Premises
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The Pre-school is a two roomed purpose-built nursery unit situated within the main primary school grounds.
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Sessions are as follows:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
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Term time only:
| Mornings (Only) |  9:00am  – 12:00 noon | Doors will open at 11.50am |
| Full Day Care | 9:00 am –  3.00pm -  | Doors will open at 2.55pm |
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(Full day care - hot meals will be purchased from the main school’s kitchen)- current price £2.75 a day – this may change. Payable on ParentPay scheme daily or weekly. We do not have a bring your own food from home service. (NO LUNCH BOXES-ONLY FOR MEDICAL REASONS).
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Please inform a member of staff if you are collecting your child earlier or dropping them in later than stated above.
Early Education Funding – Funded childcare to support your child’s best start in life.
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3- and 4-year-olds - Funding
For the universal 15 hours this will start the term after your child’s 3rd birthday.
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30 Hours of Funded Early Education For 3- and 4-year-olds
Working parents in paid employment or self-employed, who meet the earnings criteria could be entitled to an additional 15 hours of early education, making up a total of up to 30 hours per week.
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Parents will need to apply online at the HMRC website: https://beststartinlife.gov.uk for a new Gateway Account. Successful applicants will receive a confirmation code. Parents will need information from their P60 to verify their identity, National insurance number and the date they started their current employment/self-employment. If applicable, their partner’s National Insurance number and employment start date.
Parents will be able to apply for both tax-free childcare and the 30 hours online at the same time. Parents will need to give St. Gabriel’s Pre-school a number code: an 11-digit reference code to claim the funding for your child. This needs updating every 3 months.
Early Education Funding – continued:
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When your child turns 3 |
When they can get 30 hours from |
Recommended time to apply |
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1 September to 31 December |
1 January- you must sign up by the end of DECEMBER 31st to qualify |
15 October to 30 November |
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1 January to 31 March |
1 April- you must sign up by the end of March 31st to qualify |
15 January to 28 February |
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1 April to 31 August |
1 September- you must sign up by the end of August 31st to qualify |
15 June to 31 July |