Nursery

Welcome to Harris Primary Mayflower's Nursery!

The Nursery at Harris Primary Mayflower open in September 2016. The Nursery team consists of highly qualified Early Years practitioners that understand in depth the needs of our youngest members of school. The Nursery offers learning through play based experiences, under the areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum. The aim of the Nursery is to enable children to develop a love for learning that will go with them throughout their school journey. We look at each child as an individual and will plan activities and experiences that will meet each child’s need. The Nursery team then work closely with the Reception team at Harris Primary Mayflower to ensure consistency and continuity for when the children move up to reception to enable a smooth transition.

The Nursery consists of:

Morning session:   08.15 - 11.15am   (26 Children)

Afternoon session: 12.00 - 15.00pm  (26 Children)

Our approach to learning embodies a positive attitude to life and learning as our pupils prepare to start their journey through school life. We aspire to encourage our children to feel equipped to play an active role in life as they grow and flourish in our care. Harris Primary Academy Mayflower staff believe that diversity is a strength, which should be respected and celebrated by all those who learn here and visit us. We use our Core Values as a basis for our social and academic education.

We are committed to ensuring equality of opportunities for all and we will endeavour to develop a culture of inclusion and diversity in which people feel free to participate fully in Nursery life, regardless of their race or gender.

We are proud to hold the Millie's Mark which recognises excellence in safeguarding and paediatric first aid in Nursery settings.

If you would like to inquire about our Nursery please contact our Office Manager, Miss Jamie Williams on J.Williams@harrisprimarymayflower.org.uk or by calling on 0203 772 4588.

Nursery Open Mornings 2025-2026

25/2/26- Open morning for Nursery 9am-10am 

11/3/26- Open morning for Nursery 9am-10am

If you wish to book a place for any of the open morning events, please email info@harrisprimarymayflower.org.uk or call the academy office on 0203 772 4588.

Nursery Admissions: How to Apply

We are delighted that you are considering a place at our Nursery. Please read the following information carefully to ensure your application is submitted correctly and on time.

1. Complete the Nursery Application Form
To apply, at least one parent must complete the Nursery Application Form. This form is available:

• Online via the Academy’s website
• In hard copy from the Academy’s main office

Please note: There is no preference given to online or paper submissions. All applications are treated equally.

2. Check the Application Opening Date
It is essential that you submit your application form from the correct date and time. Please note, your child becomes eligible for a nursery space, the term following your child’s third birthday.  Please refer to the table in Section 6.2 of our Nursery Entry Policy/or below to determine when you can apply.

Please note: Applications submitted before the opening date/time will not be accepted.

3. Submit Your Application
Once completed, you can submit the form (from 10am on the respective day):

• By email to: J.Williams@harrisprimarymayflower.org.uk
• By hand to the Academy’s main office

4. 30 Hours Funding
If you are applying for a full-time place using the government’s 30 hours funding, please include your funding code on the application form.

5. Notification of Outcome
You will receive a written response within 10 school days of submitting your application.

6.  Applying Between Terms

If your child is eligible and you are applying between official application periods, please feel free to contact the Academy directly.

There may be places available, and we will be happy to advise you on current availability and next steps.

If you have any questions, please contact the academy office – we are happy to help.

Virtual Tour

Click below to see a virtual tour of our Nursery

https://youtu.be/RtKnl4OslgM?si=Ew2wBtqS2PuODt8M