School day – Nursery
At The Rydal Academy we offer excellent Early Years provision. We have a secure and attractive nursery with its own entrance. Inside there are two large rooms (one which can be separated into two distinct areas), a sensory room, toilets and changing facilities, a kitchen and dining room which help to create a bright, cheerful and spacious nursery setting. Outside are three secure areas: two purpose-built outdoor spaces and a beautiful wooded garden – perfect for exploring.
We provide 15 hours of funded nursery education for 2-, 3- and 4-year-olds and 30 hours of funded education for eligible parents/carers of 2-,3- and 4-year-olds. Extra hours or paid hours for children who are not eligible for funded hours are available to book when needed at a cost of £4.50 per hour for 3- and 4-year-olds and £5.50 per hour for 2-year-olds. Hours can be booked between 9:00am and 3:30pm, Monday to Friday during the school term. Eligibility for funded places can be checked here https://www.beststartinlife.gov.uk/eligibility-checker and must be renewed every 3 months. If eligible you will be provided with an 11 digit code which will need to be provided to us. You can pay for any additional hours using tax free childcare https://www.gov.uk/tax-free-childcare?step-by-step-nav=d78aeaf6-1747-4d72-9619-f16efb4dd89d
Nursery Admissions
In line with Local Authority guidelines, children start Nursery the term after their second or third birthday, if spaces are available, children are invited for a visit with their families before starting. A child is eligible for a 2-year-old funded place from the term after their second birthday subject to meeting eligibility criteria and the availability of places.
*Contact the school office for more information or a tour of the Nursery. The application form can be found on the home page.
Chargeable Extras
| Description | Unit | Unit price | Line total |
| 3-4 Year old Nursery | |||
| Free (funded) entitlement hours 3-4 Year olds–15 hours per week Monday-Friday 9.00am-12.00pm | Weekly | Free | Free |
| Extended (Funded hours) 15 hours to 30 hours per week (subject to eligibility) Monday-Friday, 9.00am-3.30pm Eligibility can be checked here https://www.beststartinlife.gov.uk/eligibility-checker and must be renewed every 3 months. If eligible you will be provided with an 11 digit code which will need to be provided to us. | Weekly | Free | Free |
| Additional 15 hours purchased for 3-4 year olds who are not eligible to be funded (extending the 15 hours to 30 hours in total) Monday-Friday, 9.00am-3.30pm | Weekly | £67.50 per week | £67.50 per week |
| 2 Year old Nursery | |||
| Free 15 hours funded childcare 2 year olds (subject to eligibility) Monday-Friday, 12.30pm – 3.30pm https://www.beststartinlife.gov.uk/childcare-early-years-education/15-and-30-hours-support/additional-support | Weekly | Free | Free |
| Free (funded) Working parent entitlement hours(30 hours subject to eligibility) Monday-Friday, 9.00am-3.30pm | Weekly | Free | Free |
| Paid 15 hours for children who are not eligible for funded hours (subject to availability) | Weekly | £82.50 per week | £82.50 per week |
| Additional costs for 2-4 year olds | |||
| Meals- Your child may have a school lunch if attending 30 hours or you can provide a packed lunch. No charge will be made for childcare over the lunch period 12.00pm-12.30pm | Per meal | £2.55 | £2.55 |
| School trips | Ad Hoc | Free | Free |
| Nappies if needed are to be provided by Parent/carers | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Baby wipes and nappy bags if needed | Free | Free | Free |
You can pay for any additional hours using tax free childcare https://www.gov.uk/tax-free-childcare?step-by-step-nav=d78aeaf6-1747-4d72-9619-f16efb4dd89d please notify the school office by email at officeadmin@rydal.nalp.org.uk of your child’s name, the reference code, payment amount and date of the payment each time you make a payment.
