Nursery

We have a Nursery class here at Thomas Hinderwell taking children after they are 3. The Nursery class is very much part of our school and a big part of our EYFS unit, taking part in joint activities and enabling a smooth transition into Reception where places have been applied for and allocated here. 

3 year old funding begins from the term after a child is 3 depending on their date of birth. The dates for the term cutoffs are 31st December, 31st March and 31st August. Once your child is 3 they can start Nursery, with 3 year old funding, the term after their 3rd birthday.  

The 15 hours free childcare can be used here over 5 sessions, a session being a morning (9am – 12pm) or afternoon (12pm - 3pm), and you can also use the free 30 hours if you are eligible which can be used to make a full time Monday to Friday week

If you are not eligible for free 30 hours you can pay for extra sessions. These are charged at £15 per session.

Lunches are charged at £2.70 per day and can be booked via MCAS.

Application forms can be obtained from the school office.

If you would like to book a tour of our nursery, or have any questions please contact the school office.

Funding

For more information on funding for Nursery please see the sites below:

Help paying for childcare: Free education and childcare for 2-year-olds - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

https://www.gov.uk/help-with-childcare-costs/free-childcare-and-education-for-2-to-4-year-olds

https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/

thpa nursery admissions brochure v3.pdf