Our vibrant Nursery is open to children from the age of 2 years.

We offer both 15 and 30 hour funded places, together with flexible top-up sessions and access to our before and after school club, Busy Bees.

To request more information or for an informal chat, please contact the school office on 01723 351767.  Our waiting list application form can be found further down the page.

Our Nursery Staff

Introducing our Nursery staff.  Miss Humpleby leads our Nursery, holds a degree in Early Childhood and has numerous years experience working with children in Early Years.  She is assisted by Mrs Binder, Miss Lester and Miss Glass.  All staff are key workers and your child will be given a named key worker when they start our Nursery.

Funded Places

All children aged 3 and above can access 15 hours of free childcare from the beginning of the term after their 3rd birthday.

Terms begin in September, after Christmas, and after Easter.

Children of working families and disadvantaged families may be eligible for a funded place from the age of 2.  Working families of 3 year old children may be eligible for up to 30 hours of free childcare.

You can get help with the cost of childcare through:  

• Tax-Free Childcare
• Free Childcare for Working Parents

For more information and to apply visit:  https://www.gov.uk/help-with-childcare-costs

Chargeable Items

Sessions are chargeable where they are not covered by government childcare funding, as follows:

• 2 year olds - £25 per session (3 hours), £50 per day (6 hours)
• 3 year olds - £20 per session (3 hours), £40 per day (6 hours)
• School lunches are charged at £1.70 per meal unless your child is eligible for free school meals.

Parents will be asked to sign a document agreeing to the charges where chargeable sessions are booked.

Early Years Provision has been judged 'GOOD' by Ofsted in the past three inspections.

Children in the early years learn to become confident and independent individuals from the start of their time at the school. Adults ask questions which support children effectively to develop their skills in speaking and listening. Children engage in activities for sustained periods of time. Leaders have prioritised the teaching of early reading. Staff benefit from weekly training sessions to support them to teach the school’s chosen phonics scheme well.  Ofsted 2023

Leaders in early years make sure children get off to a good start with their reading. The children enjoy listening to stories and talking about them with their teachers. They also enjoy an attractive environment to play and learn in. Staff look for opportunities to use the children’s play to teach new things, especially number and science. Adults keep a close eye on how the children are doing. Behaviour in the early years is good. Staff show the children how to get along with one another and, when necessary, how to resolve fall outs. Ofsted 2019

Provision in the early years is good. It stimulates children’s curiosity and engagement. Children make good progress in their learning.    Ofsted 2017