A few details
The Pre-school (registered charity 1102143) is part of Moreton Baptist Church and the staff are members of this and other local churches.
The charity trustees are: Rev Andy Frith, Wendy Marshall and Jim Laird. The trustees are responsible, with the Pre-school Leader, for all staff appointments. Our administrator and treasurer is Wendy Clements
We accept Tax-Free Childcare and Government-funded entitlements (EYE).
We can help with applications for funding if you wish.
Fees are payable for children when they are not eligible for EYE funding or for hours in excess of the funding. Fees are payable half-termly, in advance, but please ask if you prefer to pay monthly or weekly. Payment of fees is direct to bank and may be made using Tax-Free Childcare. Each half term parents receive an itemised invoice for the fees due.
Fees continue to be payable if a child is absent. In cases of prolonged absence, parents should consult the Pre-school Leader about fee payment.
Each child’s attendance at the group is conditional upon the continued payment of any necessary fees.
Funding Entitlement
All children receive Early Years Entitlement from the term after their third birthday. From this point on children are entitled to 15 free hours per week for the academic terms. Many will be eligible from the term after they are two. Please visit www.childcarechoices.gov.uk for more information.
Most families use their funding as five three hour sessions per week during the academic term. Many families will also be eligible for up to 30 free hours per week, and this may be taken as full days (9 am – 4 pm). We work with parents to try to meet their requirements. In allocating extended hours, we have taken the decision to prioritise the older children for full days, which means that over time everyone will be able to use them. In practice we can usually accommodate everyone’s preferences.
When you accept a Preschool place you agree
- To give half a term notice of leaving, or to pay to the end of the half term
- To inform Preschool if there is a change and you will no longer take the place
- If fees are payable, to pay them promptly
Our Safeguarding policy and Data Protection policy are available to download. Also a current calendar of term dates. For further information, please ask.
