Opening Times - ‘Pre-school Group’ and ‘Younger Group'

Our ‘Pre-school Group’ is designed for those children who will be going to school at the start of the next academic year. Children become eligible to receive the Nursery Education Fund in the full term after their third birthday. This entitles them to a maximum of 15 free hours of child care per week. This can be split between other registered Pre-school providers.

Due to the current demand for places in the ‘Pre-school Group’ children moving in to the ‘Pre-school Group’ are requested to attend or pay for a minimum of two sessions. Parents not wishing take all five sessions as soon as their child becomes eligible for the N.E.F. but who would like to reserve the remaining sessions for a future term will be asked to pay for the sessions not immediately required.

The sessions available are:

PRE-SCHOOL GROUP:

Monday - Wednesday morning 9.00 am - 12noon with an option for lunch until 12.45pm (additional charge £4.00) and Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday afternoons 12noon-3pm (afternoon sessions include lunch (no additional charge) as this is within the 3 hour session.  Please note, children bring their own packed lunch with them.

Children in the ‘Younger Group’ who become eligible for Nursery Education Funding but would not be starting school until a year in September, may also be able to join this group if spaces are available. If the group is full they will automatically be able to claim their 15 hours child care at the start of the next academic year.

YOUNGER GROUP:

Thursday and Friday mornings - 9.00am to 12noon - ages 2½ to 3½

Parents/guardians are required to pay for a minimum of 2 sessions in this group.

As mentioned, children can join any of the sessions in the 'Pre-School' group after their 3rd Birthday.

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Fees

The current fee, per session, is £11.00, which covers a 3 hour session for children not in receipt of Nursery Education Funding. For children eligible for Nursery Education Funding, the charge per session is in line with the value of the funding currently £14.00. The charge for lunch club, when not included as part of the 3 hour afternoon session (which is an extra 45 minutes on top of a morning session)* to bring a packed lunch and stay until 12.45 pm is currently £4 per lunch.

Fees are payable at the beginning of each half term, and can be paid in two equal halves if desired. Bills will be placed in your child's 'pigeon hole'.

A half terms notice is required before removing a child from Playgroup.

A fee reduction will be made if a child is absent through illness for 4 consecutive weeks. A fee adjustment may be made if 2 or more siblings are attending Playgroup, provided neither of those children are eligible to receive Nursery Education Fund.

For families on low income, application can be made for assistance with fees by contacting either the Treasurer or the Chair on the Playgroup Committee.

*not available to children attending Thursday & Friday mornings - i.e. 'younger group'.

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Admissions

When a place becomes available for a child to start at Playgroup a trial morning will be arranged, in order to familiarise that child with staff, other children and the building.

Places will be allocated according to age, on a first come first served basis.

Playgroup is registered for children from the ages of 2 ½ to 4+ years. If children attending Playgroup are not toilet trained, staff will change children in nappies, pants or pull-ups when necessary. Please see our policy on nappy changing, or discuss with the Playgroup Staff.

For further information, to request a copy of the Registration Form and/or our Prospectus, please email mail@brplaygroup.com., or contact Michelle Casey, Admissions Secretary, 01943 603902.

NB: Attendance at Ben Rhydding Pre-school Playgroup does not guarantee admission to Ben Rhydding Primary School. Please contact the school directly to ascertain their admission procedure.

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