At Graven Hill Preschool, we offer a flexible, nurturing early years provision for children aged 2–4. Our session structure, funding options and fees ensure that families can access high‑quality early education that meets their needs.

Our Session Structure

We offer three daily sessions during term time:

Session 1 – 8.30am-11.30am – this session is included in funded hours. Parents who are not entitled to government funded hours have to pay for this session. For families not eligible for funded hours, these sessions are charges at £7 per hour.

Session 2 - 11.30 - 2.30pm – this session is included in funded hours. Parents who are not entitled to government funded hours have to pay for this session. For families not eligible for funded hours, these sessions are charges at £7 per hour.

Session 3 - 2.30pm - 3pm – this session can be paid for using 15 hour or 30 hour funding provided that those hours have not already been used elsewhere. If this session takes you above your funded entitlement, a charge of £3.50 will be paid in advance. 

Funded Places

We accept all government early education funding:

2‑Year‑Old Funding

Some 2‑year‑olds are eligible for funded early years education.
 

Universal 15 Hours (age 3–4)

All children qualify for 15 hours per week from the term after their 3rd birthday.
 

Extended 30 Hours (age 3–4)

Some working families may qualify for an additional 15 hours, giving 30 hours total.
Families must apply through the government's childcare service.
 

Split Funding

Families may divide their funded hours between our Preschool and other childcare providers.
 

No Mandatory Charges

There are no required payments for children accessing funded hours.
 

What’s Included in Our Fees?

Your child’s session fees cover everything they need for their day, including:

• Breakfast for children attending Breakfast Club – please see our Wrap Around Care page for information about booking this session.
• Morning and afternoon snacks
• A light meal for children attending After School Club – please see our Wrap Around Care page for information about booking this session.
• Nappies, wipes and intimate care resources
   

Lunch can be either:

• a packed lunch brought from home, or
• a paid-for school meal (charged separately).
   

Additional Costs

If your child attends more sessions than their funded entitlement, or is not eligible for funding:

• £7 per hour for session 1 and 2 or £3.50 for session 3.
   

Tax-Free Childcare

Eligible families can use Tax-Free Childcare, where the government contributes 20% towards childcare costs (up to £2,000 per child per year).
 

You can apply for both 30-hour funding and Tax-Free Childcare via the government’s childcare website.
 

Registration

Before your child starts Preschool, we ask families to complete a registration. Forms are available to download from our website or collect from the school office. Once we receive your registration, we will arrange a settling-in ‘stay and play’ session for you and your child.