School Fees And Funding In Hatch End
Rowlands Avenue Preschool offers flexible fees, funding support, and wrap-around care for families.
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Understanding Our Fees and Funding Options
Rowlands Avenue Preschool offers flexible childcare solutions to suit every family. Eligible children can access up to 15 hours of government-funded care each week, while our wrap-around services provide additional hours for busy parents. All fees are clearly outlined and invoiced at the start of each term, with various payment methods available, including childcare vouchers. We're here to help you navigate funding options and ensure your child receives quality early education that fits your budget.
The Early Years Single Funding Formula / Free Entitlement
Each child can claim up to 30 hours per week of free entitlement for 38 weeks of the year from the term after their third birthday. To make the claim, the child must be registered and present at the preschool during 'headcount week' and have provided the preschool with all required documentation requested by the preschool manager. Parents do not receive funding, and no monetary value is associated with free entitlement.
Our free entitlement sessions are available for 38 weeks of the year and are delivered over three terms: Autumn, Spring, and Summer. The sessions are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon or 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM. These sessions are offered subject to availability and are reviewed term-by-term. To claim the maximum entitlement of 15 hours, a child must attend 5 Afternoon sessions over 5 days. The free entitlement covers up to 15 hours per week for 38 weeks (over three terms) per year and does not cover hours outside of our free entitlement hours or other chargeable items that the preschool provides.
The free entitlement is allocated over 38 weeks to ensure ease of payments by direct debits and standing orders. Parents leaving or amending their schedule may result in monies owed to the preschool.
Our preschool is open 38 weeks of the year and offers other sessions apart from free entitlement. Parents are liable to pay Wrap Around Care Fees charged on a sessional basis in the same way our regular fees are charged for additional hours and services outside the Free Entitlement. Wrap Around Care Fees include all services outside the free entitlement sessions. See the Wrap Around Care Fee sheet. Wrap-around Care Fees are in line with the free entitlement code of practice.
Wrap Around Care Fees are due in advance on the first day of the Autumn, Spring, and Summer terms and on October 1, November, February, March, May, and June. Fees are calculated by multiplying the number of sessions booked per week by 38 weeks in the year and dividing by 9 months.
