Why Roots &Shoots?

PLAY IS THE HIGHEST FORM OF RESEARCH

‘Roots & Shoots’ is a school-led early education setting, led by Glenthorne Community Primary School. We understand that choosing a starting point for your child’s learning adventures is one of the most important decisions you will ever make.

Guided by our vision of ‘Educated. Engaged. Inspired’ , you can be assured that your child’s whole progression is always at the centre of our minds. Roots & Shoots offers a warm and welcoming start to your child’s education, led by a family of highly experienced staff, each with a passion for early learning and play. We pride ourselves on creating a nurturing environment where children are supported to grow, not just academically, but also spiritually, morally, emotionally, culturally, socially and physically.

 As part of the Glenthorne school family, Roots & Shoots benefits from two beautifully created early years spaces; purpose-built facilities; a wealth of outdoor education opportunities in gardens, forests and fields and a seamless transition into the next stage of their Glenthorne journey.

FUNDING& PRICES

The government has numerous funding options available to support families with the cost of Early Years education and childcare. These include options for 15 and 30 hours childcare for 3 and 4year-olds and the Think 2 funding scheme which provides 15 free hours of childcare for 2-year-olds to eligible families.



We also have a list ready for the new working family, two year old provision which starts from April.

More information regarding funding which may be available for you can be found at www.childcarechoices.gov.uk and we urge you to speak with us if you need any help with applying.

Glenthorne prides itself on offering affordable Early Years education for all. As such, our nursery fees will be reviewed each year to ensure that we are always offering the very best value for money. Please look at our current nursery fees and payment schedules.

PRICES

GOVERNMENT FUNDINGS

The current offer

In England, all parents and carers of 3 and 4-year-olds are

entitled to 15 hours a week childcare support with registered

childcare providers.

Eligible working parents and carers of children aged 3-4 can also

get an additional 15 hours childcare support, bringing their total

up to 30 hours a week.

Some parents of 2-year-old children may also be entitled to 15

hours support.

Your hours can be used per week for 38 weeks of the year (during

school term time).

You can use Tax-Free Childcare or Universal Credit for Childcare

whilst claiming your 15 or 30 hours of childcare support.

The upcoming expansion

From April 2024, working parents of 2-year-olds will be able to

access 15 hours childcare support.

From September 2025, working parents of children under the

age of 5 will be entitled to 30 hours of childcare a week.

WE HAVE PLACES AVAILABLE IN THE AFTERNOON FOR 3-4 YEARS.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR 2 YEAR OLDS AND WRAP AROUND.

YOU CAN ALSO RESERVE A PLACE FOR APRIL 2024 FOR WHEN THE NEW  FUNDING STARTS.

PLEASE DOWNLOAD OUR APPLICATION FORM