Applying For a Place

All 3-4 year olds are entitled to 15 hours per week of government funded education/childcare during term time.  Children of working parents may be eligible for an additional 15 hours a week (30 hours free entitlement).  To find out if you are eligible for funded 30 hours please visit the Gov.uk website  If you are not eligible for 30 hours free entitlement but require more than 15 hours we offer chargeable places.

We also offer a limited number of places for two year olds which are payable unless you are entitled to two year old funding.

We are open 8.00am – 5.15pm. Download your application form or ring the school office on 01223 508790.

There are a number of ways you can choose to take your 15 hour entitlement as detailed below:

Option 1

Five mornings
8.45am-11.45am

Option 2

Five afternoons
12.45 – 3.45pm

Option 3*

Monday 8.45am-3.45pm
Tuesday 8.45am-3.45pm
Wednesday 8.45am-11.45am

Option 4*

Wednesday 12.45pm-3.45pm
Thursday 8.45am-3.45pm
Friday 8.45am-3.45pm

*If you take up this option there will be a charge for lunch and care.

Children are eligible for a place at a Local Authority Nursery school from the beginning of the term following their 3rd birthday.

For this purpose the terms are as follows (these are in line with the Early Years Education Funding Term Dates):

Autumn Term – 1st September to 31st December
Spring Term – 1st January to 31st March
Summer Term – 1st April to 31st August

Parents may register their interest in a place at a Nursery School at any time by completing and returning the Nursery application form to the nursery they wish to apply to.

Download the Nursery Application Form

Forms must be returned to Brunswick Nursery School either by email or post.

Places are allocated according to the criteria set out in the  LA Nursery Admissions Policy 2025-2026

 

Please contact our Office on 01223 508790 for further clarification.

Places are sometimes available during the year so please do contact us at any time.

Brunswick Integrated Care
In addition we offer a limited number of extra chargeable hours as well as Breakfast & After school clubs.

Breakfast Club
Monday-Friday 8.00am-8.45am

After school Club
Monday-Friday 3.45pm-5.15pm

Some good reasons why we think you should choose Brunswick Nursery School for your child:

  • Up to five terms of excellent early years education
  • Well-qualified, dedicated and caring staff
  • A rich and varied curriculum offering first hand experiences
  • An excellent partnership with parents and carers
  • An interesting and child friendly walled garden
  • Support and facilities for all children, whatever their needs
  • ‘An outstanding school’ judged by OFSTED September 2022