Nursery Provision

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Ofsted and Diocesan rated Outstanding Catholic School – Link to Ofsted Report

• Curriculum especially designed for 2 year olds following National Curriculum guidance learning through play. Overseen by experienced qualified teachers.
• We have 2 year old and 3 year old places in our Nursery.
• Fully flexible days /hours to suit parents needs from 8:35am – 3:10pm term time only (morning sessions are usually 8:35-12:00.  If you would like afternoon sessions or other timings please let us know)
• FREE Funded SPACES AVAILABLE**
• Only £120 /£240 per week for 15 /30 hours for fee paying families. (Only £24 per half day and £48 per full day)
• Extended provision available 7:30am to 6:00pm
• School ranked nationally in top 10%
• Year 1 Phonics ranked nationally in top 3%
• Apply  On-line-application-form/
• **ALL 3 year old children are able to access a FREE part-time 15 hour place the term after their child turns 3.
• 2 year olds of working families may also eligible* for 15 hours per week.
• 3 year olds of working families may also be eligible* for 30 hours per week

*Eligible working parents – this means that each parent is working and earning under £100K per year and at least £167 per week (equal to 16 hours at national minimum or living wage)

Early Years Funding Parents FAQ May 2024

Our staff are highly qualified, dedicated and caring, with a wealth of experience in delivering early years education. We provide a free hot lunch for all full-time children.

We offer fun packed activities across the week to develop skills and understanding through play. The children are presented with a wide range of practical experiences intended to motivate, stimulate and challenge and which promote learning through experience and encouragement of independence.

Nestled in the midst of a busy community, St Joseph’s Catholic Nursery is a hive of learning and provides fantastic outdoor, woodland space for children to explore. Our wonderfully spacious and colourful learning environment has the most up-to-date facilities to encourage your child’s development, providing a happy and secure stepping-stone from which your child can progress onto ‘big’ school.

Nursery – Frequently Asked Questions 

If you would like to talk with someone about any questions you may have, please contact the school on 0207 272 1270 or office@st-josephs.islington.sch.uk

What age do you take children?

We take children from 2 years old.

Do you accept Children who are NOT baptised Catholic?

We are a fully inclusive school and accept applications irrespective of faith.  We have spaces in our 2 year old provision, Nursery and Reception classes

What hours do you offer?

The School Day for Nursery runs from 8.40am – 3.00pm.  We have fully flexible sessions with either a morning session until 11:45am or a full day until 3:00pm. You can choose days and morning or full day sessions to suit your needs.

We also offer Breakfast Club 7:30am and After School Club from 3:00pm until 6:00pm.

More information here: Extended School Information

Apply here:  Extended School Booking Form

Who can I contact regarding any questions I may have?

Contact the school in the first instance 02072721270 or office@st-josephs.islington.sch.uk

What is the Funded Childcare offer?

• ALL 3 year old children are able to access a FREE part-time 15 hour place the term after their child turns 3.
• 2 year olds of working families may also eligible* for 15 hours per week.
• 3 year olds of working families may also be eligible* for 30 hours per week

*Eligible working parents – this means that each parent is working and earning under £100K per year and at least £167 per week (equal to 16 hours at national minimum or living wage)

Please note, we accept employer vouchers, bursary funding through colleges or the Local Authority and Government Tax Free Childcare.  Currently all 3 years olds can access 15 hours free of charge the term after they reach 3 (see below table).

You can also contact the Family Information Service 02075275959 or fis@islington.gov.uk

Check what help you could get with childcare costs?

Childcare calculator

How do I find out about my childcare eligibility and get a code?

Many working parents of 2 olds are eligible to receive 15 hours funded childcare and 3 and 4 year olds 30 hours childcare.

Use the following website to find out more information about paying for childcare www.childcarechoices.gov.uk.  HMRC recommends applying by the 31st December, March & July in order for the school to receive the funding.  If an eligibility code is not received before a child starts parents may have to pay for the provision.  Parents must provide the code to school as soon as they receive it.  The extended 15/30 hour entitlement is intended to support working parents with the cost of childcare and enable them, where they wish, to return to work or work additional hours.  The government has an online eligibility checking tool for parents/carers at https://childcare-support.tax.service.gov.uk/.

You will need to use this tool to check your eligibility. If eligible, you will receive a code which you give to the school office together with your National Insurance Number and your child’s date of birth.  Providers must validate a code before they can receive funding for your nursery place.   Eligibility codes will be valid for a certain period of time and you will be reminded by the HRMC to re-confirm your eligibility every 3 months.

What if I am not eligible for 15 hours or 30 hours how much do I need to pay?

For non-eligible children there is a charge of £120 per week for all part-time places (8:40 am – 11:45 am) and extended hour arrangements including lunch (11:55 am – 3:00 pm) is also available for those parents who accept a part-time place at a total charge of £240 per week. Children who are 3 years old who are not eligible for a 30 hour code would pay a charge of £120 per week for the full-time provision (8:40 am – 3:00 pm).