The Meadow

Welcome to The Meadow   In 2025, Stoke Primary School was proud to become the first school in Coventry to be awarded the School Based Nursery Grant. We knew that we wanted to use this opportunity to make a real difference to children and families in our community. We believe that strong foundations in the earliest years of life are one of the most important factors in a child’s future success.

With this in mind, we transformed our former Site Support Officer building into a dedicated learning space for our youngest children. After months of planning and development, The Meadow opened its doors in September 2025 as our provision for two-year-olds!

Why The Meadow Matters

The early years of a child’s life lay the foundations for everything that follows. By opening The Meadow, we wanted to create opportunities for our youngest children to begin their learning journey even sooner, learning and growing in a nurturing and stimulating environment where they feel safe, valued and ready to explore.

Through strong relationships, purposeful play and a carefully planned environment, our team supports children to develop confidence, communication and a love of learning. The Meadow forms the first step in our continuous provision approach, supporting children from the age of two through to Key Stage One.

The Meadow was officially opened by Mary Creagh and the launch attracted attention from across the region, featuring on Midlands Today and BBC Coventry and Warwickshire.

Mary Creagh visit

Coventry Telegraph

Since opening, the provision has continued to attract interest from across the education sector. We have welcomed visits from a range of organisations and our work has been featured in publications including Twinkl.

Twinkl news coverage

Most importantly, the impact on our youngest learners has been incredible. Our team understands the importance of helping children feel safe, happy and confident in their earliest experiences of education. The Meadow has been designed as a calm and welcoming home from home environment where children can explore, play and develop at their own pace.

Please explore the pages within our Meadow section to learn more about our team, our curriculum and the wonderful environment that supports our youngest children each day. We warmly welcome visitors, so please do get in touch if you would like to find out more.
 

"Only six months since opening, and already measurable improvements are evident among Stoke’s youngest children.  Their communication and language skills have improved, with children showing greater ability to articulate views and respond to others.  They navigate their environment with growing confidence and independence.  Their relationships with peers and adults are characterised by secure attachments and positive social interaction." - Michelle Windridge