Nursery

Lea Primary School Governor-Led Nursery Provision

We ain to provide quality play and learning experiences for children in our Nursery provision.  We believe in creating a fun, attractive environment where children can explore and learn about the world around them within a safe, friendly and caring community.  All our staff are professionally trained in childcare and early yers and have many years experience.  They are a dedicated team who recognise the value of individuality and plan activities which allow children to explore and take control of their own learning, supporting children to become positive, confident learners.

Admissions:

Children can start with us from the term after their third birthday:

Nursery session times and fees:

Children can either have a lunch provided by school (currently charged at £3.25 per meal) or you may bring in a healthy packed lunch from home.

Fruit is available every day, you may also bring in a healthy snack for your child to have at break times (please avoid any items containing nuts as we have children with severe allergies in school).

Paying for your childcare:

You may wish to pay for your sessions (as per the fees above) or you may prefer to use Early Years Funding for payment of session fees.

Universal Funding - all children are entitled to 15 hours of funded childcare the term after they turn 3, irrespective of income.  This is known as Universal Funding.

Extended Entitlement Funding - Some children are also eligible for an additional 15 hours of funding (30 hours in total) known as Extended Entitlement Funding.  Parents need to apply online through HMRC for this funding and this needs to be reconfirmed every 3 months.  Parents will be issued with a code and this needs to be passed on to the provider.

To use Early Years Funding with our nursery you must complete a FE1 funding form and return this to us so that we can claim the fees on your behalf.  Without the completed form you will be invoiced for your sessions.

Childcare Payment Vouchers & Tax-free childcare:

We accept vouchers from most providers for both nursery sessions and wrap-around care and also tax-free childcare payments.  Parents should contact the school office for more information about using tax-free childcare and childcare payment vouchers.

Allocation of places/Admission Criteria:

Please see the Admissions Policy below.  Please note, admission to the Nursery does not give priority to admission to the primary school (reception year). Admissions for reception places are managed by Derbyshire County Council and in line with their Admissions Policy.

Applying for a place - please complete the Nursery Request Form and return to the school office. Once your place has been confirmed your will receive a Booking Confirmation and New Pupil form to complete.  If you are claiming early years funding you will also need to complete the FE1 form (see below).

Waiting List - if your child is not successsful in gaining a place, parents will be informed by email and an offer for your child will be placed on our waiting list.  If a place becomes available we will contact you.

Clothing/Uniform - children should wear the Framework Federation nursery sweatshirt/polo shirt with grey skirt, troussers or shorts (see link below to Parade Schoolwear).

We try to play outdoors whenever possible so weather appropriate clothes are a must - warm/waterproof coats, gloves and hats and colder days and sunhats on warmer days.  On sunny days children should also have sun cream applied before they attend nursery sessions.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.