• To provide high quality care and education for children below statutory school age;
• To create a welcoming, safe and stimulating environment;
• To enable children to enjoy learning through play, to grow in confidence and to fulfil their potential;
• To provide children with the opportunity to join with others to play, work and learn together;
• To offer a service that promotes equality and values diversity.

The care and education we offer helps children to learn through play by providing interesting activities for the children that are appropriate for their age and stage of development.

All children are individuals and this is reflected in our child-centred approach to play and learning. We promote children's learning in a safe, fun and stimulating environment that is centred around their individual needs and requirements.

Above all, we aim to make Slinfold Pre-School 'a fun place to learn'.

Free Entitlement Funding (FE Funding)

Some children may be eligible for funded places from the age of two, depending on their family circumstances and criteria set by the government. If you are unsure whether your child qualifies for this funding, our office team will be happy to offer guidance and support with checking eligibility and the application process.

From the start of the term following their third birthday, all children are entitled to 15 hours of funded early education per week, in line with current government provision. At our setting, each session lasts for three hours, and families can typically choose how to use their funded hours, either as full days or a combination of morning and/or afternoon sessions, depending on availability. We aim to offer flexibility where possible to support family needs, while ensuring that all children benefit fully from a consistent, high-quality early years experience.

Our full day sessions run from 8:40am to 3:10pm

Morning sessions run from 8:40am to 11:40am

Morning sessions including lunch are 8:40am to 12:10pm

Afternoon sessions run from 12:10pm to 3:10pm 

Afternoon sessions including lunch are 11:40am to 3:10pm

The additional half hour during the school day is charged at £4.50

30 Hours funding (extended)

We do accept 30 hour funding codes each term. Please enquire in the office as to the availability of places 

Fees

To reserve a place on our waiting list for non-funded places we require a £20 non-refundable deposit. Please speak to the office about this.

All fees are payable, even if your child is absent. 

All consumables (nappies, cream etc) are to be provided by parents/carers