Community Board

Welcome to Our Nursery News

This is the place where we’ll keep you updated with all the latest news and important information about the nursery. You’ll also find regular highlights of what the children have been learning, exploring, and enjoying during their time with us. It’s a great way to stay connected with nursery life and share in the wonderful experiences your child is part of each day.

Funding

If your child is entitled to funding, please log into your account and re‑confirm your hours.

  • If you are applying for new funding, you will have received a funding form. Please return this promptly so we can add your details to the portal and ensure your child does not miss out.
  • Children moving from 15 to 30 hours will continue to use the same code, provided hours are re‑confirmed.
  • From September 2025, all children under the age of 5 in working families will be eligible for 30 hours of funded childcare.

We understand some families may wish to book additional sessions beyond the funded hours. As places are limited, please let us know as soon as possible so we can try to accommodate your request.

For pre‑school children accessing 30 hours funding, please note:

  • Funded days run from 7:30am to 5:30pm.
  • Any additional hours on the day outside this time will be charged at £5.00 per half hour. If you require this, please speak to us in advance.

From 1st September 2025 working parents of nine month-four year olds may be eligible to receive 30 hours funding per week. Please contact the nursery for more information or go to Childcare support checker | Best Start in Life for more information and to check your eligibility.

 

Housekeeping

For the safety of all children, we kindly ask parents to close the gate when entering and exiting the nursery. This helps prevent children from running onto the road at collection times.

 

Upcoming Events...

Term Dates and Christmas Closure

Calendar updates 2025/2026 –

Christmas closing/New Year opening times

We will be closing the nursery at 1:30pm on the 24th December, 2025.

We will reopen again at 7:30am on Friday the 2nd January, 2026.

Have a lovely holiday and break, and we will see you in 2026!