--- title: "Nursery" url: "https://www.gateway.fcat.org.uk/nursery" school: "Blackpool Gateway Academy" --- # Nursery ## **Blackpool Gateway Academy Nursery** **Our wonderful Nursery provision is open to children from 3 years old.** ### Call us on 01253 402936 to find out more information! [![](https://files.schudio.com/blackpool-gateway-academy/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/we-would-love-for-you-be-be-part-of-our-gateway-family/20200924_135625.jpg)](https://files.schudio.com/blackpool-gateway-academy/images/gallery/we-would-love-for-you-be-be-part-of-our-gateway-family/20200924_135625.jpg) Our facilities include a 26 place Nursery with direct access to our secure EYFS outdoor provision. All our staff are fully qualified to a minimum of Level 3 and are experienced in working within early years. We also have an EYFS Teacher working directly with the children. For information about us and what we have to offer please see our booklet below. ### Nursery Information Booklet Nursery Information Pack 228 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/blackpool-gateway-academy/files/documents/Gateway_Nursery_Information_Pack_2023.pdf) **Staffing** Nursery Class Teachers - Mrs P. Musgrave-Haddow and Miss C. Sim Early Years Practitioner - Mrs Raja **Our Curriculum** Here at Blackpool Gateway Academy we pride ourselves on delivering a creative and engaging curriculum that is accessible to all children. We use Development Matters to track children's progress. The Early Years curriculum has 7 areas of development and this is split up into two sections, prime areas and specific areas of learning. The three PRIME areas are: • Communication and Language • Physical Development • Personal, Social and Emotional Development The four SPECIFIC areas are: • Literacy • Numeracy • Understanding the World • Expressive Arts and Design For more information please click the link below. ### Nursery photos [![](https://files.schudio.com/blackpool-gateway-academy/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/nursery-photos/20190913_145509.jpg)](https://files.schudio.com/blackpool-gateway-academy/images/gallery/nursery-photos/20190913_145509.jpg) [![](https://files.schudio.com/blackpool-gateway-academy/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/nursery-photos/20190913_152727.jpg)](https://files.schudio.com/blackpool-gateway-academy/images/gallery/nursery-photos/20190913_152727.jpg) [![](https://files.schudio.com/blackpool-gateway-academy/images/gallery/nursery-photos/IMG_0274.jpg)](https://files.schudio.com/blackpool-gateway-academy/images/gallery/nursery-photos/IMG_0274.jpg) 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[![](https://files.schudio.com/blackpool-gateway-academy/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/nursery-photos/IMG_5337.jpg)](https://files.schudio.com/blackpool-gateway-academy/images/gallery/nursery-photos/IMG_5337.jpg) [![](https://files.schudio.com/blackpool-gateway-academy/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/nursery-photos/IMG_6134.jpg)](https://files.schudio.com/blackpool-gateway-academy/images/gallery/nursery-photos/IMG_6134.jpg) [![](https://files.schudio.com/blackpool-gateway-academy/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/nursery-photos/IMG_7031.jpg)](https://files.schudio.com/blackpool-gateway-academy/images/gallery/nursery-photos/IMG_7031.jpg) #### **Nursery Sessions are:** ##### **Core Hours** Mornings: 8.45am - 11.45am Afternoons: 12.15pm - 3.15pm Full days: 8.45am – 3.15pm ##### **Extended Sessions (limited places)** 7.45am – 8.45am 3.15pm – 5.30pm Term Time Only #### **Nursery Fees** ##### **£4.00 an hour** These must be booked in a minimum of 3 hour sessions. We also recommend that children attend a minimum of three separate sessions a week. The top up option is available subject to terms and conditions only. The £4 charge will be if you require additional hours to you free entitlement hours. If you would like further information about our nursery or to arrange to come and have a look round, please do not hesitate in [contacting us](http://www.unity.blackpool.org.uk/contact-us) on 01253 402936 #### **For information about the free childcare and tax free childcare schemes please [CLICK HERE](http://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/) to visit the Childcare Choices website.** #### [**DfE - Hungry Little Minds**](https://hungrylittleminds.campaign.gov.uk/) #### **Apply for a Nursery place** To download a request for place form, please **[click here](https://www.gateway.fcat.org.uk/files/documents/Gateway_Nursery_Admission_Form_2023.pdf).** ![Blackpool Gateway Academy](https://files.schudio.com/blackpool-gateway-academy/images/logo/Gateway_Footer_Logos_PNG_v4.png) **Blackpool Gateway Academy** Seymour Road Blackpool Lancashire FY1 6JH Tel: 01253 402936 Email: - [Parent View](http://parentview.ofsted.gov.uk/) - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/GatewayFCAT) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Blackpool-Gateway-Academy-123194065738370/) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Blackpool-Gateway-Academy-123194065738370/) - [X](https://twitter.com/gatewayfcat) ### Newsletter ### Translation © Copyright 2017–2026 Blackpool Gateway Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.gateway.fcat.org.uk/img/logo/dark.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)