What is Early Years Pupil Premium?

The Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) is additional funding allocated to nurseries, designed to improve outcomes for eligible three- and four-year-olds. This funding is used to provide extra support for each qualifying child, acknowledging the individuality and unique needs of every child. At the beginning of the year, we thoroughly assess each child's baseline data to determine group or individual interventions that will facilitate their progress. If you receive any of the following benefits, your child may be eligible for Early Years Pupil Premium funding:

• Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance
• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
• Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
• The guaranteed element of State Pension Credit
• Child Tax Credit (if you are not also eligible for Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income not exceeding £16,190)
• Working Tax Credit run-on – paid for four weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit or Universal Credit

If any of the above applies to you, please check the EYPP box on the coloured funding form that you complete each term. Applications for EYPP are submitted at the start of each term, so if your circumstances change, please notify us promptly. We strongly encourage parents to apply for the pupil premium and will proactively reach out to those who may qualify to ensure their child benefits.

Securing a Nursery Place

Once a nursery place is offered, parents/carers must:

• Complete and sign a contract
• Be aware that there is a 14-day cancellation period. If your child is scheduled to start during this timeframe, you are still required to provide four weeks' notice and pay for the booked sessions.
• Provide four weeks’ written notice to terminate their contract.
• Clear all outstanding fees before departure.

The nursery operates for 38 weeks each year, during term time only, and closure days include bank holidays. Charges apply even on these closure days.

Late or Outstanding Payments

• Fees must be paid in advance for the month in which invoices are issued on the 1st, with a 30-day payment period.
• Late payments will incur:
  • A fixed £25 fine, plus 5% of the outstanding balance each day until full payment is received. After eight weeks of non-payment, the account will be referred to our debt collection agency Judge’s Demand and will jeopardise your child's place.

Late Collection

Late collection of children will result in fees of £2 per minute after five minutes. If this becomes a regular occurrence, the grace period will be forfeited.

Care Package

If your child arrives without essential items such as nappies, wipes, or cream, a flat fee of £3.00 may be charged to cover these costs.

Non-Attendance, Holidays & Sickness

• Fees remain payable during:
  • Child sickness
  • Family holidays
  • Bank holidays and other closures

No refunds or discounts will be offered for non-attendance.

Terms and conditions are provided alongside the contract, while policies are updated annually. You can find them on the Family app or request a copy from the office.