Pre-School Information
Pre-School Information
On this page, you’ll find everything you need to know about our pre-school fees and sessions, including funded free entitlement hours, privately paid hours, session timings, lunch options, and our voluntary snack contributions.
We aim to make everything as clear and straightforward as possible, helping you choose the sessions and options that best suit your child and your family.
If your child currently attends our setting and you would like to learn more about our half-term curriculum, please visit our Nursery Class page.
https://www.thebrowprimaryschool.com/class/nursery
Costings & Session Timings
Our Pre-School is part of The Brow CP School and operates under the direction of the school’s Governing Body, making it an important part of school life and the wider school community.
Children can start Pre-School from the age of 3, with all children entitled to 15 hours of free Early Years education from the term after their third birthday.
Families with eligible working parents may also be entitled to 30 hours of funded childcare. Further information can be found through the Best Start in Life scheme. https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/childcare-early-years-education/
To access the additional funded hours, parents must apply during the term before their child starts Pre-School. Please provide your child’s DERN number and your National Insurance number to Mrs Pendlebury, our Nursery Lead, at the start of term.
Our Pre School sessions run Monday to Friday, from 8:45am to 3:00pm.
Our prices and session times are as follows:
| Time | Price | Session Details |
|
Morning Session 8.45am-11.45am |
£12.00 |
Free Entitlement: 15 hours per week Voluntary Contribrution for Snack: £1.00 per week - this is an opt in/opt our service |
|
Full Day Session 8.45am-3.00pm |
£24.00 |
Working Parent: 30 hours per week Voluntary Contribrution for Snack: £1.00 per week - this is an opt in/opt our service Packed lunch or option for Free School Meals - this is an opt in/opt our service |
Sessions are booked on a termly basis and fees are payable monthly in advance on the 1st of each month.
Children can attend our Pre School from their 3rd birthday. Please note that childcare fees will need to be privately funded until the term after your child turns 3, when funded Early Years entitlement hours become available.
Session fees are reviewed annually by the school’s Governing Body.
Free School Meals
In Halton if your child is aged 2, 3 or 4 years old and is attending a maintained nursery class or nursery school all day (30 hours childcare entitlement) and you or your partner are in receipt of one of the qualifying benefits your child could be eligible for free school meals.
Children who qualify generate additional funding for the school through the Pupil Premium. This funding helps us provide extra support, resources and opportunities to enhance children's learning and wellbeing.
For more information or to apply, please visit the Halton Free School Meals website.
https://www3.halton.gov.uk/Pages/EducationandFamilies/Schools/FreeSchoolMeals.aspx
Snack Contribution & Lunches
Morning snack is provided for all children, with a voluntary contribution of £1.00 per week to help cover costs. Parents are welcome to opt in or opt out of making this contribution. Snacks vary daily and may include toast, bagels, crackers, fruit, yoghurt, along with milk or water to drink.
Please ensure any allergies are clearly noted on your child’s enrolment form. If parents choose to provide a snack from home, this must be a healthy option in line with our Safer Eating Policy.
Please see the information above regarding Free School Meals for nursery-aged children. Alternatively, parents may provide a packed lunch from home. All packed lunches must be in line with our Safer Eating Policy.
As we are a nut-free setting, we kindly ask that lunches are packed carefully and do not contain any nut products.
Activity Charges
Throughout the academic year, we may organise educational visits and trips to enhance the children’s learning experiences. Parents will be given advance notice of all trips, including the cost and payment details.
Children who do not attend a visit or trip will still be offered their entitled hours elsewhere within the school term.
Additional Information
If you require further information about our setting please contact school on 01928 563089 and ask to speak to Mrs Pendlebury.
Alternatively pop in for a visit, you will be most welcome.
Follow us on Facebook
Class N has its very own Facebook page 'Early Years at The Brow'.
This is updated regularly and provides another means of involving our parents and families.
Looking for a Pre-School for your child?
If you would like to see what The Brow can offer, please contact Mrs Pendlebury on 01928 563089 (extention 3).
