Nursery Admissions
Nursery Information
Our Nursery takes children from 3 years of age. We currently offer 15-hours and 30-hour funding, which will start the term after the child's 3rd birthday.
Please find below timings for your reference:
| Sessions | Times |
| 15-Hour Funded Morning Sessions | 8:30am - 11:30am |
| 15-Hour Funded Afternoon Sessions | 12:15pm - 3:15pm |
| 30-Hours Funded All Day Sessions * | 8:30am - 3:15pm |
| Lunchtime Sessions (Extra Charge) | 11:30am - 12:15pm |
* Please note - For the 30-hour funded sessions there will be a daily charge of £3.50 a day to cover the lunchtime period (11:30am – 12:15pm), which will be added to our online payment system (SchoolMoney).
15-Hour Funding
15 hours of free childcare is available for ALL families in England.
30-Hour Funding - When to apply
When applying for the 30-Hour funded sessions - Parents should use the online HMRC eligibility checking system at www.childcarechoices.gov.uk to obtain an eligibility code.
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 |
Please note - You can apply outside of these recommended dates but you might not receive your code in time. You must have a valid code by the end of the month before a new term starts.
You have to reconfirm your eligibility every 3 months. If you apply more than 3 months before the term starts, you’ll have to reconfirm your eligibility in your account in order to keep your code valid.
EYFS Tours
We run regular tours for parents to view our Early Years provision. This will give you an opportunity to meet staff, see the provision in action and ask any questions you may have. To book a tour, please email us at office@wainscottschool.org.uk or call us on 01634 332551. If there is a lot of interest over a short period of time, we may offer group tours.
Nursery Tours Dates for New Parents
| Date | Time |
Nursery Expression of Interest Form
Our Nursery Induction for 2023 - 2024