Extended Care at Thomas Wall Nursery

Once your child has started Thomas Wall Nursery, they have the opportunity to join Honeybees. For the children, being in Honeybees is just the same as being at nursery. They have similar learning through play opportunities, including the garden. 

For the children, being in Honeybees is just the same as being at nursery. They have similar learning through play opportunities, including the garden. 

Provision

Some parents may be eligible for free 30 hours for 3-4 year old children. More information about this can be found on:

https://www.gov.uk/30-hours-free-childcare  

The service runs from:

11.30am - 2.30pm (if you have a morning place). You can pay £6.50 a day, £32.50 weekly, to stay until 3.30pm.

9.30am - 12.30pm (if you have an afternoon place). You can pay £6.50 a day, £32.50 weekly, to start at 8.30am.

Applications

We ask you to complete a registration form, which can be collected from and returned to the staff at Honeybees or downloaded below. On the completion of this form, you will be asked to sign a Honeybees contract.

Fees

If you are not eligible for free 30 hours childcare you will need to pay for the service. The service costs £26.00 for 4 hours and £19.50 for 3 hours. This is what the timings and costs will be for Monday-Friday:

08:30am-14:30pm  (30 hours)          £19.50 per day                     £97.50 per week

09:30am-15:30pm  (30 hours)          £19.50 per day                     £97.50 per week

08:30am-15:30pm  (35 hours)          £26.00 per day                     £130.00 per week

You will be invoiced for the service weekly or half termly, depending on your preference. You will be required to pay for this service in advance. Deposit must be paid before starting in Honeybees. Should your child be absent for any reason, including illness and holidays, we will still invoice you for the booked sessions. NO refund is payable in the event of absence for any reason. 

*Please note that the service costs are subject to change every September.

Giving Notice

We will need a 4 weeks’ written notice to office@thomaswallnursery.org.uk , if you wish to take your child out of Honeybees or make any changes to the days chosen. You will need to make full payment for the notice period.

Staff

Out of Hours Coordinator:

Mrs Dawson

Out of Hours Assistants:

Mrs Hicks

Mrs Martin

Lunch

We ask you to provide a healthy packed lunch, ideas are available. You do not need to provide a drink as fresh, cold water is provided for all the children. We also have a supply of fresh fruit should your child require a snack. You must all small fruit such as whole grapes and cherry tomatoes are cut into quarters, as it is a choking hazard for small children. We ask you not to provide anything containing nuts as, although children are not allowed to share their lunches, there may be some children attending with severe allergies. All packaging and any leftovers will be returned to your child’s lunch box so that you can see what they have eaten.

During lunchtime the children will be expected to sit at a table, talk to their friends and finish their meal politely. The staff will help with opening packages and encouraging your child to finish what you have provided for lunch. It will be a social time when children can learn to function independently at a mealtime. After lunch activities will be provided. These will include using the computers, games and simple art activities. They will also access the nursery garden during their time in Honeybees. There will also be a quiet area should your child be “running out of steam”.

Care and Education

The children will have access to activities including:

Dance, music, resource modelling, sand and water play, play dough, cooking, exploring our environment (eg. Senses garden, nature trails) and sensory activities (eg. nice ice surprise!)     

Both morning and afternoon sessions have access to stories and singing as well as a chance to develop their gross motor skills on the climbing equipment and through movement.

If you require further information please contact Mrs Dawson (Coordinator)