Following the Grand Opening by Matt Timings (Co-Chair of Governors), the doors were opened to the youngest members of our school community on Monday 8th September 2025.

DfE funding has made our vision for early years development possible, and we now have funded spaces for children aged 3 within our school-based nursery. We are delighted to see the results of months of work and preparation from our Early Years and Site Management teams. Our purpose-built nursery is designed to enhance all areas of learning, evoke curiosity and ignite imagination. It has been wonderful to see how well the children have settled in and are enjoying exploring their new environment. School-based nursery provision provides a wealth of benefits and opportunities within our school and local community, supporting transitions, providing excellent early education and care, and increasing childcare sufficiency within Donington and surrounding areas. We are excited to see the growth and development of our nursery and look forward to welcoming nursery children into our school.