Fees and other Information
For those not eligible for funding, or for attendance over the 15/30 funded hours, we charge £6.00 per hour. Sessions for funded hours are from 9am-12pm, 9am-1pm or 9am-3pm.
Funding:
Funded Childcare for 3 & 4 year-olds
From the term after their third birthday, until they start school, your child is entitled to up to 570 hours of funded early learning and childcare each year.
This is often taken as 15 hours per week for 38 weeks a year during school term time
What should I do?
Check the table below to see when your child is eligible:
| Child born between | Entitled from: |
|---|---|
| 1 April and 31 August | Start of Autumn funding period (from 1st September) |
| 1 September and 31 December | Start of Spring funding period (from 1st January) |
| 1 January and 31 March | Start of Summer funding period (from 1st April) |
If you are already using childcare make sure you speak to your provider to ensure that you are using all the hours you need and are entitled to.
If you’re not already using childcare:
- Find out your options for help with paying for childcare if you want more than 15 hours
- Get tips on choosing and arranging the childcare
30 hours Funded Childcare
Some children of working parents may be eligible for extra funded early education and childcare. Find out more about the extended entitlement.
Please note that our fees are reviewed annually and, if increased, notice will be given to all parents.
School Meals
Children may bring a packed lunch or choose to order a hot meal at the beginning of the day.
Our school lunches are provided by Caterlink and available daily at a cost of £2.85/day. There is always a vegetarian and Jacket Potato option and Caterlink can cater for dietary requirements such as gluten or lactose intolerances. Schools meals are prepared on the following basis:
- Meals made from scratch using premium ingredients e.g. fresh joints of meat
- High quality healthy recipes which are well presented and compliant with Government standards
- Ingredients predominantly locally sourced with a clear plan to increase this further still