Welcome to Nursery and The KEEP
Nursery provision
Our Nursery is based in North Shields and is part of King Edward Primary School. We have a highly skilled and experienced Early Years staff team and our Nursery is Teacher led.
All three and four year olds are eligible for 15 hours per week free early education at Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). This is an entitlement for all children and we provide this through our Nursery. We offer free sessions Monday to Friday (three hours per session) as either a morning or afternoon session.
King Edward Extended Provision (KEEP)
We offer an additional 15 hours per week (30 hours in total) for families who are eligible. This entitlement is an extension of the Nursery provision and is accessed through our King Edward Extended Provision (KEEP). The KEEP is also Teacher-led and provides a home-from-home environment to reinforce experiences children have at home with their friends and family.
Nursery Virtual Tour
To be eligible for the KEEP:
Eligibility criteria to access 30 hours provision for free places are set nationally and are out of our control, please click: Best Start in Life 30 hours to see if you are eligible.
To apply for your child's eligibility code, visit the Best Start in Life government website (www.beststartinlifes.gov.uk). You will be able to apply for a code up to three months before your child turns three. You must provide a valid eligibility code to school to access a funded place. This code needs to be reapplied for every three months or your child will lose their place in the KEEP, even once they have started.
Funded places may be offered to children eligible for Early years Pupil Premium subject to availability.
Parents / carers may request to pay for a place in the KEEP subject to availability.
If we are oversubscribed for KEEP places, we will apply the oversubscription criteria as described in our Nursery Admissions Policy. You can find further information in the 'How to Apply' section of our school website along with a copy of our Nursery Admissions Policy.
Session Times
Our Nursery provides places for up to 39 children at each session; morning and afternoon:
Morning 8.45am - 11.45am
Afternoon 12.30pm -3.30pm
Our KEEP provides 26 places for children at each session; morning and afternoon. We have a 15 minute flexible drop off and pick up time:
Morning 9.00-9.15am drop off time
Afternoon 3.00-3.15pm pick up time
If your child is in morning Nursery, they will attend the KEEP in the afternoon. If they attend afternoon Nursery, they will start their day in the KEEP.
Chargeable Extras
Our 15 hours Nursery provision is free to all 3 and 4 year olds up to Reception school age. Our KEEP is free to those who meet the national eligibility criteria. Children who are eligible for EYPP may also access the KEEP for free (depending on avaiability). This offer is for term time only (38 weeks a year).
Parents / carers may purchase a school meal for those taking up the KEEP offer. Alternatively, parents / carers can provide a packed lunch. For more infomation see KEEP lunches.
| Description | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery provision - 15 hours per week for 38 weeks | Weekly | Free |
| KEEP - 30 hours per week for 38 weeks (for those who meet the national eligibility criteria or those with EYPP pending availability) | Weekly | Free |
| KEEP - additional day for those without a valid eligibility code (pending availaibility) | Per half day | £17.50 |
| KEEP lunches | Daily | £2.60 |
| Nursery visit to Rising Sun Country Park | Annual (Autumn term) | Voluntary contribution |
| KEEP snacks | Weekly | Voluntary contribution |
We also currently offer the chance for families to pay for additional childcare before and after school hours in our Out of School Club. This includes breakfast club, after school club and holiday club. Please see our OOSC web page for more information and prices.
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