Funding
Navigating nursery funding can feel a bit like trying to solve a puzzle, with lots of terms, dates, and conditions that don’t always make sense. At Rainbow Montessori, we completely understand how confusing it can be for families trying to plan ahead.
You can visit Help paying for childcare and early years education | North Somerset Council for official information and updates from the local authority.
The Basics: What Is Early Years Funding?
The Government offers funded childcare to help families access early education and support parents returning to work. Depending on your child’s age and your circumstances, you may be entitled to 15 or 30 hours of funded childcare per week.
What the Nursery Funding Covers (and What It Doesn’t)
It’s really important to understand that funding only covers the childcare hours themselves, not the full cost of attending nursery.
So while your child’s “funded hours” are free at the point of use, there are additional costs outside the EYFS for things like:
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healthy snacks
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festival activities
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cooking and seasonal meals/celebrations
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trips or special activities
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extra sessions or hours outside of the funded allocation
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Forest Rangers
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specialist music teacher
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consumables
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Specialist Montessori sessions and equipment
We’re always transparent about how our quality works, and we’ll go through your nursery funding details together before your child starts so you know exactly what’s included.