Nursery

In Nursery our aims, values and vision is that of the whole academy but also we want to adopt a nursery classroom that builds a good foundation for the rest of their academy life.

We know that children learn and develop well in enabling environments and so we offer stimulating resources, rich learning opportunities, support and challenge for all. We aim to provide high quality, purposefully planned continuous provision whilst maintaining a pedagogical approach that is active, practical, and collaborative with strong elements of child-led learning. The carefully planned, language rich learning environment also provides the context for developmentally appropriate direct teaching and adult initiated activities

3- and 4-year-olds (Children starting CINA Nursery the term after they are 3) can choose from the following options:

*15 hours Funded Hours for 3- and 4-year-olds: All 3- and 4-year-olds can access 15 hours of free childcare a week.

 ** Extended Hours for 3- and 4-year-olds (30 hour childcare offer): Some working families may be eligible to increase their hours up to 1140 a year. To find out more and apply visit www.childcarechoices.gov.uk or call 0300 1234 097

Additional charge per week over 15 hours entitlement is £5.25 per hour. We are unable to refund Nursery fees for sessions not taken due to illness and leave of absence. If you wish your child to have a hot lunch, there is an additional charge of £3.00 per day in addition to the costs outlined above.

Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy will always endeavour to offer places to 3- and 4-year-olds in the first instance. However, if there are spaces available and ratio allows, we will then offer spaces to our Rising 3s using the same admissions criteria. Further information about Rising 3s can be found below.

 Rising 3 children (Children starting CINA Nursery the term in which they turn 3):

*15 hours Funded Hours for Flying Start 2-year-olds OR 15 hours funded 2-year-olds working entitlement.

 To find out more and apply visit www.childcarechoices.gov.uk or call 0300 1234 097

Additional charge per week over 15 hours entitlement is £8 per hour. We are unable to refund Nursery fees for sessions not taken due to illness and leave of absence. If you wish your child to have a hot lunch, there is an additional charge of £3.00 per day in addition to the costs outlined above. These fees will remain the same throughout the whole term in which your child turns 3.

Please note all prices above are subject to change each term in line with Government funding.

Further Information

For any further queries you can contact the Childcare and Families Information Service on 01332 64078 or fis@derby.gov.uk or visit their website for more information about services for children and families.