--- title: "Nursery" url: "https://www.stjameshebburn.co.uk/nursery" school: "St. James Catholic Primary, Hebburn" --- # Nursery ![](https://www.stjameshebburn.co.uk/images/new-2048x539.jpg) Little Shells Nursery at St James’ Catholic Primary School provides a welcoming and nurturing early years environment for children aged 3–4 in Hebburn and the surrounding South Tyneside area. Located on Solway Road in Hebburn, our nursery offers a rich Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) experience where children can learn through play, develop confidence, build friendships and prepare for their next steps in education. We offer both 15 and 30 hour nursery places, welcoming children of all faiths and beliefs. Our dedicated Early Years team works closely with families to ensure every child feels valued, supported and encouraged to reach their full potential. To find out more about Little Shells Nursery, apply for a place or arrange a visit, please contact our school office. ## EYFS Provision with Little Shells Nursery at St. James ### **Why choose us?** - **Our vision is a commitment to building a strong, lasting foundation for every child.** - **We deliver a rich, inspiring Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) experience** - **We unlock a lifelong love of learning.** - **We nurture curiosity, confidence, and core skills from the very beginning** - **In our EYFS, we help your child grow, learn, and get ready for all the exciting things ahead – in school and in life!** **The EYFS Provision is divided into stages:** - Little Shells Nursery ages 3-4 years - Reception Class ages 4-5 years The EYFS Curriculum is based on seven areas of learning we share topics and themes based around each area with the whole of EYFS. Literacy and Numeracy is then delivered separately to our Nursery and Reception children by a key worker of the EYFS team. See EYFS Provision St. James prospectus for all information. EYFS Provision St James Prospectus 2025 6.00 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-james-catholic-primary-school-hebburn/files/documents/EYFS_Prospectus_(3).pdf) Read through our Nursery admissions Policy. This will give you information around the admission criteria. ### **How to Apply - Don't worry it's easy and we're with you every step of the way! Choose the best option for you below!** 1. Either fill out the application form below and return this to school as soon as possible. 2. or Collect a hard copy of the from the school office. 3. or Follow this link to complete the form [September 2027 Little Shells Nursery Application Form](https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Do021dMCAUi_SoB8_c-d7nplzYKcZUlBqW7a1hRS49RUMUdUQkNHSVdNUkQyVzIySlMyRkhZUENTMC4u) You will then be added to the waiting list and contacted by a member of our EYFS team. Little Shells Nursery Application September 2027 - July 2028 393 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-james-catholic-primary-school-hebburn/files/documents/Application_Form_Nursery_2027_-_2028.docx) ### **What we offer** **1. Seamless Transition and Emotional Security** Children experience a smooth transition from nursery to reception, remaining in a familiar environment with trusted adults. This continuity helps build confidence and emotional resilience, allowing children to settle quickly and thrive. **2. Consistent Curriculum and Teaching Approach** Our EYFS unit follows a unified curriculum that supports learning through play, exploration, and structured activities. Children benefit from a coherent progression in literacy, numeracy, and personal development, guided by qualified early years educators. **3. Peer Learning and Social Development** Mixed-age interaction encourages younger children to learn from older peers, while older children reinforce their understanding by modelling behaviours and skills. This dynamic fosters collaboration, empathy, and independence. **4. Early Access to Qualified Teaching** Children in our nursery provision benefit from access to qualified teachers from the start, ensuring high-quality instruction and early identification of individual learning needs. **5. Stronger Community and Family Engagement** Our EYFS unit strengthens the connection between families and school. Parents are actively involved in their child’s learning journey, and our shared setting promotes a sense of belonging and partnership. **6. Improved Outcomes for All Children** Research and experience show that high-quality early years provision has a lasting impact on children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development. Our EYFS unit aims to narrow attainment gaps and give every child the best possible start. ### **Meet the team** ### Our EYFS team at St James Catholic Primary School ![Mrs L. Guthrie](https://files.schudio.com/st-james-catholic-primary-school-hebburn/imagecache/150x200c/people/lindsay(2).jpg) #### Mrs L. Guthrie ##### EYFS Lead Teacher ![Mrs J. Watson](https://files.schudio.com/st-james-catholic-primary-school-hebburn/imagecache/150x200c/people/jill(3).jpg) #### Mrs J. Watson ##### Early Years Practitioner ## **Getting your little one ready for school?** Every chat, story, and “I can do it myself” moment at home helps your child grow confident, curious, and ready to take on EYFS. The small everyday wins add up to a big school-ready boost! Below you can find tips on how to get your child school ready which have been developed by our EYFS Team. **[How to get your child ready for school](https://stjameshebburn.co.uk/getting-your-child-ready-for-school)** ![St. James Catholic Primary, Hebburn](https://files.schudio.com/st-james-catholic-primary-school-hebburn/images/logo/logo-footer-with-diocese-02.png) ### St. James Catholic Primary, Hebburn Solway Road Hebburn Tyne and Wear NE31 2BP 0191 483 2672 0191 421 5151 ### Useful Links: - [Website Terms](https://bccet.org.uk/website-terms) - [Accessibility Statement](https://bccet.org.uk/accessibility-statement) - [Privacy Notice](https://bccet.org.uk/privacy-policy) - [FOI](https://bccet.org.uk/freedom-of-information) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Elementary-School/ST-James-RC-Primary-School-100782108434945) © Copyright 2025–2026 St. James Catholic Primary, Hebburn School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.stjameshebburn.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)