Government Funding and Fees
We are delighted to offer a variety of payment options for families including vouchers, tax free and government funded childcare.
Three and Four Year olds
All three and four year olds in England are entitled to 15 hours of free nursery time each week for 38 weeks of the year.
- This free nursery time kicks in from the term after their 3rd birthday.
- 30 hour funding is available for some families (dependent on circumstances). Please see 30 hours free childcare - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
- For this age group, there is an option for additional paid hours, at £5/ hour
Two Year Olds
Some families are eligible to 15 hours free childcare for a two year old, if parents/ carers are in receipt of specified benefits. Please see: https://www.gov.uk/free-early-education
Paying for your childcare
If you don't have funding, each 3 hour session costs £15.00 for two year olds.
Employer Childcare Vouchers are accepted here, and we take payment via the Tax Free Childcare scheme, where parents only pay 80% of fees. Please see Tax-Free Childcare - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Nursery Fees are due in advance, payable through a ParentPay account. Payment is required even if your child misses a session (i.e. you are on holiday or ill) as the fee secures your child’s place. This is normal practice in childcare services.
For further advice:
If you have any difficulty identifying which options are best for your circumstances, please contact us:
Beech Avenue: swindonnurseryBA@swindon-academy.org (Beech Avenue), 01793 426985.
Alton Close: swindonnurseryAC@swindon-academy.org (Alton Close), 01793 723 677.