We are registered to accept the Nursery Education Grant (NEG).  This is available to eligible children aged two, three and four years.  Where a child does not qualify for the NEG, then fees apply. The funding that is available to use at the setting is:

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• 9 to 23 month old funding; 

• Achieving 2 year old funding;

• Working Parents 2 year old funding:

• 15 hours (universal) entitlement for all 3 year olds;

• 15 hours (extended) entitlement for 3 & 4 year olds

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NB: North Nibley Pre-school only accepts children from the age of 2 at the setting.

 

For more information on the above funding please see here for an information sheet.  Note that the Working Parents 2 year old funding and the 15 hours (extended) entitlement funding requires eligibility to be renewed every 3 months.

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Fees are payable per term in advance, and can be paid by cash, cheque, BACS or childcare vouchers. Fees must still be paid if children are absent without notice for a short period of time. For your child to keep their place, you must pay the fees. Fees are charged to cover running costs only, and are payable for any sessions attended that are not funded by the NEG.

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For those not eligible for the grant, we currently charge £5.95 per hour for 2 year olds and £5.45 per hour for 3&4 year olds.

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Please note that from 1 September 2024 we will be increasing our hourly rate and moving to a split rate rather than a flat fee.  From September, hours not covered by funding will be charged as follows:

• £5.95/hour for 2 year olds

• £5.45/hour for 3 & 4 year olds

 

Each half-term we ask for a voluntary contribution of £15 for snacks and sundries, as allowed through our Local Provider Agreement with Gloucestershire County Council.  Whilst not an obligatory charge, there is an expectation for parents to pay this, to support the provision of healthy snacks, fruit and sundries. 

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Please note that for nappy-wearing children, their invoice will include a mandatory charge of £15/half-term to cover the cost of nappy disposal (in line with Government regulations), and to reflect increased demands on staff time.  However, if you use reusable nappies the half-termly charge is reduced to £5.

 

In addition to this we take a £50 deposit to secure your child's place - which is payable within 10 working days of the confirmed enquiry.  This is deducted from your child's first invoice.

 

NB: Times and fees may change.  We will be glad to confirm at the time of application.  

 

Some families may qualify for financial assistance, for example Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) or Disability Access Funding (DAF).  EYPP funding is available for eligible 3 and 4 year olds in receipt of NEF.  Criteria for eligibility is set by Gloucestershire County Council. As of 1 April 2024, DAF is now available for eligible 2 year olds.  For more information on EYPP and DAF and how you may be able to obtain this for us to support your child, please click here.  

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For further information about the different help available on childcare costs visit Glosfamiliesdirectory

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