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Simple, fair and flexible

Open Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, term-time only. Build the weekly pattern that suits your family — full days, short days or a mix — and change it as life changes, subject to availability.

15 & 30 hrs funded Term-time sessions Ages 2–4

Funded hours — use them with us

We offer funded places for eligible 2-, 3- and 4-year-olds: the universal 15 hours for all 3 and 4-year-olds, and 30 hours for eligible working families. Check at childcarechoices.gov.uk or just ask and we'll help you apply.

Beyond your funded hours: £9 per hour

No registration fee, no deposit — just a flat £9 per hour beyond your entitlement, with Tax-Free Childcare accepted.

Funded Session Patterns

Funded Session Patterns

15 funded hours — choose one of two patterns:

  • Option A:08:30 – 11:30, five days per week (3 hours per day).
  • Option B:08:30 – 13:30, three days per week (5 hours per day).

30 funded hours — weekly pattern:

  • Monday 08:30 – 15:00 (6.5 hours).
  • Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 08:30 – 14:30 (6 hours each).
  • Wednesday 08:30 – 14:00 (5.5 hours).
  • Total 30 hours per week.

We'll always give you a clear written breakdown for your child's pattern before you commit.

Term Dates

We're closed on bank holidays that fall in term time (including May Day) and on any staff training days, which we'll always announce well in advance. Dates follow the Waltham Forest Council published school calendar.

PeriodDatesNotes
Autumn termWed 2 Sept – Fri 18 Dec 2026
Autumn half termMon 26 – Fri 30 Oct 2026
Christmas breakMon 21 Dec 2026 – Fri 1 Jan 2027Children return Mon 4 Jan 2027
Spring termMon 4 Jan – Thu 25 Mar 2027
Spring half termMon 15 – Fri 19 Feb 2027
Easter breakFri 26 Mar – Fri 9 Apr 2027Good Friday 26 Mar; return Mon 12 Apr 2027
Summer termMon 12 Apr – Thu 22 Jul 2027Ends on a Thursday
Summer half termMon 31 May – Fri 4 Jun 2027Includes the bank holiday Monday

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