Private Nurseries - Nursery Grants
Assistance towards the cost of private nursery/playgroup/childminder fees is available in the form of the nursery education grant.
Eligibility
All children become eligible to receive the nursery education grant in the term following their third birthday. The grant is not means tested - it is payable to children attending a private setting that is registered through Ofsted to receive the funding.
How the grant works
The grant is paid directly to the private nursery provider to cover the cost of up to 5 x 2½ hour sessions per week for 11 weeks per term. There are three terms in the school year. The amount of grant will then be deducted from your bill each term.
Level of funding
The nursery education grant is reviewed on a termly basis. If your child attends less than five sessions per week the grant will be paid on a pro-rata basis. For details of the current rates, please contact us by email or phone, or ask your nursery provider.