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John Hunt Academy- Foundation Unit

Overview

Our foundation Unit is based within the main school but has separate areas for playing outside. The school has a transition programme to help the pupils settle into the school. The unit comprises of Foundation 2 classes for 4/5 year olds - with a capacity for 60 places - 2 classes of 30 pupils and Foundation 1 classes - nursery class, offering 15 hours for 5 mornings or 15 hours for 5 afternoons. 30 hours places available if parents are eligible for a 30 hour code - please contact the school to check about places.

The school has a take care ethos which is introduced to the children from when they start with us in Foundation.

Times and availability

Opening Times

DayOpening TimeClosing Time
Monday to Friday8.30am3.30pm

Contact

Miss Proctor
Foundation 1 teacher and SENCo

Address

John Hunt Academy London Road
Balderton
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 3BN
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Childcare

Funded places

  • 30 hours childcare for 9 months to 4 years
  • 15 hours childcare for 3 and 4 year olds
  • Early Learning for 2 year olds

Places

  • Number of places: 78
VacanciesNo

Schools

School pickupNo

Inclusion

Supporting

  • Social, emotional and mental health needs
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Speech, language and difficulties
  • Visual impairment
  • Physical Disability

Dietary needs

Has provisionYes

John Hunt Academy is able to cater for special dietary requirements

Special needs (children)

Has provisionYes

We have two experienced SENCo's at John Hunt Academy

Local Offer

Mrs Jo Glass and Miss Laura Proctor

Last updated: 29 April 2026