We charge a voluntary charge per session for: FOOD snack, fruit, vegetables £4.50 tea/ hot chocolate £2.50 daily lunch, seasonal salad £7.50 afternoon snack, fruit £4.50 NON-FOOD CONSUMABLES nappies, wipes, nappy bags £3.50 per day suncream £0.75 per session calendula, weather barrier cream £1.50 per day ACTIVITIES trips such as Forest Friday £22.00 tuition such as, therapy sessions £35.00
We charge a voluntary charge per session for: FOOD snack, fruit, vegetables £4.50 tea/ hot chocolate £2.50 daily lunch, seasonal salad £7.50 afternoon snack, fruit £4.50 NON-FOOD CONSUMABLES nappies, wipes, nappy bags £3.50 per day suncream £0.75 per session calendula, weather barrier cream £1.50 per day ACTIVITIES trips such as Forest Friday £22.00 tuition such as, therapy sessions £35.00
Policy updates 2026
January 2026 Funded entitlement hours, we accept 15 hours 2 year disadvantaged, Universal 15 hours and the working parents 30 hours.
Are you eligible for 2-year-old funding? Help with childcare costs webpage link to encourage take up of this funding offer.
2-year-old-funding for families receiving additional forms of support | Early Years Service
Charges for additional service
We charge for meals, snacks and consumables, trips, tuition and any therapy sessions.
Educational resources are provided by the setting. Books, art supplies, games, blocks, garden equipment. and craft materials which are crucial for creating a rich education for the child.
Materials or resources, consumables are itemised on your invoice each half term and parents have the option to supply their own rather than pay. For example consumables, nappies or suncream. During the summer term there will be an audit of our charges policy and the parents will be given any updated pricing for starting the Autumn Term in September.
Let us know if you want to bring snacks and lunches from home and the itemised invoices will be amended.
What is optional extra? The optional extras are not essential for us to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage, all children are entitled to access this and we have an Inclusive Policy. Equitable access for all children, they should have access to quality early years and access to core activities. Finally, families must have flexibility for any finances involving their child in our setting.
If you need more information of what the funding covers for your individual child then we can arrange a phone call or meeting to discuss any charges for additional hours, meals, special activities, and late pickups.
If unable to pay then we can discuss the payment policy procedures. We supply the best quality food, and the children are involved in the preparation but if a family decides to prepare their own food we ask you to follow our Healthy Eating Policy and Allergy Protocols. These can be shared as a document or happy to meet and discuss.
There is a Dispute Resolution Policy which outlines the steps if a dispute arises over fees. An Appeals Process and Payment Plans of Financial Hardship. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any financial concerns.
Healthy Eating Policy to be reviewed during the summer term and shared with parents before updating here in July 2026
