Welcome to Early Years at Luttons
“Play is our brain’s favourite way of learning.” – Diane Ackerman
Welcome to the beginning of a wonderful journey! At Luttons Community Primary Academy, our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is a vibrant, nurturing space where our youngest learners begin their foundations of learning and their journey into school life.
We are extremely proud of our bespoke provision for 3 to 4-year-olds. Situated within a purposeful unit with a mix of pupils from Ages 3 to 7, our EYFS children benefit from a unique “family” classroom. This mixed-age setting allows our nursery and reception children to thrive, inspired by older role models while making excellent progress in a safe and stimulating environment.
Why Choose Luttons for Your Child?
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A “Bespoke” Adventure: Our staff team works hard to plan a curriculum that fosters children’s natural curiosity. Whether we are exploring our local environment or diving into a new story, we ensure every child can learn and apply new skills.
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Safe & Valued: EYFS is a very special place full of learning, laughter, and friendships. We pride ourselves on providing a calm and inviting environment where children feel happy, safe, and truly valued.
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Accelerated Progress: We believe that relationships are key. By building strong bonds with our families, we support our 3 and 4-year-olds to settle quickly and make progress across all areas with confidence.
What Does Learning Look Like?
In our Early Years, we whole-heartedly believe in a child-led approach. Every day is a new adventure as we follow the children’s interests, making play purposeful and learning exciting!
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The Prime Foundations: We focus heavily on the Prime Areas of learning—Communication and Language, PSED, and Physical Development. These are the “roots” that allow our children to grow.
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Phonics & Maths: Even our formal learning is fun! We deliver short, engaging activities each day that spark a love for numbers and letters.
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Digital Portfolios: We love sharing the “wow” moments! We record your child’s development on Class Dojo, where we share photos and videos of their learning journey directly with you.
A Day in the Life at Luttons
Our routines provide the security children need to explore and discover the world.
Example Nursery Schedule (3+ Years)
| Time | Activity |
| 8:45am | A Warm Welcome: Daily check-in and “Dough Disco” to get fingers moving! |
| 9:15am | Little Explorers: Nursery input (Phonics/Maths). |
| 9:45am | Discovery Time: Choose Your Own Learning (AOP). |
| 11:30am | Rhyme & Rhythm: Rhyme Time and Foundations for Phonics. |
| 12:00pm | Lunch Together: Building social skills over a healthy meal. |
| 1:00pm | Adventure Awaits: Afternoon input and outdoor exploration. |
| 2:45pm | Golden Moments: Story time and reflection before home. |
Joining Our Nursery Family
We offer flexible sessions to suit your family’s needs:
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Morning: 8:45am – 12:00pm
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Lunch: 12:00pm – 12:30pm
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Afternoon: 12:30pm – 3:15pm
Funding & Support
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Universal 15 Hours: All parents of children aged 3 to 4 in England can access 15 hours of government-funded early education from the term after their child turns three.
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30 Hours Funding: Working parents may be eligible for 30 hours of funded childcare.
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Investment in your child: If you are not entitled to funded hours (or require additional time), the rate is £5.36 per hour.
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School Meals: Freshly prepared school meals are available for £2.50 per day, or children may bring a packed lunch.
What Next? Come and See the Magic!
The best way to experience Luttons Primary Academy is to see it in action. We would love to welcome you for a visit or one of our Stay and Play sessions.
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Step 1: Contact the school office to arrange a tour – admin.lut@ebor.academy
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Step 2: Join a Stay and Play to meet our wonderful staff and try out our exciting equipment.
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Step 3: Complete an enrolment form to secure your place.
We can’t wait to see you and your child soon!
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