Our Nursery Offer

3 year olds will be able to start a funded nursery place in the September, January or April following their third birthday. Consideration may be given to unfunded places prior to the term after their 3rd birthday.

  • 15 hours free nursery education per week during term time.
  • 30 hours free nursery education per week for eligible working families.

 

Cut Off Dates

Birthday on or before 31st March Summer Term (April)

Birthday on or before 31st August Autumn Term (September)

Birthday on or before 31st December Spring Term (January)

 

Your Child Will Be Eligible For Either

1)  15 Hours Free Nursery Education

All 3 to 4-year-olds can get 570 hours of free early education or childcare per year.

This is taken as 15 hours per week free of charge, either:

  • 5 morning sessions (9.00am - 12.00pm), or
  • 5 afternoon sessions (12.30pm - 3.30pm) term time only

We can be flexible and may be able to offer 2.5 days for the 15-hour provision.

In addition to the 15 free hours, we do however provide paid childcare from 8.00am - 5.00pm should you need it.

 

2) 30 Hours Free Nursery Education

Some working families may be eligible for 30 hours of free childcare per week for their 3 and 4-year-old children, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria.

Information about eligibility can be found on the Government website or by contacting us for further information.

If you are eligible for the 30 hours free nursery education, your child can attend:

  • 5 days per week
  • 9.00am - 3.00pm (term time only)

In addition to the 30 free hours, we do however provide paid childcare from the hours of 7.45am - 5pm should you need it.

 

Applying for a Nursery Place

If you are interested in securing a place at Little Wrens Nursery, please contact us and we will be happy to provide further information about the admissions process.

Places are allocated according to children's dates of birth, with September-born children admitted first. We follow the Diocesan Admissions Policy, which is available on the main school website.

 

Please Note

Attendance at Little Wrens Nursery does not guarantee a place in Reception at St Mary's Catholic Primary School when your child reaches statutory school age.