The Saplings Group only runs when we have spaces for children who are aged 3 between September and December.  If Oak Nursery is full then children will be admitted into Oak in the following September.

Saplings is our provision for funded places for 3 year old children, the term after they turn 3 (IF we have available places).

Monday to Friday, term time only. Sessions are afternoons only.

Afternoon session:             Monday - Friday 12.30pm-3.30pm

Please note we can only offer a place if we have spaces available.

All eligible children will be placed on our waiting list and offered any available spaces in date of birth order (oldest first) and for those who live within our catchment area, and not offered a place in the order they are added to the waiting list, this is in line with our Admissions Policy. 

Our aim is to support the learning and development of each individual child by providing an integrated, balanced, broad, stimulating and differentiated curriculum.

The Saplings team is led by Kerry Chesworth - Early Years Lead Educator.  The children are allocated a key worker who will be your first point of contact. 

30 hours

We have limited spaces in Saplings for eligible children to attend for an additional 15 hours per week - making a total of 30 hours.

Working parents who meet the relevant criteria: Working families eligibility checker

Monday to Friday, term time only. Sessions are afternoons only.

30 hours sessions:             Monday - Friday 8.40am - 2.40pm

It is the parents responsibility to apply and be able to show us proof of acceptance before completing a registration form with us.  

Once you have applied and been approved for a place you can then put your child's name down on our waiting list. Please call main Reception on 01384 283687.  

We are happy to arrange a time for you to visit to look around the Nursery School.  Please contact us if you would like to visit or if you require any further information.