Nursery Fees and Payment Terms

Nursery fees are calculated at the end of each half term for the following term. Full payment is required within two weeks of receiving your invoice, which will be sent via email. All payments are managed through Arbor, where you can view your account balance and choose to pay in instalments if required. Please note that the full balance must be settled by the payment deadline stated on the invoice.

Fees remain payable even if a child is absent due to illness, holidays, or any other reason during term time.

Full-Time Places and Funded Entitlement

Children attending full time are entitled to the universal 15 hours of funded childcare at no charge. Any hours attended in addition to this entitlement will be charged, unless the family is eligible for the 30 hours government-funded childcare.

Families who qualify for the 30-hour entitlement (as detailed in the Eligibility for 30 Hours Free Childcare section) will have these additional hours funded by the government. Please note that a 30-minute supervision period between sessions (15 minutes in the morning and 15 minutes in the afternoon) is not covered by government funding and is therefore chargeable. This fee is set by the governing body to cover staffing costs.

Current Session Fees

 

Age 3

• Morning Session : 

• Afternoon Session: 

• Additional Supervision: 

Parents also have the option to drop off at 9:00am and collect at 3:00pm.

Nursery fees are reviewed annually.

Late Payments and Additional Charges

A £10 late payment charge will be applied if payment is not received by the due date stated on the invoice. If fees remain unpaid for one month, the nursery reserves the right to withdraw the child’s place.

Notice Period for Withdrawal or Changes

If you wish to withdraw your child from the nursery or make changes to their booked hours, one full month’s written notice is required. Failure to provide the required notice will result in charges for the full month’s fees.

Funding Options

15 Hours Universal Entitlement

All children aged 3 and 4 are entitled to 15 hours of free early education per week during term time (38 weeks per year), regardless of family income.

30 Hours Free Childcare

Some families may be eligible for 30 hours of free childcare per week. To qualify, both parents (or the single parent in a single-parent household) must be working and earning the equivalent of at least 16 hours per week at the national minimum wage.

Key Information

• Eligibility must be confirmed via the Government’s Childcare Choices website.

• Families can only begin using the 30 hours from the term after receiving confirmation from HMRC.

• Parents must provide a valid 30-hour code and National Insurance number on the Parent Declaration Form.

• A provisional place will be offered and will only be confirmed once a valid and verified 30-hour code is received. If this is not provided, the place will be withdrawn.

• Eligibility must be reconfirmed every three months. HMRC will issue reminders when reconfirmation is due.

Help with Childcare Costs

The government offers a range of financial support schemes to help with childcare costs, including:

• Tax-Free Childcare

• Universal Credit Childcare Element

• Childcare Vouchers

For full details on eligibility and how to apply, please visit BestStartinLife.gov.uk.

BestStartinLife.gov.uk is the UK Government’s dedicated parent hub, providing trusted guidance and support from pregnancy through early childhood and into the start of school. The site offers personalised weekly guidance, information on early years education and childcare support, free breakfast clubs, and school readiness. It also includes tools such as a childcare support eligibility checker and links to local services, including Best Start Family Hubs.

 

Childcare Voucher Schemes

We accept a wide range of childcare voucher schemes. Please contact the school office for further information or to check whether your provider is accepted.

Nursery Lunches

Children attending the nursery are not able to access hot school meals. Parents and carers are asked to provide a healthy packed lunch each day.

Lunchtime is an important part of the nursery day, allowing children to relax, eat together, and develop valuable social skills. We encourage parents to provide a nutritious and balanced lunch to support healthy growth and sustained energy throughout the afternoon.