Early Years Curriculum
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is the statutory framework that sets the standards that all Early Years providers must meet to ensure that children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe.
The care and education offered by our setting helps children to continue to do this by providing all of the children with interesting activities that are appropriate for their age and stage of development.
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Opening Hours Term Dates Fees
OPENING HOURS
All Saints Church Hall Sessions
Monday - 9.00am - 12.00pm
Tuesday - 9.00am - 12.00pm
Wednesday - 9.00am - 12.00pm
Friday - 9.00am - 12.00pm
Forest School Sessions
Monday - 12.15pm - 3.00pm
Tuesday - 9.15am - 3.00pm
Wednesday - 12.15pm - 3.00pm
Thursday - 9.15am - 3.00pm
TERM DATES
Autumn Term 2020
INSET
Wednesday 2nd September
TERM STARTS
Thursday 3rd September
HALF TERM
Monday 26th Oct – Friday 30th Oct
CLOSED
16th December 2020 Fingertips at All Saints
Forest School Open as normal
TERM ENDS
Friday 18th December 2020
Spring Term 2021
INSET
Monday 4th January
TERM STARTS
Tuesday 5th January
HALF TERM
Monday 15th Feb – Friday 19th February
TERM ENDS
Friday 26th March
Summer Term 2021
INSET
Monday 12th April
TERM STARTS
Tuesday 13th April
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 3rd May
HALF TERM
Monday 31st May – Friday 4th June
TERM ENDS
Friday 16th July
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Holiday Club @ Fingeritps Woodland Nursery
Monday 19th July - Friday 23rd July
Holiday Club @ Forest School
Monday 26th July - Friday 30th July
FEES
Our Fees
Our Preschool fees of £24 are sessional and inclusive of healthy snacks and milk.
2 year old funding (the term after your child turns 2)
There is now funding available for some children who are aged 2 years old depending on your circumstances. We will help you apply for this and we will assist in any way we possibly can.
3-5 year old funding (the term after your child turns 3)
The term after your child turns 3 you are entitled to 15 hours of free childcare per week, you are welcome to take additional sessions for your child. Additional sessions will be charged at the normal sessional rate. We do not ask for top ups or voluntary donations.
30 Hour funding
We are able to offer a small number of 30 hour funded places. Please call to discuss.
Invoicing
We invoice termly, however this can be paid in two instalments each instalment must be paid 7 days before the start of each half term. We would appreciate payments being made before the start of the new half term to avoid late payment fees. Any additional sessions can be paid by cash or cheque in advance.
Registration and Waiting list
To register your child with our setting or to place them on our waiting list an application form must be completed and returned with a registration fee of £35. This is a non-refundable fee. Once a place comes available and we are able to offer your child a place you will have 14 days to make a refundable deposit of £200 to reserve your child’s place in our preschool. This will be deducted from your invoice on the last month before your child leaves the preschool. This deposit is not refundable if you decide that you no longer want the space prior to starting. There is no reduction in fees for absence due to holidays or sickness.
Childcare Vouchers
We are registered on many different childcare voucher schemes. Let us know which scheme and we will forward you the details.