Pre-School places are open to every family in the community.

Children are not eligible for a place before they are three years of age but you may register your child on or after his/her second birthday by completing the registration form at the bottom of the page.

Government Funding
Children may attend up to six sessions per week free of charge from the term after their third birthday as places are funded by the government. Full details of "Free early learning for three and four year olds" can be found on the government's website by clicking here.

Extra sessions can be taken at a cost of £6.50 per session (where available). We also operate a Lunch Club at a cost of £3.00 per session (where available), prices are correct as of September 2009.

Starting at Pre-School
You will be contacted by the Administrator during the term before your child is due to start to discuss your session requirements and places allocation. Where possible, places will be allocated according to your wishes.

We are able to facilitate visits to the Pre-School, by appointment, to enable you and your child to meet the staff, see the environment that they will be located in and observe the activities that are on offer. Staff members will also be able to answer any questions that you may have.

When your child starts their first session you can leave them if they are happy, however, if your child is upset we would ask you to help us settle them. It may be enough for you to sit with the child during registration and then leave, but if necessary then please be prepared to stay until your child feels secure and happy to be left.

Children should be clean and dry (toilet trained) if possible on starting Pre-School. However, don't despair, if they are not we would ask that you send them in pull ups and with a supply of spares in their bag.

What to wear
In order to feel free to explore and experiment with all kinds of materials, including messy ones, it is best to send children in clothes which are easily washable and not too new.

Your child should bring a change of shoes, plimsolls or trainers to change into.

Shoes are changed to keep the hall and equipment clean and to ensure that children wear safe footwear when using the climbing frame.

What to bring
Every child will be provided with a drink of milk or water and a varied and nutritional snack at break time. Water is freely available during each session.

If you child is attending Lunch Club, we recommend that you provide them with a healthy, balanced, nutritional lunch in a named lunch box. We do not provide lunch to any children.

Download Registration Form