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From September 2024, in addition to the current 3 to 4 year old funding, all families that meet criteria will receive funding for 9 months old, and 2 year olds.

As we are a stretched provision, this means that the current 15 funded hours will be stretched across the year, giving you 11 funded hours per week for 51 weeks of the year, this will also be the case for all funding.

At present any child the term after they are 3 years old may be eligible to claim an additional 11 stretched hours if criteria is met (up to 22 hours in total per week).

In September 2025 these additional hours will also be rolled out to all eligible families from 9 months old and 2 year olds, subject to government legislation at the time and any other restrictions imposed.

We are proud that we operate Willow and Mulberry at a staffing ration of 1:5/1:6, rather than the statutory minimum of 1:8, as we feel this is far better for the children in our care. We are also determined to continue to ensure that our staff are highly qualified so that they are well placed to support the children who attend the nursery.

As part of our provision we also provide a range of extra services that go beyond standard childcare. These include such things as P.E lessons, Music lessons and small group times with adult support, using qualified staff, as well as specialist 1:1 support for parents regarding home situations, such as behaviour, feeding, sleep and toileting etc. In addition to this we also provide daily snacks and refreshments along with a wide variety of craft and play opportunities.

The Early Years funding can also be claimed against all the hours nursery is open between 8 am and 6 pm.

 9 MONTH OLD FUNDING

If you are entitled to the current 9 month old funding (eligibility criteria required), you will receive 11 stretched hours free funding per week.  Anything over this will be charged at our normal Holly hourly rate. To help support those who are not eligible for funding at this time or do above the current 11 funded hours, we will be offering a 2% discount to all Holly children.

2 YEAR OLD FUNDING

The term after your child turns 2 years old, you may still be eligible for funding, if the criteria remains the same. This will also be set at 11 stretched free hours funding per week. At this point, alongside your funding hours there will be a small hourly charge. Any additional hours outside of the funding given, will be charged at the Holly hourly rate (including 2% discount) or Mulberry hourly rate, depending on the room your child is in at the time. 

From Mulberry onwards we have a minimum of 3 four hour sessions for all granted children (12 hours childcare) you can claim 11 hours stretched funding and would pay 1 hour at our usual rate . If your child attends for more than the minimum 12 hours and you are eligible for the 30 hours scheme, you can claim for up to 22 hours funding per week. Any other hours above 22 are non-funded and therefore will be charged at our standard hourly rate.

3 TO 4 YEAR OLD FUNDING

The term after your child turns 3 years old, you will be eligible for 11 stretched hours universal funding and if criteria is met an additional 11 hours funding. This means you may be entitled to receive up to 22 funded free hours per week. There will be a small hourly charge alongside your funded hours for the rest of your duration at nursery. Any additional hours outside of the funding given, will be charged at the Mulberry and Willow hourly rate.

You will receive your annual bill from the 1st week of September or when your child starts with us up to the 31st August, stating your new monthly payment. We would also prefer that all monthly payments are made via direct debit or standing order. This avoids us having to chase up any late payments, and prevents  you having an extra £35 charge. Bank details will be found on your invoice.