Admission | Public School

How our fees work

Option 1: Funded-only (stretched across 48 weeks)

For families using 15 or 30 hours only.
We “stretch” funding over 48 weeks so you get more weeks of childcare.
- 30 hours entitlement → 24 funded hours per week (across 3 days).
- 15 hours entitlement → 12 funded hours per week (across 2–3 days).
Set attendance patterns only (no extra paid hours on top).
Consumables/meals: either provide your own, or ask us to supply them for £5 per attending day.
If stretching takes you slightly over the annual entitlement, we’ll adjust one week so there’s no charge.

Option 2: Wraparound childcare (51 weeks, funding can reduce fees)

Book the days you need:
- Full day 07:30–18:00.
- Half day 08:00–13:00 or 13:00–18:00.
Minimum booking: either two half days, or one full day. If you take at least one full day, you may add a single half day.
If you’re entitled to 15 or 30 hours, we apply funding (stretched across 48 weeks) up to our set daily caps. The calculator handles this for you automatically.
Fees are averaged over 12 months. We charge for 51 weeks (we close between Christmas and New Year).

Day rates

Before you start

Know whether you’re eligible for 15 hours, 30 hours, or no funding. Check to see if you eligible https://www.beststartinlife.gov.uk/eligibility-checker
Decide how many full or half days you need.
Then use the calculator below for your monthly estimate. We’ll confirm your final fees in writing.
Please check out tax free childcare – for every £10 you pay for childcare you can save £2 https://www.gov.uk/tax-free-childcare