Nursery

About Our Nursery

Children may join our Nursery Class from the age of 3.  Parents are able to make use of the 15 hours of universal funded provision that all children are entitled to in the term after their third birthday. Children may attend on a part-time or full-time basis.


Our Nursery Sessions

Our sessions run Monday to Friday, term-time only, as follows:

Morning session: 8.40am-11.40am

(Lunch 11.45am-12.45pm)
Afternoon session: 11.45pm-2.45pm 

    



Nursery Admissions


All Nursery places are allocated in accordance with the school’s Admissions Policy.


The headteacher very much encourages parents to get in touch so that a tour of the Nursery can be arranged and so that we get an opportunity to meet with you and your child.

 

In the first instance, parents will be asked to complete a short application form so that your child can be added to our waiting list. Parents will then be contacted during the term before your child’s expected start date at which point the school will confirm if a place is available.

 

If you decide to accept the space for your child you will be asked to complete and return a full application pack and provide a copy of your child’s birth certificate and passport (if they have one) as well as evidence of your address (such as a recent council tax bill) and, where applicable, a certificate of Baptism.

 

If your child is offered a place we will discuss and confirm a start date with you. If you think that your child will need some time to settle in then a reduced timetable can be arranged until they are comfortable. Where possible we will attempt to invite you and your child to a stay-and-play session prior to their start date.

 

Please note that attending our Nursery does not give children an automatic space within our Reception class when they reach compulsory school age. Parents will have to apply for a space in the usual way, via Essex County Council’s website, when it is time to do so.


Other Documentation

Sort-form application - please complete this form to add your child to our Nursery waiting list  

MASTER Nursery Waiting List Application Form.pdf

Full nursery application - please complete this application pack if you're informed that we have a space for your child

MASTER Nursery Admission pack 2023-2024.pdf

Parent Nursery Handbook - please refer to our handbook for more detailed information on our Nursery provision

Parent Nursery Handbook 2024-2025.pdf

For more information on Nursery admissions please contact our school office admin@holyfamily.essex.sch.uk or telephone 01268 792231.