Acorn Nursary

Welcome to Acorn Nursery at St. Aloysius' Catholic Primary School. We are delighted to offer a nurturing and educational environment where children aged 3 to 5 years can grow and thrive. We are committed to providing a rich learning experience that fosters the development of each child in a caring, inclusive indoor and outdoor setting. We believe in working closely with parents to ensure that your child's first educational experiences are positive and enriching, laying a strong foundation for their future learning journey.

Providing we have places available and your child is three years old, your child can start in Acorn Class at any time throughout the year. Acorn Class Nursery is open Monday to Friday term time only and can accommodate a maximum of 30 children during the morning session and 30 during the afternoon session. Children are eligible for a funded place from the term after their third birthday or if they start mid-term, the following term. We highly recommend that children attend a minimum of 3 sessions per week as we feel that this is the minimum number of sessions needed for children to settle with us and establish a routine. A session is classed as 8.45am - 11.45am (morning) or 12.15pm – 3.15pm (afternoon).

Children staying for a full day (or lunchtime session) need to bring a packed lunch. Nursery sessions are:

Morning session 08.45am to 11.45am 3 hours

Afternoon session 12.15pm to 3.15pm 3 hours

All day 8.45am – 3.15pm 6.5 hours

Children are eligible for free early year’s education provision, which is 15 statutory hours per week, the term after their third birthday or if they start mid-term, the following term. At Acorn Nursery this is delivered in the form of five sessions of three hours in length, either morning or afternoon (not a combination of both).

If you would like to come and have a look around the nursery, please contact the school office to make an appointment - we would be delighted to welcome you - 01865 311056.
Acorn Nursery - St. Aloysius' Catholic Primary School

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