Willow Nursery School is one of Central Bedfordshire's two Nursery Schools. The highly experienced staff consist of graduate teachers and qualified teaching assistants. The school is a highly resourced, purpose built, specialised setting for two, three and four year olds. The two year old children have separate provision in our 'Catkins Class'.
We offer fifteen hours per week of free provision to children from the term after their third birthday. We have some places available for children to have 30 hours per week. This is for working parents who are eligible. We also offer fifteen hours of free provision for eligible two year olds from the term after their second birthday.
We offer fifteen hours per week of free provision to children from the term after their third birthday. We have some places available for children to have 30 hours per week. This is for working parents who are eligible. We also offer fifteen hours of free provision for eligible two year olds from the term after their second birthday.
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There are places available for two year olds. These are on a first come, first served basis. There is no waiting list. Some two year olds are entitled to 15 hours of funding from the term after they turn 2 (see 2 year old funding section). Two year old children that are paying for sessions can begin any time from their second birthday.
Central Bedfordshire Council gives childcare providers the opportunity to offer 2 year of funding for up to 15 hours for eligible children. Children will be eligible for the funding the term following their second birthday subject to the funding dates set by Central Bedfordshire's Council. These can be found in the Central Bedfordshire Councils local agreement for providers offering provision for 2, 3, and 4 year olds.
At Willow Nursery School, we deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework as set out by the Department for Education. The legal welfare requirements that everyone registered to look after children must follow to keep your child safe and promote their welfare. The 7 areas of learning and development which guide our engagement with your child's play and activities as they learn new skills and knowledge.
There is before and after school provision (Cool Kid's Club) at our neighbouring school, Hadrian Academy which the Nursery children can attend. This runs from 7.30am until the start of school and from the end of the school day until 5.25 pm. The Before and after school club staff will bring children between the two schools, as needed.
The government set out its deinfition of British Values in the 2011 Prevent Strategy, and these values have been reiterated by the Prime Minister in 2015. We listen to children's and parents voice. Parent questionnaires are completed every year. Children are also asked what they like about school and how it could be made even better.
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