Our Wonderful Nursery
Welcome to Little Hoots, our Nursery Class for children aged 2 to 4 years, where each day is full of new discoveries and fun. Little Hoots Nursery is a maintained nursery which is part of the school. It is led by a qualified teacher and overseen by our Early Years Lead, a former Local Authority Early Years Advisor. We firmly believe a high quality nursery education will give the children the best start in their school life.
Our Nursery has its own classroom and dedicated outdoor space within the school grounds. As well as having their own space, children in Little Hoots are also able to access the facilities in the main School including the hall, library, field, daily mile track and Forest School areas. The children in Little Hoots love to have the opportunity to chat over the fence with the older children in School and to see older siblings during our outdoor play sessions. Children in Little Hoots learn through playing and exploring, being active and through being encouraged to be creative and critical in their thinking. In Little Hoots we provide a play based curriculum in a stimulating environment that provides for children's individual learning and developmental needs and interests. Please see our Early Years page for details of our Early Years Curriculum and our Little Hoots Class Page to see what we have recently been doing in Nursery.
Sessions
During term time, Little Hoots run two sessions a day:
Morning Sessions: 8:45am - 11:45am
Full Day Sessions: 8:45am - 2:45pm
To match the finish time of main school we offer a self-funded, half-an-hour wrap around session from 2:45pm - 3:15pm. at a cost of £3 per day for 3 and 4 year olds or £4 per day for 2 year olds.
Funding
3 and 4 Year Old Funding
All 3 and 4 year olds are entitled to 15 hours of universal free education a week from the start of the term after their third birthday as follows:
- Child turns 3 years old between 1st January and the 31st March - Universal Entitlement begins from 1st April.
- Child turns 3 years old between 1st April and 31st August - Universal Entitlement begins from 1st September.
- Child turns 3 years old between 1st September and 31st December - Universal Entitlement begins from 1st of January.
Depending on family circumstances some 3 and 4 year olds may be entitled to an additional 15 hours working families funding a week, which when added to the 15 hours of Universal Entitlement gives access to 30 hours of free educational childcare a week during term time. Eligibility can be checked here 30 hours childcare - Best Start in Life
2 Year Old Funding
Depending on family circumstances 2 year old children maybe entitled to funding as follows:
Better 2gether Funding, for eligible children aged 2 years old. Children are eligible for this funding if their families are receiving certain benefits or support, or if your child has additional needs. Eligibility for this funding can be checked here 15 hours for 2 year olds receiving support - Best Start in Life
Working Families Funding. Children are eligible for this funding if parents are working and meet certain income and employment criteria. Eligibility for this funding can be checked here 30 hours childcare - Best Start in Life
Details of all childcare funding available in the early years (9 months to 5 years) can be found on the following website, View All Schemes - Best Start in Life
Self Funded Sessions
If you require additional hours, or if your child is not yet eligible for a funded place the charges at Little Hoots are as follows:
Self-Funded Costs for 3 and 4 Year Olds
Morning Session 8:45am - 11:45am - £18 per session
Full Day Session 8:45am - 2:45pm - £36 per day
Self-Funded Costs for 2 Year Olds
Morning Session 8:45am - 11:45am - £24 per session
Full Day Session 8:45am - 2:45pm - £48 per day
Invoices are calculated termly, and issued at the beginning of each new term, with payment due within seven days of the invoice date.
If you would like to visit the School to look around the Nursery please email admin@hullavington,wilts,sch.uk or call 01666 837604
