Government funding / Options 2026

Government funded hours

From April 2026 we will be offering Government funding over 51 weeks per year (All year around) Monday to Friday from 10 am till 4 pm (you can access Government funded hours without a requirement to purchase additional private hours)*

570 Hours or 1140 hours

£0

This is your yearly total governemnt funded hours, that are fully paid for by the government and therfore show as no cost to parents  ( 11.18 or 22.35 hours per week) dependent on what you qualify for, this can be checked via your government online account 

optional Daily food service

£8.00

Government funding does not cover the costs of food therefore You have the option to purchase food whist your child is with us , this includes a freshly cooked lunch with pudding and an the morning and afternoon afternoon snack. You also have the option to provide you own packed lunch and snack's by following the busy buddies "packed lunch/snack" policy  


All Government funded hours are subject to availability , Funding is delivered over 51 weeks per year providing either 570 Hours per year (11.18 hours per week) or 1140 hours per year (22.35 hours per week) both dependent on your individual entitlement that can be checked on the Government childcare choices website. The nursery will be closed on all bank holidays including Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day and the period between Christmas and new year so staff can spend time with their family, No funding is used or claimed during this period No hours will be refunded due to child absences or holidays . Should you not require the food service we will provide you with our "packed lunch and snack policy"