Business Details
27 Years
experience
Trusted Early Years Education in Lytham St Annes
Founded in 1999, St Thomas' Nursery is a privately owned Church of England nursery located in Lytham St Annes. Our purpose-built facility, set within the grounds of St Thomas' School, provides high-quality early years education and childcare for children aged 2 to 4 years. We combine dedicated staff expertise with a nurturing environment to foster each child's unique development. Recognised in 2016 as a Lancashire County Council Lead Practitioner setting, we maintain benchmark standards of excellence in early years provision. Our curriculum emphasizes holistic learning through play, outdoor exploration at Beach School, and inclusive practices that cater to diverse learning needs.We prioritise strong parent partnerships through key person relationships, ensuring consistent communication and shared progress tracking. Our commitment to continuous professional development ensures staff qualifications and practices remain current with sector best standards. Through close collaboration with St Thomas' School, we support smooth transitions to formal education. This recognition as a SEND-friendly nursery demonstrates our dedication to accessible, adaptable early years provision for all families.
Services
Early Years Education
SEND Support
Outdoor Learning
Parent Partnerships
Beach School Sessions
Curriculum Activities
Transition Support
Professional Development
Inclusive Provision
Nursery Care
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of early years education expertise
- Small, nurturing setting with individualised attention
- Recognised Lead Practitioner status for quality provision
- Beach School sessions fostering outdoor exploration
- Established key person system for parent collaboration
Associations and certifications
- Lancashire County Council Lead Practitioner Setting
- Ofsted Registered
Services
Early Years Education
Our structured curriculum delivers comprehensive early learning through play-based activities. Staff create stimulating environments for cognitive, physical and social development, following EYFS guidelines. Children engage in letters and sounds, creative arts, and investigative play within specially designed indoor and outdoor spaces.
SEND Support
Specialist early years provision accommodates diverse learning needs through tailored approaches. Practitioners collaborate with families to create individual support plans, utilising adapted resources and activities that promote accessibility and confidence-building for all children.
Beach School Sessions
Regular coastal explorations develop environmental awareness and physical skills. Guided beach activities encourage risk assessment, teamwork and natural world discovery, aligning with Forest School principles that promote experiential learning in natural settings.
Parent Partnerships
Key person system ensures dedicated communication channels between families and staff. Regular progress updates, home learning resources and partnership meetings create continuity between nursery education and home environments, strengthening developmental support.
Transition Support
Collaboration with St Thomas' School enables smooth progression to primary education. Familiarisation visits, shared curriculum elements and information exchange between settings prepare children emotionally and academically for their educational next steps.
Questions
What age range do you cater for?
We accept children aged 2 to 4 years for nursery education and care.
Do you provide support for children with additional needs?
Yes, our SEND-friendly provision offers specialist resources and staff training to accommodate diverse learning requirements.
What outdoor learning opportunities are available?
We operate Beach School sessions and have purpose-designed outdoor play spaces for experiential learning in natural environments.
How do you involve parents in their child's development?
Each family has a dedicated key person providing regular progress updates and tailored home learning suggestions through consistent communication channels.
What qualifications do your staff hold?
All nursery practitioners hold paediatric first aid certificates and childcare qualifications, with ongoing professional development maintained through regular training.
How do you prepare children for school transition?
We collaborate with St Thomas' School through shared activities, information exchange and familiarisation visits to ensure smooth educational progression.
