Nursery Admissions and Applications

Our Nursery Admits:

  • Eligible two year olds funded from the start of the funding period following their second birthday.
  • Eligible two year olds funded as rising three year olds at the start of the funding period in which they have their third birthday.
  • Eligible three year olds that meet the criteria for two year old funding
  • Non-funded two year olds from the start of the funding period following their second birthday.
  • Non-funded two year olds as rising three year olds at the start of the funding period in which they have their third birthday.
  • Early Years funded three and four year olds from the start of the funding period following their third birthday.
  • Non-funded three and four year olds from the start of funding period following their third birthday.

Generally, children will start at nursery at the beginning of a term. Eligibility for the Early Years Funding for two year olds is from the start of the funding period following a child’s second birthday and eligibility for all three years olds to receive the Early Years Funding is at the start of the funding period following their third birthday. This funding will be paid up until the time when the child reaches statutory school age if the parent chooses to defer or delay entry into school

Patterns of Attendance Available

Our school makes a core offer for the universal 570-hour funding entitlement and the 1140 hour extended entitlement (30 hours) funding of:

  • Morning sessions of 9.00am to 12.00pm or 1pm (including lunch)
  • Afternoon sessions of 12.00pm (including lunch) or 1pm to 3.00pm
  • All day sessions of 9.00am to 3.00pm during term time only.

If you choose an afternoon or an all-day session this includes the lunchtime period that is 12.00pm – 1.00pm. This time is part of the day when children continue their learning and will be funded as part of the Early Years Funding if that is what parents/carers choose. We are not permitted to charge separately for this time if it is being taken as part of a funded session.

If parents want to buy additional hours on top of the 15 funded hours or the 30-hour extended entitlement, they can do this during our opening times at a rate of £5.50 per hour/£33 full day.

If you are interested in your child joining our setting, please do not hesitate to contact us and come and have a look around.  

We look forward to welcoming you and your child to gain a real insight into our nursery and the high-quality provision that we offer.

How to apply for a nursery place

Parents must complete both the Nursery Application Form and the Parents Declaration Form and return them to the school.

Nursery Admissions Policy