
Thorner Preschool & Toddler Group
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Fees & Funding
Fees -
As a non-profit charitable organisation, we are able to keep our fees to a minimum, whilst the quality of care remains high.
We are happy to assist wherever possible in obtaining funding and advice on payment and voucher schemes.
Our fees for 3 and 4 year olds are £26.50 per session or £53.00 for a full day.
Our fees for 2 year olds are £27.00 per session or £54.00 for a full day.
Our fees for 18 months are £29.50 per session or £59.00 for a full day.
Invoicing is half termly and invoices are sent out the first week of each half term and are payable in full within 14 days.
From May 2023, we shall be charging for additional services for all children which will part cover the cost of consumables. The charge will also cover the cost of your child's red learning journal, baking, messy play, craft supplies, personal care and consumables. It will also cover the cost of other groups or outside agencies we have come into the setting and our various events/parties throughout the year. We appreciate that this is an additional cost to you, and we have kept this cost to a minimum and we do very much thank you for your cooperation. This helps towards us being able to give your child the best quality experience they can have whilst they are with us. Should you have cause for concern in relation to making this extra payment, please do speak to a member of the management team. Additional services will be charged at £3 per half day or £5 for the full day. Additional services charge - This charge covers snacks, arts & crafts, baking, gardening, music & movement, consumables and sundries.
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Funding -
FEEE - Free Early Education Funding
We operate a fair provision and work with the local authority to provide as many funded places as possible including:
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Free Early Education Entitlement For 3 & 4 Year Olds
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30 Hours Government Entitlement
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Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP)
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Free Early Education Entitlement For 2 Year Olds
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15 Hours FEEE per week -
All children are entitled to 15 hours FEEE a week from the term after they turn 3. The provision of FEEE enables all 3 and 4 year old children to receive 570 annual hours of free childcare. This equates to 15 hours per week term time.
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30 Hours Government Entitlement -
Some children are entitled to 30 hours funded childcare per week from the term after they turn 3. Please check if you are eligible on 30 hours free childcare - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). If you are entitled to the 30 hours from the beginning of the term following your child's 3rd birthday, please speak to the manager regarding available places.
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Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) can be applied for where applicable. EYPP was introduced from April 2015 for 3 and 4 year olds. Early Years providers will have to use this extra funding to improve the quality of education for disadvantaged children.
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2 Year Old Funded Entitlement -
We provide funded places for children the term after they turn 2 years old where eligible - The Provision of FEEE enables all eligible 2 year old children to receive 570 hours each year of free childcare. This equates to 15 hours per week term time.
https://www.gov.uk/help-with-childcare-costs/free-childcare-2-year-olds
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EYFFI -
Early Years Pupils with SEN also have a level of entitlement to High Needs Top-Up Funding, those who have special education needs or disability (SEND) who have a statement of educational needs or a Education Health and Care Plan or are eligible for disability benefits.
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You can find out more about the local offer by visiting:
http://www.leeds.gov.uk/residents/Pages/Leeds-local-offer.aspx