Nursery Admissions
In order to register a child for a Nursery place, please contact the school office directly or you can submit an online application via the links below:
Sparrows (2yr old) Nursery Application
Hummingbirds (3yr old) Nursery Application
There are 3 Nursery School Terms across the School Academic year as follows:
September
January
April (After Easter Holidays)
These are in line with the terms for which Swindon Borough provide Nursery funding. The majority of placements are usually fulfilled at the beginning of a term, although limited places may still be available during mid-term.
NURSERY FEES FUNDED
If you are looking for a funded place, these may be available from the term following your child’s 2nd or 3rd birthday (as appropriate), and must be applied for and confirmed prior to your child starting at the Nursery.
2 to 3 yrs old (15hrs funding) – Children may eligible to funding depending upon circumstances – please see Swindon Borough Council leaflet D1055/14 (Free, high quality childcare for 2 year olds), and complete ‘Early Education For 2 Year Olds Application Form’. The form should be sent to the address on the form, or alternatively you can call 07823525441 or email Early Years and Childcare Parent Support Officer Lynne Turner LTurne2@swindon.gov.uk and/ or Gemma Ferguson <GFerguson@swindon.gov.uk> or Fjames@swindon.gov.uk. Funding is usually based upon benefits already being claimed and/or household income. If funding has been agreed, please notify us of the Parent/Guardian National Insurance Number(s) and Date of Birth on the application form, for validation purposes with Swindon Borough.
3 to 4 year old (15 hrs funded) - Children are automatically entitled to 15 hours free funding per week, applicable from the term following their 3rd birthday.
3 to 4 year olds (30hrs funded) - From September 2017, 30hr funding may available to working parent(s) meeting specified criteria –visit the Government website at https://www.gov.uk/30-hours-free-childcare for further information, and to complete an application. This must be applied for during the term before funding is to be used. If funding has been agreed, you will be provided with an 11 digit code. Please enter this code on the Nursery application form, along with the Parent/Guardian National Insurance Number(s) and Date of Birth, and a copy of the notification you have received confirming the funded period. This is for validation purposes with Swindon Borough Council.
REMINDER: You must apply for 30hr funding via the Childcare parenting website, www.childcarechoices.gov.uk. This must be applied for the term prior to the start of the funded period ie if your child turns 3 from 1st January to 31st March or your circumstances change within this period and you believe you may be eligible, applications for 30hr funding must be made by 15th March for funding to be available from the beginning of the following term ie April.
For all funded nursery provision, Parents/Guardians will be issued a Hazelwood Academy Parental Agreement and a ‘Parental Declaration Form for Early Education and Childcare. These will require completion and must be returned to the school office at least 2 weeks prior to the child’s start date. Failure to return forms may result in a nursery place being deferred or your application being put on the waiting list.
Should you have any queries regarding any Government funding, please visit the www.childcarechoices.gov.uk website. Please note: You need to renew your code throughout the year, keep an eye out for emails.
PAYING
Nursery Fees will be applicable for children enrolled prior to any funding start date. Fees are payable monthly. Invoices will be issued termly at the beginning of term, and will identify payment dates and fees due. These will also confirm sessions being charged and/or funded. Invoices will NOT be issued if you are fully funded. You have the option to pay monthly or in lump sum.
Holidays/Absences All Hazelwood Academy Teacher Training Days, School Holidays and Bank Holidays also apply to Nursery, and are not charged for.
Any holidays arranged by parents for Nursery children during school term time must be notified to the School Office in advance. These days will continue to be charged for at the usual rate. Note: if your child is funded, the Borough will not fund any single period in excess of 4 weeks. Please ensure you advise the school office in advance of potential absences of this duration. If paying, absences due to sickness and/ or medical appointments, including hospitalisation, will still require payment of fees for the duration of the absence. If funded, and you believe the absence may be in excess of 4 weeks, please advise the school office as soon as possible.
Nursery Session Fees
2 year old Nursery (Sparrows):
3 hour session /half day - £16.50 From Sept 24 this will increase to £18.00
Sessions Times: 8:30am to 11:30am or 12:15pm to 3:15pm
3 year old Nursery (Hummingbird) -
3 hour (half day) session 8:30am to 11:30am or 12:15pm to 3:15pm - £12 (From Sept 24 this will increase to £14)
Lunch Break 11:30am to 12:15pm - £3.00 (From Sept 24 this will increase to £3.50)
Full Day 8:30am to to 3:15pm- £27 (From Sept 24 this will increase to £31.50