Admissions

 

Nursery Admissions

Our Nursery is open to children aged two to four, and children are eligible to start from the term after their second birthday. Applications for nursery places are handled directly by the school. You can apply at any point throughout the year as we accept children at the start of all 3 terms. 

 

The Nursery Day

The Nursery is led by a fully qualified teacher, supported by a team of qualified Early Years practitioners. Our Nursery is open for 38 weeks of the year and each day runs from 9:00am to 3:30pm. Children can attend on a fulltime or part-time basis as follows:

Full time place 

Monday – Friday 

9:00am – 3:30pm

Lunch is provided for children attending fulltime, between 12:00 – 12:30, with no additional charges

Part Time Place (AM - Morning)

Monday – Friday 

9:00am – 12:00pm

Part Time Place (PM - Afternoon)

Monday – Friday 

12:30am – 3:30pm

NB: Snacks are provided for all Nursery children at no additional cost

      Parents provide nappies, wipes etc.

     Trips may incur a charge, notice will be given and this will be payable via Arbor

Wraparound Care 

We offer additional childcare Nursery children, aged three to four, at an additional cost. Children can attend our Early Years breakfast before school, 8:00am – 9:00am, and our extended service which is run on site by Highbury Roundhouse, from 3:30pm – 6:00pm. 

Admissions

Places will be offered in accordance with the nursery admission’s policy. There are four options depending on parental circumstances:

Option A

30 hours of free nursery education for those parents who meet the eligibility criteria

Fulltime – Mon – Friday (9:00am – 3:30pm)

Option B

15 hours of free nursery education for those parents who meet the eligibility criteria

Attending part-time either;

Monday – Friday 9:00am – 12:00pm (AM) or  

Monday – Friday 12:00pm – 3:30pm (PM)

Option C 

15 hours of free nursery education plus 15 hours top up of paid nursery education for parents who do not meet the eligibility criteria, but who enter into a paid contract agreement with the nursery an additional cost (see Childcare Charging Policy for banding prices)

Fulltime – Mon – Friday (9:00am – 3:30pm)

Option D

Fee paying place (see Childcare Charging Policy for banding prices)

Attending part-time or fulltime as follows;

Monday – Friday 9:00am – 12:00pm (AM) or  

Monday – Friday 12:00pm – 3:30pm (PM) or 

Fulltime – Mon – Friday (9:00am – 3:30pm)

 

To check you eligibility for a funded place, please visit The Best Start in Life website and use the Childcare Support Checker https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/childcare-early-years-education/ 

  

 

If you are interested in applying for either a full or part time place or would like to arrange a visit to the nursery, please contact the school by emailing admin@lqps.co.uk or phoning 020 7837 6096

 

Please note that a place in our Nursery Class does not guarantee a place in our Reception Class. Please refer to the Reception Admissions for more information.

 

For further information, please read our Nursery Admissions Policy

 

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