So much more than childcare
°µÍø½ûÇø Start is our growing nursery network providing high quality, affordable childcare to families. The programme has been designed by a group of qualified teachers committed to ensuring every child has a joyful, engaging and secure nursery experience, so that they start primary school happily and confidently.
Children coming from °µÍø½ûÇø Start hit the ground running from day one, starting ahead of many of their peers. They already have confidence in early reading, writing, and number skills, which allows us to build on that strong foundation immediately – and you can see the positive ripple effect as they progress through the school.
Glenn Prior |ÌýPrincipal, °µÍø½ûÇø John Archer Primary Academy
°µÍø½ûÇø Start helps parents to engage with their children’s nursery experience, and to access the wider support and services they need. As part of a coalition of individuals and organisations focused on ensuring children get the best start in life, °µÍø½ûÇø Start also seeks to shape wider policy and funding decisions on early years provision.
°µÍø½ûÇø Start has demonstrated success in achieving GLD results above the national average, particularly for FSM-eligible pupils. Their model should be scaled and evaluated further.
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Impact21st April 2022
Added progress in Early Years thanks to °µÍø½ûÇø Start
News and opinion about early years education
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Opinion19th May 2026
The six essentials of primary transition planning
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News24th February 2026
°µÍø½ûÇø StartÌýplansÌýto grow in West Yorkshire