School nurseries

We have 32 nurseries within our primary schools. All of our settings will operate one of two models:

school year (38 weeks a year)
full year (48 weeks a year)

As nurseries do not operate catchment areas (unlike schools), parents can choose from any local authority setting offering the model they would prefer. Alternatively, you can choose to take your funded hours with a funded provider (private nursery, childminder or community group) or a blend of these options. This, along with the ability to choose provision that will run throughout the traditional school holiday periods, offers greater flexibility. A snack and lunch will be provided free of charge.

School year (38 weeks)

Children will attend Monday to Thursday (6.5 hours) and Friday mornings (4 hours) during term times only – view the calendars for 2024/25

Find out which of our settings are offering this model

Full year (48 weeks)

Children will attend nursery throughout the year except Christmas holidays and in-service days/ public holidays - view the calendars for 2024/25

Full year (48 weeks) 2 day model

Children will attend either Monday and Tuesday (9.5 hours) or Wednesday and Thursday (9.5 hours) plus allocated Fridays. The 48 week model has been calculated to accommodate any closures on a Friday/Monday due to public holidays and in-service days, with the hours being divided across the full year. This means that each child will receive their full entitlement of hours regardless of the days they attend.

Find out which of our settings are offering this model