Early Years Funding & Fees

Sir Leslie Martin Nursery Ltd

Operating Hours

8:00am - 6:00pm, Monday to Friday

Government Funded Hours

Cost to you: £0.00 (fully funded by government)

We proudly offer:

  • ✓ 15 hours (Universal) – For all 3 & 4-year-olds
  • ✓ 15 hours (Additional support) – For eligible 2-year-olds receiving additional support
  • ✓ Up to 30 hours (Working parents) – For eligible children from the term after they turn 9 months until they start school

Delivery Pattern: Both term-time and stretched Parents can choose either pattern

Transparency Note:

"30 Hours" is an annual allowance of 1,140 hours. Because we are open ~51 weeks a year, we stretch this allowance so you have consistent funding year-round. This equals 22.35 funded hours per week.

Available Sessions:

All day Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm

Note on Continuous Days:

Families accessing continuous days (e.g. 9am-4pm) using funded hours may stay for the lunch period. A charge applies for the meal/supervision, or you may collect your child between 12:00pm-1:00pm at no cost.

About Our Optional Services

Government funding covers high-quality early education and childcare. It does not cover meals, consumables, or additional activities.

At Sir Leslie Martin Nursery Ltd, we offer these optional services to enhance your child's experience and provide convenience for busy families.

The majority of our families choose these services for the quality and peace of mind they provide.

Fresh, Nutritious Meals (Optional)

We provide freshly prepared meals daily using locally sourced ingredients. All meals are allergy-aware and nut-free.

Breakfast£4
Lunch£4
Afternoon Tea£4

Packed Lunch Alternative:

Parents wishing to provide their own meals may do so, subject to our requirements:

Packed lunches must be nut-free and meet our nutritional guidelines. Please provide:
• Food in clearly labelled, leak-proof containers with your child's name
• A freezer block to keep food fresh and safe
• At least one portion of fruit or vegetables
• Healthy, balanced meals appropriate for your child's age
• No sweets, chocolate bars, or fizzy drinks

All packed lunches must comply with our allergen policy. Please complete our Packed Lunch Agreement Form and give 4 weeks' notice.

Daily Care Essentials (Optional)

To make life easier for busy families, we provide all the essentials your child needs throughout the day.

Nappies & Wipes£1.33 per day
Sun Cream (summer)£1.33 per day
1.33

Parents may supply their own care items if preferred. Please provide sufficient supplies for the full day in a clearly labelled bag.

Enrichment Activities (Optional)

Forest school £0.40 per session
Science bots £0.40 per session
Arts and crafts£0.40 per session
Cookery£0.40 per session
Gardening £0.40 per session

All activities are optional and do not affect your child's place with us.

Additional Private Hours

£7.50 per hour

Admissions Policy

Places are allocated on a priority to siblings basis.

Registration & Deposits

Refundable deposit: £50 (refunded within 6 weeks of your child's start date)

Invoicing & Payments

Your invoice will clearly itemise your free funded hours (showing £0.00) separately from any optional meals, consumables, or private hours.

✓ We accept Tax-Free Childcare & Universal Credit payments