PARK HILL NURSERY SCHOOL

Our Nursery School opened in 2002.  Admission is for children who are three years of age and whose parents wish them to attend St. Joseph’s School.

The Nursery and Reception years are collectively known as the Foundation Stage.  The curriculum for this stage is split into six sections – Creative Development; Physical Development; Mathematical Development; Personal, Social and Emotional Development; Communication, Language and Literacy.  The children experience a variety of play and practical activities which enable them to achieve their goals within a specific curriculum area.  The learning for each area is explained on the parent information board at the entrance to the nursery, and the “Let’s look at” board within the Nursery focuses on a different area each week.

Nursery children have a rest period of 20 minutes each day.  Dance and P.E. lessons take place once a week.  The before and after school club service is based in the Nursery and can be used as and when required.

Nursery policies and procedures can be seen on request.  Children may partake of induction sessions before joining the Nursery.  This is arranged with the Headteacher.  Parents may stay with the children during these sessions to help them to settle.

Hours

              Full Day                          9.00 am – 3.30 pm

              Mornings                        9.00 am – 12 noon

              Afternoons                     12.30 pm – 3.30 pm

Fees

              Full time (10 sessions)                         £3,800 per year

              Half time (5 sessions)                           £1,950 per year

              Individual sessions                                £395 per session per year

Fees may be paid on a termly basis, or by monthly standing order.  All children are entitled to the Nursery Education Grant when aged 3 and 4.

After School Club

Nursery children may use the After School Club both in the mornings and afternoons.  Charges are invoiced monthly according to the number of sessions attended.

Summer School

The Summer School is available to Nursery children.  It operates daily for four weeks during the summer holidays and may be used on a full time or occasional basis.