Nursery
In September 2017, Harpur Hill Primary School opened a Governor Run Nursery in the former Children’s Centre building. The school nursery caters for children aged 3-4 and rising threes (2 year olds can start during the term in which they will have their third birthday).
Session Times
Morning session: 9am until 12 noon
Lunch: 12 noon to 12.30
Afternoon session: 12.30pm until 3.30pm.
Lunchtimes
Nursery pupils who stay for the full day, may bring their own packed lunch or purchase a hot school meal (provided by the school kitchen).
Options
All 3+ year olds are entitled to at least 15 hours of free provision (known as ‘universal’) and some 3+ year olds will be entitled to up to 30 hours of (extended) provision.
We aim to provide flexible childcare to suit the needs of our families. You can choose the type of Nursery place, subject to availability, which suits your family:
- Part time, 15 hours universal only – any combination of 5 sessions.
- Part time, 15 hours universal, with the option of top-up places – extra sessions can be purchased, subject to availability.
- The 30 hours a week free childcare scheme (subject to proof of eligibility).
To find out what you are entitled to, please see the Childcare Choices website:
Costs:
Non funded 2 year olds: £18 per session
Extra sessions for 3-4 year olds £15 per session (3 hours)
Lunch club - £3 for 30 minutes (with own packed lunch) if not attending for the whole day
Staffing
The nursery is staffed by a qualified teacher, teaching assistants and support staff who all work together as a team to provide high quality education. Every Nursery child has a designated adult ‘key worker’ who will be the main point of contact for parents/carers.
Provision
We offer high quality play-based provision including role-play, sand, water, construction, reading, mark making, and outside play. Children can engage in a range of learning, which is relevant and appropriate to their stage of development, both in and outdoors.
For more information on the Early Years Foundation Stage, please see below:
The website and free booklet, ‘What to expect when’, helps parents/carers find out more about how your child is learning and developing during their first five years, in relation to the Early Years Foundation Stage:
Before and After School Club
‘Playdays’ (who provide our Before and After School Club for all children) are able to provide Breakfast and After School provision for nursery children 7.30am to 6pm. They provide breakfast, snacks and a range of activities. Please email green-lane@btconnect.com for prices and further information.
More Information and Booking a place
If you would like to know more about our nursery or book a place for later in the year, please get in touch with the school office or email:
We welcome visits from prospective parents/carers.
Useful Links and information
Please click on the links below:
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Ready for school in Derbyshire - Derbyshire County Council
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Free childcare for 2 year olds - Parent Portal - Derbyshire County Council
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Helping your child learn to use the toilet - Derbyshire County Council
- Application for extended childcare (30 hours) – HMRC
