am
PM Sessions - 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Toilet Training Expectation
All children attending Lakeside Primary Academy are expected to be fully toilet trained before starting school. This helps promote independence, supports classroom routines, and ensures the comfort and dignity of all pupils.
Special Educational Needs (SEN) Consideration
We fully recognise that some children may have diagnosed Special Educational Needs (SEN) that affect their ability to be toilet trained. In such cases, the following requirements must be met:
Documentation: Parents or carers must provide formal documentation of the child’s SEN.
Care Plan: Upon receipt of appropriate documentation, a personalised care plan will be developed in collaboration with parents, carers, and relevant professionals. This ensures that appropriate support, resources, and procedures are in place to meet the child’s toileting needs safely and respectfully.
For more information regarding help with childcare cost, please click on the link below –
https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/
Information for Tax Free Childcare for all working parents, can also be found at: https://www.gov.uk/tax-free-childcare
For more information on childcare providers in Derby City Council please contact Families Information Service who provides free, impartial and confidential information.
Link: https://www.derby.gov.uk/community-and-living/family-hub-childcare/childcare-and-early-years-education/
Email: fis@derby.gov.uk
Phone: 01332 640758