Pre-School (3-5)

reparation for primary school begins in earnest on the ground floor, where we continue to follow the EYFS focussing on different themes every week.

We have a full-blown messy area (for sand, water, paint and gluing activities), a role play area equipped with dressing up clothes, a carpet area, a quiet corner, a computer area and also an DVD player with surround sound to watch short education films. We have even installed a popular drinking fountain – another step in children’s preparation for the primary school environment.

We have ‘free flow’ access to the garden where children can go out into the garden as and when they wish.

Nursery Education Grant 15 & 30 Hours (NEG)

Your child can start their free 30 hours childcare the term after they turn 3 years old and have received a valid 30 hours eligibility code from HMRC, You can check your eligibility here https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/

You may get asked for further information as part of your application, so apply well ahead of the start date for each term.

To keep your 30 hours free childcare place you need to check your details are up to date every 3 months.

If you don’t meet the 30 hours criteria, The standard 15 hours will still be available for you to claim.

The Cumbria term dates can be found here https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/schools-and-education/school-term-and-holiday-dates

Fresh air and fresh food every day

All our food at Sunny Brow has always been freshly-made daily – long before the new government emphasis on healthy eating in schools.

At 9:30 and 2 o’clock every day, children break for a healthy snack of fruit and water, and at lunchtimes all our toddlers and pre-school children sit at the table for a two-course hot lunch.

We believe that all children should learn their table manners before starting school. If parents need their children to stay with us after 4 o’clock we ask them to provide another healthy snack for a tea time break.

Pre-School (3-5)

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