We are currently accepting requests for places in our nursery for September 2026.
If you child turns three before the 31st August 2026 and you are interested in applying for nursery place please contact our school office for further details.
We will be informing parents and collating choices for attendance options in February 2026
Joining our Nursery is the the start of your child’s educational journey with us and is an important part of the Early Years, a distinct stage of education for children from the ages of 3 to 5.
Within our school Early Years comprises of two phases; Lower EY (Nursery) and Upper EY (Reception). Our children follow a curriculum that places learning and personal development firmly within the context of play, practical activity and experiential learning.
From the term after their third birthday all children are entitled to a funded 15 hours nursery place. In our Nursery we have places for 78 children and operate a selection of 15-hour attendance options.
- Option A – Daily morning session 8.40am – 11.40am
- Option B – Daily afternoon session 12.15pm – 3.15pm
- Option C – Monday and Tuesday: 9.00am – 3.00pm and Wednesday: 8.40am – 11.40am
- Option D – Wednesday: 12.15pm – 3.15pm and Thursday and Friday: 9.00am – 3.00pm
Please be aware that there are limited places in each option and that whilst we will endeavour to meet all preferences, this cannot be guaranteed.
We work in partnership with Ryandale Playgroup, a private onsite Early Years provider who care for children aged 2-5 years. They are able to offer the additional 15 hours to those families eligible for 30 hours free childcare under government arrangements. Full details of this benefit can be obtained from https://www.gov.uk/30-hours-free-childcare
If you are interested in joining our Barley Fields Family and would like to come and view the school and meet the staff – please contact the school office to arrange an appointment on 01642 767051
Please see the links below for further information about our Nursery admissions procedure and a copy of our Nursery application form.