Nursery

Every child in an early years setting has a key person assigned to them. This member of staff will be the main point of contact for you and more importantly for your child.

The key person will get to know you and your child really well so that they can understand and meet their needs.

All 3 to 4-year-olds in England are eligible for 15 hours a week of free childcare during term time. You can get it from the term after your child’s 3rd birthday

In our Nursery, we offer our 15 hours in either morning or afternoon sessions.

8:45am-11:45am (morning session – doors open for collection at 11:30am and close at 11:45am)

12:15pm-3:15pm (afternoon session)

On application, either a morning or afternoon session will be allocated according to availability. If you need a particular session, you are able to request this as you apply and we will do our best to accommodate this.

Some 3 to 4-year-olds are eligible for 30 hours free childcare a week. Check if you’re eligible and find out how to apply.

For further information about 15 hours free childcare, please visit:

https://www.gov.uk/help-with-childcare-costs/free-childcare-and-education-for-2-to-4-year-olds

Our 30 hours free childcare provision runs from 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday.

Children would need to bring a packed lunch as school dinner is not provided.

Each child will also receive a piece of fruit for snack and some milk during the day.

Eligibility and Application

You may be able to get 30 hours free childcare if:

• you live in England
• your child is 3 to 4 years old

You can apply online for a childcare account to get a code for 30 hours to give to school.

Your eligibility depends on:

• if you are working
• your income (and your partner’s income, if you have one)
• your child’s age and circumstances
• your immigration status

You can get 30 hours free childcare at the same time as claiming Universal Credit, tax credits, childcare vouchers or Tax-Free Childcare.

You can apply from when your child is 2 years and 36 weeks old.

When your child turns 3	When they can get 30 hours from	Recommended time to apply
1 September to 31 December	Term starting on or after 1 January	15 October to 30 November
1 January to 31 March	Term starting on or after 1 April	15 January to 28 February
1 April to 31 August	Term starting on or after 1 September	15 June to 31 July

For more information about 30 hours free childcare and how to apply, please visit:

https://www.gov.uk/30-hours-free-childcare

Our school nursery could get up to £342 per year to help with your child’s education.

You can apply for early years pupil premium if your child is aged 3 or 4 and you get 15 hours free childcare.

You must also get at least one of the following:

• Income Support
• Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
• Support under part six of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
• The guaranteed element of State Pension Credit
• Child Tax Credit (provided you are not also entitled to Working Tax Credit) and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190
• Working Tax Credit run-on, which is paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit
• Universal Credit – your household income must be less than £7,400 a year after tax not including any benefits you get

You may also get early years pupil premium if your child is currently being looked after by a local authority in England or Wales or if your child has left care in England or Wales through:

• Adoption
• Special guardianship order
• A child arrangements order

If you would like any further information about this, or you would like to apply, please contact our school office on 01642 581305.

All uniform items can be purchased from any supplier and no uniform needs to have our school logo on. Throughout the year, we will organise ‘swap shops’ for families to donate and pick up uniforms as their children grow out of items. In addition, we recycle unclaimed lost property and periodically offer it to families in school.

Although It is not compulsory to wear uniform in Nursery, the majority of our children do wear it as children can get messy after a day full of fun in school! Sweatshirts/ cardigans or jumpers are royal blue and are worn over white polo shirts with grey trousers, skirts or dresses. Blue and white checked dresses may also be worn.