Welcome to Our Nursery
Starting school is a great step forward in your child’s life and we will do all that we can to help you and your child feel welcome.
More information on your child's start in our Nursery can be found in our Nursery Handbook.
Early years’ education builds on a child’s previous knowledge and understanding and our aim is to work with you to support your child’s learning and development. Every child is different and therefore will have different needs. Our early years’ staff are trained to identify where children are and know how to help them progress to their next level.
We know your child will thrive in our Early Years and we can’t wait to start working with you, your child and your family in the near future.
How to Apply
Your child’s name can be registered for our Nursery when they are 2 years old. This must be done by the parent/carer of the child and not by a third party. Application forms are available from the school office or can be requested electronically via email from admissions@dunstableicknield.co.uk.
Children enter the Nursery class in the September or January (if available), the term after their 3rd birthday.
Nursery Timetable
We are pleased to offer flexible term time only sessions, Monday to Friday:
| Morning | Afternoon |
All Day |
|---|---|---|
|
08:45 - 11:45 |
11:45 - 14:45 |
08:45 - 14:45 |
We hold two nursery sessions a day, 5 days a week 08:45 - 11:45 or 11:45 - 14:45. Nursery children are given a morning or an afternoon place and are generally expected to attend 5 days a week. Sessions are not interchangeable.
Funded Places
We currently offer 15 hours which is funded through the government nursery funding scheme, you will not be charged for these. We also offer a number of 30 hour funded places for eligible working parents with a valid code from the local authority. 30 hour funded places are offered from 08:45 - 14:45 daily. You do not have to use the full 30 hours each week.
Childcare Choices (find out what help you are eligible to receive)
Moving up to Reception
A reminder, children attending Nursery at Dunstable Icknield are not offered automatic placements for Reception year (starting school). Applications for Reception places need to be made through Central Bedfordshire Council.
