‘Learning for Life.’
Admission & Induction Information
Nursery
At present there are 2 points of entry for children into nursery; these are September and January. Children can start the term after their third birthday subject to availability of places. You can register your interest in your child attending our nursery when the reach the appropriate age by submitting their details using the following online form:
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/Nurseryinterest
You can also register your interest by phoning us on 0114 2883109, emailing enquiries@stocksbridge-nur.sheffield.sch.uk or calling in to the school office in person.
Children are entitled to 15 hours nursery education which is funded and we currently offer these 15 hours as 2.5 days.
30 hour places
Who could be eligible?
- Parents who expect to earn equivalent to 16 hours at National Minimum or Living Wage
- This equates to £120 a week (or approx. £6000 per year for each parent over 25 years old or £112 (£5800) for parents 21-24 years old.
- Paid, self employed or zero hours contract.
- Parent should be seeking 30 hours free childcare to enable them to work.
- Eligible if on maternity, paternity, parental or adoption leave or statutory sick pay.
If you lose eligibility there is a ‘grace period’ for a short period of time. You would then be entitled to the universal 15 hour period.
- Check you’re eligible https://www.gov.uk/apply-30-hours-free-tax-free-childcare
- Check if you’ll be better off
- Apply for 30 hours free child care
- Give your code to the childcare provider – that’s us, along with NI number and child’s DOB.
- Sign into your account to reconfirm your details.
You must have a valid code before the end of the month before a new term starts – by the 31st August, 31st December & 31st March. You have to reconfirm your eligibility every 3 months. If you apply more than 3 months before the term starts, you have to reconfirm your eligibility in your account in order to keep your code valid!
We aim to make starting nursery as comfortable as possible for both children and parents. During the term prior to your child starting nursery you will be invited to an induction meeting, for a short presentation and to collect your child’s welcome pack. We also offer you and your child a short nursery visit alongside other children during this term.
Home visits take place during the term before your child is due to start with us so that they can get to know their key person within the security of their own familiar surroundings. The start dates for children are then staggered throughout the next 3 weeks, so we can best support your child during their first few sessions.
You are welcome to visit nursery before you decide to register your child. Please telephone to arrange an appointment.
Please note that a nursery place does not guarantee a place in school. If you would like a place in school you need to apply for this separately.
Reception
Local authorities must enable pupils to enter Reception for the first time from the September after their 4th birthday.
It is the responsibility of parents to ensure that they apply for a school place for their children when entering Reception for the first time. Applications are made via the Council in the Autumn term (mid-September to early October). The closing date for submitting applications is 15th January each year. Sheffield City Council’s admissions information is available at: Apply for a school place | Sheffield City Council
Most parents choose to start their child’s school life full time in September although not all. We work with parents to formulate the best plan to help the child have a positive and happy start to their school education. We have developed an extensive induction program for parents and children and this begins around May time. We will visit your child in their setting and/or at home. We will hold many induction sessions for you and your child to help everyone get used to school. We give you lots of information at our Induction Evening and we operate a swift, but staggered start in September to allow the children to get used to school life, the new routines and staff.
Nursery & Reception Induction
Please take a look at the following documents which will support your child’s transition into school, making it as enjoyable and seamless as possible.
Nursery Parent Booklet for 2024-2025
Information about Safeguarding
Information about school policies
Information about meals in school and free school meals
Information about school uniform
Information about attendance and absence