--- title: "Early Years" url: "https://ellistonprimary.net/parents/early-years" school: "Elliston Primary Academy" --- # Early Years - Nursery - Reception - Welcome - Progression - Learning Showcase ### Welcome to Nursery We are delighted to welcome you and your child to our Nursery team, led by Mrs Leonard, Miss Setterfield, and Mrs Thompson. We are committed to providing a warm, nurturing, and engaging environment where your child can thrive, learn, and grow. Throughout the year, we'll share learning highlights on Instagram, please make sure you follow us so you can see everything we have been doing and gain ideas for activities you can do at home. We also share important dates on our newsletters and on MCAS. Nursery offers either morning sessions 8:45am-11:45pm or afternoon sessions 12:15pm-3:15pm. If you have a 30 hour code your child can attend from 8:45am-3:15pm each day. If you have any questions, concerns or issues that you need to speak to us about, please do not hesitate to ask at drop off, or collection. #### Nursery Staff Mrs Leonard Miss Setterfield Mrs Thompson --- [Embedded content](https://files.schudio.com/pdf/flipbook/?src=https%3A%2F%2Ffiles.schudio.com%2Felliston-primary-academy-2%2Ffiles%2Fflipbooks%2FNursery_Elliston_Booklet.pdf) --- #### How to apply for a place at Nursery To enquire about a place for your child, please call the office on 01472 235116 or pop in and we will take your details and give you a nursery application form. We invite all new starters to visit to the Elliston Academy Nursery classroom where you can meet the staff, other children and see the wonderful environment where your child will learn and play. You will also be offered a tour of the academy so you can see the learning journey from Nursery through to Year 6. --- ### Nursery Documents Top Tips for Potty and Toilet Training for Parents 313 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/elliston-primary-academy-2/files/documents/Top_Tips_for_Potty_and_Toilet_Training_for_parents.pdf) Supporting Early Language Development for Parents 296 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/elliston-primary-academy-2/files/documents/Supporting_Early_Language_Development_for_parents_(1).pdf) Importance of Attendance in Early Years 657 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/elliston-primary-academy-2/files/documents/Importance_of_Attendance_in_EYs_for_Website.pdf) [Embedded content](https://files.schudio.com/pdf/flipbook/?src=https%3A%2F%2Ffiles.schudio.com%2Felliston-primary-academy-2%2Ffiles%2Fdocuments%2FNursery_Skills_Development_Progression_Cycle_A.pdf) [Embedded content](https://plugins.flockler.com/embed/iframe/17f0326f40b09bcfa6fcdd9f924102c5/19c9469cb46080f70ad92579fd0a1492) - Welcome - Progression - Learning Showcase ### Welcome to Reception We are delighted to welcome you and your child to our Reception team, led by Mrs Rock, Miss Newell, Miss Jones and Mrs Bucknole. We are committed to providing a warm, nurturing, and engaging environment where your child can thrive, learn, and grow. Throughout the year, we'll share learning highlights on Instagram, please make sure you follow us so you can see everything we have been doing and gain ideas for activities you can do at home. We also share important dates on our newsletters and on MCAS. If you have any questions, concerns or issues that you need to speak to us about, please do not hesitate to ask at drop off, or collection. #### Reception Staff Mrs Rock Miss Newell Miss Jones Mrs Bucknole --- [Embedded content](https://files.schudio.com/pdf/flipbook/?src=https%3A%2F%2Ffiles.schudio.com%2Felliston-primary-academy-2%2Ffiles%2Fflipbooks%2FReception_Elliston_Booklet_.pdf) --- #### Reception Phonics Link for Parents At Elliston Academy we use the Monster Phonics scheme. This page offers helpful resources to support your child with learning to say sounds and write letters. You’ll also find videos that show how these skills are taught in school, helping you feel confident when supporting your child’s reading at home. [Phonics For Parents \| Free Videos & Resources](https://monsterphonics.com/phonics-support-for-parents/) --- ### Reception Documents 7 Areas of Learning Website 3.19 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/elliston-primary-academy-2/files/documents/7_Areas_of_Learning_Website%20(1).pdf) Importance of Attendance in Early Years 657 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/elliston-primary-academy-2/files/documents/Importance_of_Attendance_in_EYs_for_Website.pdf) Starting Reception 2.28 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/elliston-primary-academy-2/files/documents/Starting-Reception_ELT.pdf) Starting Reception - Parents Handout 425 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/elliston-primary-academy-2/files/documents/Starting-Reception-Parents-flyer-handout_ELT.pdf) Starting Reception Poster 1.70 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/elliston-primary-academy-2/files/documents/Starting-Reception-Poster_ELT.pdf) Supporting Early Language Development for Parents 296 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/elliston-primary-academy-2/files/documents/Supporting_Early_Language_Development_for_parents_(1).pdf) What to expect in Early Years - Parents Guide 5.98 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/elliston-primary-academy-2/files/documents/What-to-expect-in-the-EYFS-complete-FINAL-16.09-compressed%20(1).pdf) [Embedded content](https://files.schudio.com/pdf/flipbook/?src=https%3A%2F%2Ffiles.schudio.com%2Felliston-primary-academy-2%2Ffiles%2Fdocuments%2FElliston_Academy_Long_Term_Plan_Reception.pdf) [Embedded content](https://plugins.flockler.com/embed/iframe/17f0326f40b09bcfa6fcdd9f924102c5/19c946b61f90fa55a1234dd15af26854) ### Parents - [Term Dates](https://ellistonprimary.net/parents/termdates) - [School Day](https://ellistonprimary.net/parents/school-day) - [Uniform](https://ellistonprimary.net/parents/uniform) - [Early Years](https://ellistonprimary.net/parents/early-years) - [Breakfast Club & ACE Club](https://ellistonprimary.net/parents/breakfast-club-ace-club) - [School Lunches](https://ellistonprimary.net/parents/mellors-catering) - [Clubs & Activities](https://ellistonprimary.net/activities) - [PE Timetable](https://ellistonprimary.net/parents/pe-timetable) - [My Child At School](https://ellistonprimary.net/parents/my-child-at-school) - [Attendance](https://ellistonprimary.net/parents/attendance) - [Champions of Elliston](https://ellistonprimary.net/parents/champions-of-elliston) - [Online Safety Information](https://ellistonprimary.net/parents/e-safety-information) ![Elliston Primary Academy](https://files.schudio.com/elliston-primary-academy-2/images/logo/Elliston-logo.png) ### Elliston Primary Academy Elliston Street Cleethorpes NE Lincs DN35 7HT 01472 235116 ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Elliston-Primary-Academy-1600978030122174/) - [X](https://twitter.com/ellistonacademy) - [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpnyvKFKndDGbIoNBxzTi5A) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ellistonprimaryacademy/) © Copyright 2026 Elliston Primary Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://ellistonprimary.net/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/) ![](https://files.schudio.com/elliston-primary-academy-2/images/splash/Screenshot_2026-11-06_114008.png)