Our nursery here at Woodgate, which is proving to be very popular in the local community, opened in January 2022 for children aged 2.5 years - 4 years old.

We get to know every child (and family) really well. We celebrate character, promote independence and challenge capabilities.  We strive to facilitate a love of learning, encouraging children to become lifelong learners.

We welcome parents to come and look round the setting and talk to our Nursery Team. Tour dates will be offered throughout the year and can be booked by emailing nursery@woodgateprimary.school. Please provide your name and contact number, and your child's name along with date of birth.

Current Tour Dates:

Tuesday 11th March @ 10.30am 

Thursday 20th March @ 10.30am

In order for us to secure you a place on our waiting list, please complete the Registration Form available below and return via nursery@woodgateprimary.school or alternatively you can drop it into the main school office.

Please note: Applications are now closed for our January and April 2025 intakes.

Funding Overview

Who can get 15 hours of free childcare?

All parents of children aged three to four can access 15 hours of government funded childcare. It doesn't matter how much you earn or how many hours you work.

Currently, parents of two-year-olds can access 15 hours a week of funded childcare if they are in receipt of income support benefits, such as Universal Credit, and earn less than £15,400 a year.

From April 2024, working parents of two-year-olds will also be able to access 15 hours of funded childcare. Applications opened on 2 January 2024. 

When will the 30 hours of free childcare be extended?

From September 2024, 15 hours of government funded childcare will be extended to all children from the age of 9 months.

From September 2025, working parents of children under the age of five will be entitled to 30 hours of government funded childcare a week.

How to apply for free childcare

If your child is age three or four and you want to access 15 hours of government funded childcare, you don’t need to make an application as your childcare provider will do this for you automatically.

You’ll just need to show them a copy of your child’s birth certificate, and you’ll also have to sign a declaration form. Talk to your childcare provider directly to find out more.

Working parents of two-year-olds can also apply for 15 hours of government funded childcare, to be accessed from April. Parents can apply via Childcare Choices. 

If your child is three or four years old and you’re eligible for 30 hours of government funded childcare, you’ll need to fill out an application form online.

If you’re eligible, you’ll get a childcare account and a code which you’ll need to show to your childcare provider, along with your child’s date of birth and your National Insurance number. For further information and to apply please visit www.gov.uk – search ‘Childcare Funding’.

You’ll need to reconfirm your details every three months, or your code will expire.

Please note that if details are not re-confirmed termly then the government withdraws funding and hours will become chargeable.

An application must be made in the term BEFORE their child starts Nursery to receive funding as shown below:

When your child turns 3          When they can get 30 hours from      Recommended time to apply

1 September to 31 December    1 January                                            15 October to 30 November

1 January to 31 March                 1 April                                                  15 January to 28 February

1 April to 31 August                     1 September                                      15 June to 31 July

Nursery Fees and Charges

(from January 2024)

2 year olds  - £7.35 / hour

A 3hr morning session (9:00-12:00) £22.05

A 3hr afternoon session (12:00-15:00) £22.05

Full day 6 hours (9:00-15:00) £44.10

3 & 4 year olds - £6.00 / hour

A 3hr morning session (9:00-12:00) £18

A 3hr afternoon session (12:00-15:00) £18

Full day 6 hours (9:00-15:00) £36

Twins will receive a 15% discount on their hourly fees. 

Nappies

Parents are required to supply nappies and wipes for their child(ren). If necessary the nursery will supply nappies. These will be charged at a rate of £1 per nappy used. The cost will be added to your invoice. 

Meals and Snacks

Fees include a healthy snack (fruit or vegetable) and a drink of milk or water.

Children staying all day or attending an afternoon session will require lunch. Parents can provide a packed lunch, or a Chartwells hot lunch can be booked in advance by parents online via ParentPay.