Violet Way Academy

Welcome
Welcome to Our Pride Our Joy at Violet Way Academy
Our nursery has a long history of providing high quality care for the children of the local communities.
We currently provide nursery provision for children from their second birthday until they are ready for Reception. We have three different classes with a capacity for 80 children.
Our Wrap Around Care Club is open to children attending Violet Way Academy from 7.30 am until 6.15 pm.
We also operate a holiday club during school holidays which is available for all children from both Violet Way and Edge Hill.
Nursery Information
In Our Pride Our Joy nurseries we follow a 'child initiated' curriculum which enables children to follow their own interests and learn through quality play, whilst being supported by qualified and experienced staff. Staff are trained to observe the children and look for 'teachable moments' in which to intervene and support the child to their next steps.
We have full access to the outdoor areas throughout the sessions and in all weathers, so children can choose their preferred area to learn within a well thought out, enabling environment.
Parents are kept informed of their child's progress through secure online accounts which they can read, enjoy and add to so that they can play a part in the 'learning journey' their child travels along whilst with us.
Care Club Information
At Violet Way our wrap around care starts at 7:30 am at finishes at 6.15 pm.
We have qualified members of staff who provide planned activities for your children to join in with and have the exciting addition of a forest to play games in. Our on site catering team provide a selection of healthy breakfast choices and an afternoon snack to ensure you can go to work knowing your child/children are well looked after.
Testimonials
"I'm so glad we decided to send our child to Violet Way Nursery. The staff are all incredible and have given our child the best start to school! So grateful for you all."
"Thank you to the wonderful nursery team, our child has grown so much since he started the nursery. He loves all the teachers and has many good friends there."
"I'm not crying...thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the love you have shown for the children in your care. The trips/adventures/activities you've planned and put so much care and thought into them to make nursery such a fun and enjoyable time for all. The best decision made was to send our child to VW nursery! I can't thank you enough for everything you have done for him. He will always remember his special time at VW nursery."
"Thank you to all the amazing staff of VW Nursery. My daughter has made so much progress and has become a resilient learner, full of confidence, and she absolutely loves being with you all. She has had the best time, she has come on so much, and I am proud of her for how much she has come on and that is all thanks to you ladies."
"Thank you to all the wonderful staff who have taken care of my daughter and helped her grow and develop ready for starting school. This is my second child through the nursery, and I would highly recommend it to anyone, as the staff truly care about the children and give them so many opportunities to learn, grow, develop, and have brilliant experiences. Thank you again to the best team!"
January 2026
Menus
- Breakfast Menu
- 2 slices of wholemeal toast with butter
- Cheerios
- Rice Krispies
- Weetabix
- Cornflakes
- Fresh fruit and yoghurt pot
All served with a glass of semi-skimmed milk or water
Ofsted Report
Contact Us
Address:
Violet Way Academy, Violet Way, Burton upon Trent, DE15 9ES
Tel: 01283 248537
Email: violetway@opoj.fierte.org
