‘Learning for Life.’
Admission & Induction Information
Nursery
There are 3 points of entry for children into our nursery at the beginning of each new term. These are September (Autumn), January (Spring) and April (Summer). Children can start the term after their third birthday, subject to availability of places. So, for example, children with a date of birth up to the end of August are eligible for a place from September. Children with a date of birth up to the end of December are eligible for a place from January. Entry at the beginning of the Summer term depends upon the date that the Spring term ends. Broadly, children with a date of birth before the end of the Spring Term (at the end of March) would be eligible for a place when we return after the Easter holidays.
You can register your interest in your child attending our nursery when they reach the appropriate age by submitting their details using our online form.
Alternatively, you can also register your interest by phoning us on 0114 2883109, emailing enquiries@stocksbridge-nur.sheffield.sch.uk or calling in to the school office in person Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm.
15 or 30 hour places
All three and four-year-old children are entitled to 15 hours per week free nursery provision. At Stocksbridge Nursery Infant we are able to offer you the following 15hrs nursery pattern*:
15hrs attendance pattern A) – Monday 8.40am to 2.45pm, Tuesday 8.40am to 2.45pm, Wednesday 8.40am – 11.30am.
15hrs attendance pattern B) – Wednesday 11.45 – 2.45pm, Thursday 8.40am to 2.45pm, Friday 8.40am to 2.45pm.
Some children may also be eligible for up to 30 hours free nursery provision. This free entitlement can be taken at one or more providers. At Stocksbridge Nursery Infant we are able to offer the following 30 hours nursery pattern:
30hrs attendance pattern C) – every day Monday to Friday 8.40am to 2.45pm.
*Please note that all attendance patterns are for school term times only.
All the information that you need about help with childcare costs and your eligibility for free provision over the statutory 15hrs per week can be found at the Government website Childcare Choices: https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/
If you intend to claim free provision over the statutory 15hrs per week you need to apply online. You can do this at: https://www.gov.uk/apply-30-hours-free-childcare
If successful, you will be given a 30hr free childcare code. We will need you to provide this code before your child starts nursery in order for you to claim your provision free of charge.
You are welcome to visit nursery before you decide to register your child. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.
Reception
Nursery education is not compulsory. Compulsory education in the UK starts the academic year that your child turns five. Children who turn four up to the 31st August enter Reception for the first time when the new academic year begins in September. Applications for a Reception place are made via the local authority, which in our case is Sheffield City Council. Their admissions information is available at: Apply for a school place | Sheffield City Council
It is the responsibility of parents to ensure that they apply for a school place for their children. Applications for the following academic year open in the the Autumn term (mid-September to early October) and close on the 15th January each year.
Nursery & Reception Induction
We work with parents to formulate the best plan to help the child have a positive and happy start to their school education. We have developed an extensive induction program for parents and children and this begins around May time. We will visit your child in their setting and/or at home. We will hold many induction sessions for you and your child to help everyone get used to school. We give you lots of information at our induction evening and we operate a swift, but staggered start in September to allow the children to get used to school life, the new routines and staff.
Please take a look at the following documents which will support your child’s transition into school, making it as enjoyable and seamless as possible.
Nursery Parent Booklet for 2024-2025
Information about Safeguarding
Information about school policies
Information about meals in school and free school meals
Information about school uniform
Information about attendance and absence