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Ducklings (2 Year Old Nursery)

Ducklings (2 Year Old Nursery)

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Find out what’s been going on in our Two Year Olds Nursery.

Two Year Old Provision – Children’s Centre

Gainsborough are incredibly proud of our newly developed two year old nursery provision. If you are interested in applying for childcare for your 2 year old, you can do so by completing the application forms below and returning this directly to the school office.

At Gainsborough, we also offer two year old extended nursery provision which means that parents have the option to pay a weekly top up fee in order for their child to attend nursery for the full 30 hours per week. Currently this is charged at a weekly rate of £115.00 per child. If you are interested in applying for extended two year old provision, please speak with our admissions officer in the office.

You may meet the criteria for free 15 hours in our two year old provision which is funded by The local authority; Hackney Education. If you are eligible you will then be offered at Part time place which will be 5 days a week (Mon-Fri) 8:45-11:45 or 12:45-3:45.

15 Hours Funding Application

To apply to see if you are eligible for the 15 free hours childcare for 2 year olds, you will need to visit the Hackney Education webiste to make an application.

Making an Application

Applications for two year old nursery provision needs to be made directly to the school, by completing the following application form and returning this to the office.

Application form & Contract – 2 Year Olds Gainsborough Preschool

Along with your completed application form, the school will also need to see the following original documents which will be copied and held on your child’s school record:

  • Proof of child’s birth (Full Birth Certificate)
  • Proof of Parental ID (Passport or Birth Certificate)
  • Proof of address

If you would like anymore information please contact the school off to speak to the admissions officer.

Top Up & Wrap Around Care

Gainsborough currently offer a number of possibilities for parents for top up and wrap around care which runs in addition to the governments 15 hour free childcare initiative. We are offering parents the opportunity to ‘top up’ which extends attendance from 15 to 30 hours per week.

In addition to school day hours, we also offer wraparound care in the form of Breakfast Club and After School Club activities.

Fees

Part-time (for non Government funded places or top up) 8.45am-11.45am or 12.45pm-3.45pm – Cost £115.00 per week

Breakfast Club & Part Time am (8.00am-11.45am) – Cost £140.00 per week

Part Time pm & After School Club (12.45pm-5.00pm) – Cost £165.00 per week

Full-Time (school day 8.45am-3.45pm) – Cost £275.00 per week

Breakfast Club & Full-Time (school day 8.00am-3.45pm) – Cost £300.00 per week

Full-Time & After School Club (school day & ASC 8.45am-5.00pm) – Cost £325.00 per week

Full-Time (extended day 8.00am-6.00pm) – Cost £350.00 per week

 

For more information

To find out more please contact us by:

  • Telephone: 0208 985 4622
  • Email: admissions@gainsborough.hackney.sch.uk
  • dropping into the Children’s Centre to speak with a member of our team

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This week in Hatchlings, the children have been engaging in a variety of sensory activities that focus on the sense touch.
Our older children have been encouraged to use utensils to scoop, slice and cut various types of foods and textures; promoting independence and perfecting fine motor skills. 👶🏿

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This week in Hatchlings, the children have been engaging in a variety of sensory activities that focus on the sense touch. 
Our older children have been encouraged to use utensils to scoop, slice and cut various types of foods and textures; promoting independence and perfecting fine motor skills. 👶🏿

Hatchlings have been feeding farm animals. They have been exploring with edible bay bales, soil and grass!

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Hatchlings have been feeding farm animals. They have been exploring with edible bay bales, soil and grass!

Hatchlings have been tasting lemons! They have been squeezing lemons into water to make their own lemonade! 🍋

Mar 12

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Hatchlings have been tasting lemons! They have been squeezing lemons into water to make their own lemonade! 🍋

Family Fridays in Hatchlings. Our 2 year olds showed our families how to play in their classroom. Thank you families for coming along! 👶🏻

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Family Fridays in Hatchlings. Our 2 year olds showed our families how to play in their classroom. Thank you families for coming along! 👶🏻

Week 2 Preschool Newsletter. Hatchlings and Ducklings have been learning more about transport. Car you believe their progress? 🚗

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Week 2 Preschool Newsletter. Hatchlings and Ducklings have been learning more about transport. Car you believe their progress? 🚗

Hatchlings have been using the spirit of Christmas to develop their fine motor skills!

Dec 10

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Hatchlings have been using the spirit of Christmas to develop their fine motor skills!

Hatchlings have been exploring some wonderfully, wintery sensory experiences this week. They have loved making ginger bread men’s faces and finding their facial features in the mirrors.

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Hatchlings have been exploring some wonderfully, wintery sensory experiences this week. They have loved making ginger bread men’s faces and finding their facial features in the mirrors.
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Gainsborough Primary School
Berkshire Road
Hackney
London E9 5ND

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Executive Principal: Sian Davies
Executive Headteacher: Jenna Clark

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