Key Information

Endon Hall Nursery – Parent/Carer Information

Nursery provision was introduced at Endon Hall Primary & Nursery School in September 2014, catering for Rising 3’s, 3-4 year olds, and then extended to cater for 2 year olds in September 2024. The Nursery is managed by the Headteacher and Governors of Endon Hall Primary & Nursery School. The vision and core values upheld at Endon Hall start from Nursery and are part of all we do throughout a child’s journey with us. Our Nursery staff are highly experienced and committed professionals, with the qualifications, qualities and expertise required to make the provision a success.

This page gives parents/carers information about the aims, terms and conditions, and specific details regarding the running of the Nursery. A separate document exists, which details the formalities of the agreement.

Opening Times and Fees

The Nursery day starts at 8.45am and finishes at 3.15pm Monday to Friday, during term time.

All 2, 3 and 4 year olds receive 15 government funded hours (EEF) from the term after they turn 2. This equates to either five 3 hour sessions or 2.5 days. If hours are required beyond the funded hours, one hour costs £6. We are flexible in our approach, but a minimum of 15 hours per week is required to fully deliver and assess the Early Years curriculum.

Some 3-4 year olds are eligible for 30 hours funding from the term after they turn 3. This equates to a full-time place (8.45am – 3.15pm, 5 days a week, during term time) or can be used up to 30 hours i.e. any number of hours above the 15 government funded hours and below the 30 hours. Parents/carers check their eligibility and are issued with an eligibility code, which we verify and then apply accordingly. Eligibility has to be re-checked every 3 months.

Please note, a ‘full day’ is based on 9am – 3pm, 5 days a week, but the Nursery day runs from 8.45am – 3.15pm, to fall in line with the start time for the whole school and the Reception and Key Stage 1 finish time. Funding will be claimed accordingly.

Please see below links to useful websites regarding funding:

Children can join our Nursery once they turn 2 (please talk to us about the best time for your 2 year old to start), with 15 hours funding available. Parents/carers can top this up if they wish to access increased hours/until the 30 hour government funding starts/if they’re not eligible for 30 hours funding, by selecting from the following sessions, based on availability. The costs are:

• 8.45am – 11.45am (3 hours)                       £18.00*    (if not NEF funded)                                    *£24 for 2 year olds
• 11.45am – 12.45pm (extended lunch)      £6.00*      (if not NEF funded)                                   *£8 for 2 year olds
•  11.45am – 3.15pm (3.5 hours)                    £21.00*    (if not NEF funded)                                    *£28 for 2 year olds
• 8.45am – 3.15pm (6.5 hours)                     £36.00*    (if not NEF funded)                                    *£48 for 2 year olds

Our Before & After School provision (Phoenix Club) operates from Monday to Friday, during term time. Parents/carers of Nursery children can access Phoenix Club either side of their Nursery sessions if required. Phoenix Club hours and fees are subject to change. Siblings receive a 10% discount (applied to the second/third sibling for every full paying child), and anyone booking a full day (breakfast AND after school) will receive a 50p discount (£14.25 instead of £14.75).

• • • Phoenix Breakfast Club: 7.30am – 8.45am (£6.00 including breakfast)
    • Phoenix After School Club: 3.15pm – 5.30pm (£8.75 including a light snack)
    • Phoenix Breakfast & After School Club: 7.30am – 8.45am and 3.15pm – 5.30pm (£14.25 including breakfast and a light afternoon snack)

Healthy Eating / Snacks / Lunch

Free milk is provided during each session. Parents/carers are asked to send a piece of fruit to share each day. We utilise the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Nutrition Guidance (Sept 2025) to support and promote a healthy, balanced, nutritious diet (including meals, snacks, and drinks) for children.

For those children attending for the full day, the afternoon session and the extended morning session, lunch can be provided. If you wish your child to have a school lunch, the cost is currently £3.20 per day. This is payable by the parent/carer and has to be ordered online with Edwards & Ward (our caterers). Alternatively, you can send your child with a packed lunch. We provide suggestions for packed lunches, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Nutrition Guidance (Sept 2025).

Payment of Fees

Nursery fees are payable in advance, either termly (three weeks before the end of each term) or monthly (by the 1st of every month). Payments are to be made via ParentPay (online) as per the invoice issued, and are based on the sessions stated in the Parent Agreement/Request for Place form.

Fees must be paid for every session reserved and refunds are not payable for holidays taken in term time, sickness or school closure beyond our control. Failure to pay fees on time will result in a late payment fee of £10 and can result in termination of a place(s). Late payment fees, once applied, are payable within one calendar month of being issued.

Many parents/carers use Childcare Vouchers to pay for Phoenix Club. Therefore, this facility is available for payment of Nursery fees. Please inform us as to which company you are registered with and we will ensure we are also registered and able to receive payments.

Late collection fees

Late collections (after 11.45am if the morning session is attended; after 12.45pm if the extended morning session is attended; or after 3.15pm if the afternoon or full day session is attended, on the Nursery clock) will result in a penalty charge. This will be a charge of £5.00 for the first 0-15 minutes and £5.00 for every 0-15 minutes after that. Charges will be added to the next fee payment. Late collection fees, once applied, are payable within one calendar month of being issued.

