Every child aged 3 years or over can receive 15 hours of free nursery attendance each week, and if you are eligible they may be entitled to a 30 hour free place.
3 year old children can start, if there are available places, in the September, January or April following their third birthday.
Some 2 year old children are entitled to 15 hours free education.
Learn more at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk.
You are welcome to come and have a look around, we do personal visits and a tour of the nursery. Call 0117 903 0405 for further information or to arrange a visit.
You can download our Admissions Policy here.
To apply, complete an application form and email it to [email protected] (Little Hayes) or [email protected] (Speedwell) or pop in for a visit.
Your child’s name will then be added to our waiting list and we will make contact when a space becomes available.
Fee paying places
We are now able to offer a limited number of fee paying places.
- All places will be subject to availability and appropriate staff ratios.
- Children need to be fully settled before starting additional hours. Three short settling visits will not be charged for.
- All places are term time only. No payment is required for school holidays or INSET days.
- Parents/carers will need to provide a packed lunch on all full days that children attend.
- Bookings are made termly and payment will need to be made one month in advance.
- Rates for funded hours are reviewed each March.
Please contact the office to find out more and for current prices and availability information.
When and how to apply for primary school reception places
If your child was born between 1 September 2019 and 31 August 2020 you need to apply for a reception school place at www.gov.uk/apply-for-primary-school-place
The deadline for applications for September 2024 is 15 January 2024.
Please see our helpful hints to support your child’s transition to nursery and school.