Nursery Admissions
Nursery Information
NON FUNDED PLACES
Our Nursery takes non government funded children from 3 years of age and we offer the following sessions at a charge:
Sessions | Times | 2024/2025 Prices Per day/per session |
15-Hour Morning Sessions | 8:30am - 11:30am | £15.00 |
15-Hour Afternoon Sessions | 12:15pm - 3:15pm | £15.00 |
30-Hours All Day Sessions (including the lunchtime session) | 8:30am - 3:15pm | £33.50 |
Lunchtime Sessions * | 11:30am - 12:15pm | £3.50 |
* Please note if your child stays for the lunchtime session, you will need to provide them with a packed lunch every day.
All payments will be processed through our online payment system (SchoolMoney), which you will have access to once your child starts
GOVERNMENT FUNDED PLACES
Government funding will start the term after your child's 3rd birthday and you will be entitled to either 15-hours and 30-hours funding. All available sessions are listed below:
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). Please note if your child stays for the lunchtime session, you will need to provide them with a packed lunch every day.
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 - Please click on the link provided for more information and to apply for your code:
Apply for free childcare if you are working
You can apply from when your child is 2 years and 36 weeks old.
When your child turns 3 | When you can get your hours from | Recommended time to apply |
1st September to 31st December | Term starting on or after 1st January | The term before 1st January |
1st January to 31st March | Term starting on or after 1st April | The term before 1st April |
1st April to 31st August | Term starting on or after 1st September | The term before 1st September |
You must apply for a code by the end of the month before a new term starts. For example, if the term starts on 1st September you must apply by 31st August.
If you're returning to work or starting a new job
The date you start or return to work will affect when you can apply for free childcare.
Date of starting or returning to work | When you can get your hours from | When to Apply |
1st May to 30th September | Term starting on or after 1st September | 1st April to 31st August |
1st October to 31st January | Term starting on or after 1st January | 1st September to 31st December |
1st February to 30th April | Term starting on or after 1st April | 1st January to 31st March |
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.
It usually takes 20 minutes to apply. You may find out if you’re eligible straight away, but it can take up to 7 days. Once your application has been approved, you’ll get a code for free childcare to give to your childcare provider.
Please note - 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 & School Tour Dates for New Parents
Please be advised that each tour has a maximum capacity of 10 adults, when contacting the school office to book your place, please include the contact details of all adults that will be attending (name, phone number & email address).
Date | Time |
Nursery Expression of Interest Form
Our Nursery 2024 - 2025
If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01634 332550. We look forward to welcoming you and your family to our Nursery and School Community.