TERM DATES 2026 – 2027
All dates are subject to change. Any updates or alterations will be published on our website and shared in our newsletters.
| Term | Dates |
|---|---|
| SUMMER TERM 2026 | |
| Inset Day | Monday 13th April 2026 (School closed for pupils) |
| Term Starts | Tuesday 14th April 2026 |
| Bank Holiday | Monday 4th May 2026 |
| Half Term | Monday 25th May – Friday 29th May 2026 |
| Term Ends | Thursday 16th July 2026 (for children not graduating) |
| Graduation Day | Friday 17th July 2026 (Term ends at 1:00pm) |
| Term | Dates |
| AUTUMN TERM 2026 | |
| Inset Day | Monday 31st Augustt and Tuesday 1st September 2026 (School closed for pupils) |
| Term Starts | Wednesday 2nd September 2026 |
| Half Term | Monday 26th October – Friday 30th October 2026 |
| Term Ends | Friday 18th December 2026 (Term ends at 1:00pm) |
| Term | Dates |
| SPRING TERM 2027 | |
| Inset Day | Monday 4th January 2027 (School closed for pupils) |
| Term Starts | Tuesday 5th January 2027 |
| Half Term | Monday 15th February – Friday 19th February 2027 |
| Term Ends | Thursday 25th March 2027 (Term ends at 1:00pm) |
GOVERNMENT FUNDING
Funding for eligible 1, 2, 3, and 4-year-olds is available.
We accept:
- 15 Hours Funding
- 30 Hours Funding
- Tax-Free Childcare
- Childcare Vouchers
The Early Years Entitlement provides up to 15 or 30 funded hours over 38 weeks per academic year. Funding is applied across your child’s sessions and deducted from your invoice accordingly.
YOUR CHILD’S DAY AT THE NURSERY
| Time | Activity |
| 08:00 – 08:45 | Breakfast Club |
| 08:45 – 09:00 | Registration & Circle Time |
| 09:00 – 13:00 | Montessori Morning Session |
| 12:00 – 12:30 | Lunch Time (included within morning session) |
| 13:00 – 17:00 | Montessori Afternoon Session |
| 17:00 | Home Time |
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
• Bumpkin Yoga
• Science Club
• Jumping Jacks Gymnastics
• Music & Movement
• Sports (P.E.)
• Rhyme Library (once per term)
• Nature Walks (once per month)
• Art Projects (once per term)
PICK-UP POLICY
If you need to collect your child earlier than their usual collection time, please arrange this with management in advance.
To minimise disruption to the children’s learning environment, we kindly ask families to observe the session finish times of:
- 1:00pm
- 5:00pm
Late collection charges:
- £15 for the first 15 minutes
- £1 per minute thereafter
BREAKFAST CLUB
8:00am – 8:45am
(Additional charge: £10)
Breakfast options may include:
- Brown toast
- Cheese
- Butter (we do not use margarine)
- Cornflakes
- Rice Krispies
- Organic cow’s milk
- Oat milk
SNACK TIME
Healthy snacks are available throughout the session.
Our snack menu may include:
- A variety of fresh fruits and vegetables
- Toast with butter or hummus
- Rice crackers
- Breadsticks
- Cheese
- Raisins
- Water
- Organic cow’s milk
- Oat milk
From time to time, children may also be introduced to a variety of exotic fruits as part of their learning experience.
Please ensure all allergies and dietary requirements are communicated to the Nursery Manager.