Bookings

Four weeks’ notice is required in writing for any alteration to your requirements or to end your placement.

All contracts will automatically carry forward on a termly basis (3 terms in total per academic year), unless a calendar months’ notice is given.

All contracts run to the end of the academic year (i.e. the end of the Summer Term) in which the child joins the Nursery.

Admissions

Admissions to our Nursery class shall be determined by the criteria set out below:

1. 1. Siblings
   2. Children residing in our catchment area
   3. Children requiring a full time place i.e. 5 full days per week
   4. Children whose age on entry means they could be accessing the Nursery for over 3 terms

Our rationale for opening a Nursery on site was to enable children who would previously have secured a place in our Reception class (catchment and siblings) to access Endon Hall as early as possible. Therefore, once a session reaches 80% capacity, we will defer a decision for children who do not meet criteria 1 and 2. Once contracts are signed, four weeks’ notice is required in writing if either the school or parent/carer wishes to make any alterations to places, or to end a placement.

Admissions for the Autumn Term:

• For those meeting Criteria 1 and 2, decisions are made in March each year for the following September, if the Nursery has been full since the previous September.
• Deferred decisions for those not meeting Criteria 1 & 2 are made in May each year, following receipt of our Reception admissions list.
• If places remain available after the September intake each year:

Admissions for the Spring Term:

• Decisions for those who meet Criteria 1 and 2: By 1st October
• Deferred decisions for those not meeting Criteria 1 & 2: By 1st November

Admissions for the Summer Term:

• Decisions for those who meet Criteria 1 and 2: By the end of January
• Deferred decisions for those who do not meet Criteria 1 and 2: By the end of February

Toileting

Children in our Nursery will span from age 2 to age 4. Therefore, it is inevitable that they will be at different stages of independence with toileting when they join us. Wherever possible we would encourage parents/carers to ensure children are dry when they start. However, we know this will be difficult for some children and we accommodate each child’s toileting needs as appropriate to the individual. Please talk to us about this to let us know your child’s requirements.

Uniform

We believe that a smart appearance portrays a sense of pride and belonging to our school family. To achieve this, we have clear guidelines on our school uniform and PE uniform. We have high expectations that our children wear it with honour. From Nursery through to Year 6, our uniform is the same. However, we do allow PE uniform (black joggers/leggings) to be worn at all times in the Nursery, due to the age of the children and nature of the activities. 

Our uniform suppliers are Motif Marketing on Millrise Road, Milton and National Schoolwear Centres, Hanley. We encourage children to take pride in their appearance, both in school and when they are out in the community or on an educational visit.

Uniform items

• • • Grey skirt/pinafore/trousers/shorts (or black joggers/leggings in Nursery)
    • Red checked dress (in the summer)
    • White polo shirt (Nursery—Year 2)
    • White shirt (KS2)
    • Red jumper/cardigan (with school logo)
    • White, grey or black socks or tights
    • Black shoes (flat soles)
    • Plain red, white or black hair bands, clips or bobbles only
    • School tie (KS2 only)

PE Uniform

• • • White polo shirt (ideally with school logo but not essential)
    • Red shorts
    • Red jumper/cardigan (must have school logo)
    • Black tracksuit bottoms (ideally with school logo but not essential) or black leggings (EYFS only)
    • Black pumps/black or white trainers

Other:

• • • We request that all items of your child’s clothing are clearly named.
    • We recommend that children have a full change of clothes with them at all times.

Safeguarding / Security

The same stringent security procedures in place during the school day will apply during Nursery opening times. The Nursery is managed by Miss Lewis (Headteacher) and the governors of Endon Hall. Endon Hall staff will lead the Nursery, with Safeguarding and Health & Safety being a priority at all times.

Supervision of children outside of the Nursery opening times remains the responsibility of the parent/carer. Children must be escorted to and from the building by their parent/carer or other nominated person.

Children will only be allowed home with their parent/carer or other nominated person (by prior arrangement with the staff). Where a parent/carer does not arrive by 11.45am/12.45pm (if the morning/extended session is attended) or by 3.15pm (if the afternoon or full day session is attended) and no reason is communicated for the late collection, a telephone call will be made to the parent/carer. If the parent/carer is non-contactable the emergency contact provided will be contacted. Where neither the parent/carer nor the emergency contact can be reached, the Safeguarding Policy dictates that the First Response team are contacted, to ensure that safe provision is made for the child.

Parking

The staff car park is not accessible to parents/carers for the purposes of drop off or collection. We ask parents/carers who are parking on the roads leading up to Endon Hall Primary & Nursery School to park safely, legally, and to consider our neighbours. We have an informal agreement with The Plough which means our parents/carers can park on their rear car park. Restrictions are in place to ensure the safety of all our children and state that no parking at the front of the school (where the yellow lines are marked) is permitted. We thank you in advance for your cooperation.

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