We are still waiting for full details on the amended two year working parent funding stream which will come in to force on 1st April 2024. We will update the following information once we know.
We offer sessions on the following basis in term time:-
- Mornings – 9.00am – 12.00am,
- Afternoons – 12.00pm – 3.00pm (includes lunch – your child will need to bring a packed lunch).
- Breakfast club – from 8am each day and a late finish to 4pm, subject to demand and availability.
- Each session is run by a Manager, deputy manager & 3 supervisors. One member of staff is appointed as a SENCO worker.
- A key person is designated to work alongside each child to ensure a personal curriculum.
- Our staff aim is to guide each child through a stimulating play based environment. Please feel free to stay for a while until you feel your child is happily settled.
Fees
- £22 per session for all children wef Easter 2024
- £9 per Breakfast club & late sessions (subject to demand and availability). Wef from Easter 2024.
- A consumables fee for children receiving funding of £1.00 per day.
- Invoices will be issued at the start of each half term and payable by the date contained.
- Paid for hours can be taken in combination with funded hours.
- Bank credit is our preferred method of payment.
- If your child does not attend all of your booked sessions the amount payable remains the same.
- Late collection will incur a charge of £5 per 5minutes or any part thereof over 10 minutes.
Free Early Learning funding
Use this link to check up to date information regarding local funding options.
Funded early learning and childcare | Sheffield City Council
2 year olds – available subject to qualifying conditions.
- Eligible from term after 2nd birthday subject to strict qualifying criteria. Click here for more information on Free Early Learning. Use the link above for more information.
- If your child is aged 2+ and eligible for 15 hours funded nursery education a week – we will provide the necessary paperwork once we have your confirmation code and have confirmed your eligibility.
3 & 4 year olds
- 15 hour Funded early learning open to all children – Eligible from the term after 3rd birthday – use the link above for more information.
If your child is aged 3+ and eligible for the universal 15 hours funded nursery education a week – we will provide the necessary paperwork and make the application on your behalf.
- 30 hours Extended funded places – available subject to qualifying conditions.
If you would think you are eligible for the extended offer of 30 hours of funded education a week – we are unable to apply for you – you will need to check your eligibility and apply via the following link www.childcarechoices.gov.uk or www.gov.uk/childcare-calculator.
We will provide the necessary paperwork once we receive your confirmation code.
Applications must be made prior to the start of the month in which term begins.
You may be aware that funding provided does not cover our delivery costs, as such we ask for a small contribution of 30p per day toward the cost of Pre-School snack for children accessing funded hours
Please call or email if you need help or additional information or if you would like to book in additional sessions.
If a child leaves pre-school without notice, pre-school will be able to claim 4 weeks notice from the FEL. During this 4 weeks, the child will not be able to claim funding from another provider. If your child is eligible for the grant but you wish to use your entitlement elsewhere you will be charged the grant rate. Funding may be paid for up to four weeks holiday per year. (A week is equal to the funded hours taken per week) Parents will be liable for all fees exceeding this.
How to Pay for Non Funded Sessions
All children 2,3 & 4 year olds
Paid for by parents/carers at the current rate;
No limit on the number of hours taken, can be used in combination with funded hours
A bill will be produced at the start of each half term.
Other payment methods
For childcare costs in addition to the Government funded hours there are a number of schemes available:
- Tax Free Childcare: for every £8 you pay in, the Government pays in £2
- Childcare vouchers: available through participating employers
- Tax Credits or Universal Credit
- Disability Living Allowance if eligible
You cannot access all of these programmes at the same time, so you should research which one is best for you. Click here for an online Childcare Calculator to help work out what’s available.
More information on the different options is available at www.childcarechoices.gov.uk.
Please talk to Hannah Quarmby or email Anne Fellows at svps@mail.com if you need further information.