PROSPECTUS
You can read a PDF version of our Prospectus.
REGISTRATION
Children are registered for entry (usually in September) when they are rising two and a half. There may be occasional places at other times of the year. The offer of a place is subject to availability.
Places are confirmed before Christmas for the following year entry date. If you are interested in registering your child please download and send. Registration does not guarantee a place. For further information please contact the Principal.
Download our Registration Form
TERM DATES
AUTUMN TERM 2022
Begins: Thursday, 8 Sep
Ends: Thursday, 8 Dec
Half Term: Thursday 20 Oct - Friday, 28 Oct(inclusive)
Staff inset day (no school): Wednesday, 19 Oct
SPRING TERM 2023
Begins: Thursday, 5 Jan
Ends: Friday, 24 Mar
Half Term: Monday, 13 Feb - Friday, 17 Feb (inclusive)
Staff inset day (no school): Friday, 10 Feb
SUMMER TERM 2023
Begins: Tuesday, 18 Apr
Early May Bank Holiday (no school) – Monday, 1st May
Ends: Friday, 7 Jul
Half Term: Monday, 29 May - Friday, 2 Jun (inclusive)
New September intake Induction Morning (no school): Friday, 26 May
SCHOOL HOURS
Core Sessions (Morning):
9am - 12.15pm (Monday - Friday)
Extended Hours:
Lunch Club - 12.15pm - 1pm (Tuesday - Thursday)
Afternoon Sessions including Lunch Club:
12.15 pm - 3pm (Monday - Thursday)
Forest School:
1pm - 3pm (Mondays) - numbers are limited and on a “first come first served” basis
Caterpillar Group:
One optional afternoon on Mondays (1.30 - 3pm) in the Summer Term prior to children starting in the September.
FEES & FUNDING
Barnes Montessori Nursery participates in the Early Education Funding Scheme (EEF). The 3 - 4 year old EEF is a universal funding that is effective the term following the child’s third birthday. Further information on request.
You can request our PDF document containing further information about fees and funding.
SCHOOL POLICIES
The School has an extensive list of school policies which are available upon request. They are reviewed annually and more frequently if necessary.
SAFEGUARDING and CHILD PROTECTION
Barnes Montessori Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff, students, volunteers and parents to share this commitment.
