Our maintained school nursery ‘Acorns Nursery’ is an integral part of the school and children learn and play alongside our Reception class as part of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Teaching and learning in the Nursery is planned and led by a qualified teacher.
We are currently holding Open Mornings for parents applying for September 2023, January 2024 and April 2024 entry. Please see here for more information.
Learning is planned across a week to develop and build on children’s interests. The week is divided into 10 x 3 hour sessions with parents normally being allocated 5 morning or afternoon sessions. There are 26 places available at each session.
30 hours of funded provision
We provide some 30 hours places for working parents. If you think you are eligible for 30 hours of nursery funding you will need to apply for a code and further information can be found here. Please indicate on your application form (see below) if you are interested in 30 hours provision.
If you do not qualify for 30 hours of funded provision, you are able to pay for additional sessions at a rate of £6 per hour (for the 2022-23 academic year). Please note that hours must be booked as whole sessions (8.30am-11.30am or 12pm-3pm) on a term-by-term basis. Priority will be given to children who qualify for a funded place.
Admissions for the Current Academic Year
We welcome applications throughout the year and we currently have places available. Please contact the School Office if you are looking for a place for your child to start in the current academic year (2022-23).
Places will be allocated according to the Admissions Policy and parents informed in writing.
Please note that attendance at the School’s nursery does not guarantee a place in the reception class of the School.
Admissions process for the 2023-24 Academic Year
The Governing Body is responsible for the admission of pupils to the Nursery and further information can be found in our Nursery Admissions Policy 2023-24.
Interested parents should complete an Application Form 2023-24 for a nursery place and return it to the School Office.
