Currently, all 3-4 year olds are entitled to 15 hours per week of government funded education/childcare during term time. Children are eligible for a place at a Local Authority Nursery school from the beginning of the term following their 3rd birthday.
Some children aged between 2 – 4 years of working parents may be eligible for up to 30 hours of government funded education/childcare through the ‘Free Childcare for Working Parents scheme’
To find out if you are eligible please visit the Best Start in Life Parent Hub. If you are not eligible for 30 hours free entitlement but require more than 15 hours we offer chargeable additional sessions.
Please click here for the 26/27 Funding Information including application deadlines.
We are open 8.45am – 3.45pm. Download your application form or ring the school office on 01223 712168 or 07345 739 213.
There are a number of ways you can choose to take your 15 hour entitlement as detailed below:
- School day: 8.45 – 14.45*
- Extended day: 8.45 – 15.45* (If you take up this option there will be a charge for the additional hour)
- Morning session: 8.45 – 11.45
- Afternoon session: 12.45 – 15.45
*If you take up these sessions there will be a donation requested to cover the cost of food.
Parents may register their interest in a place at a Nursery School at any time by completing and returning the Nursery Application Form to the Nursery they are applying to.
Download the Application Form
Forms must be returned to Colleges Nursery School either by email or post.
Places are allocated according to the criteria set out in the LA Nursery Admissions Policy 2026-2027
Please contact our office on 01223 712168 for further clarification.
Places are sometimes available during the year so please do contact us at any time.
Some good reasons why we think you should choose Colleges Nursery School for your child:
- Up to five terms of excellent early years education
- Well-qualified, dedicated and caring staff
- A rich and varied curriculum offering first hand experiences
- An excellent partnership with parents and carers
- A spacious nursery garden, thoughtfully designed with a variety of exciting child friendly challenges that inspire exploration, curiosity and joyful learning.
- Support and facilities for all children, whatever their needs
- ‘An outstanding school’ judged by OFSTED July 2024