Nursery
Nursery Admissions
We offer a wide range of provision to support the needs of all families. Nursery applications
are handled directly by the school and we accept applications at any point in the year.
3 and 4-Year-Old Nursery Provision
Rainbow Class
Mondays to Fridays during the school term.
Some working families are eligible for 30 hours of free childcare. We offer both 15 and 30
hour places to children from the term after their third birthday.
Core offer (15 hours)
1- Monday-Friday 9am – 12pm
2- Monday-Friday 12.15pm – 3.15pm
3- Bespoke 15 hour timetable in agreement with school (eg – Monday all day, Tuesday
all day and Wednesday am)
All 3 and 4 year olds are entitled to 15 hours free early learning. To get the free 15
hours, you do not need to do anything except complete the Parent Declaration Form so
that we can receive the funding for your child’s place. Parent Declaration Form.
Full time offer (30 hours)
1- Monday-Friday 9.00am – 3.15pm
2- Top-up from 15 to 30 hours (charged)
*All offers are term time only
To find out if you are eligible for 30 hours of free nursery funding, please check your
eligibility here. If you are eligible, you will be issued with an ‘eligibility code’ which you will
need to bring into school to confirm your application.
The eligibility code will only last for 3 months, you will have to reapply using the above
website every 3 months. If you become ineligible at any time during the year, your child’s
hours will be reduced to 15 hours per week.
2 Year Old Nursery Provision
2+
Mondays – Fridays during the school term.
- Morning session: 9am – 12pm
- Afternoon session: 12.30pm – 3.30pm – may not be available
If you are interested in finding out more, or wish to apply for a place, please contact the
school office for an application form.
Find out if you are eligible for 15 hours free 2 year old early education here
Other useful information
Please contact the school directly for any further information. Our office team will be happy
to help. 0207 2723284 graftonschool@grafton.islington.sch.uk
Childcare Funding
Families can access government funded early education schemes that provide 15 hours of
funded childcare during the school term
- 15 hours funded childcare for eligible 2 year olds
- 15 hours funded childcare for all 3 and 4 year olds
Tax-free Childcare
The government offers tax-free childcare to some working families. For more information
click here
It is important that you choose the best option for your family. Better start in life website
offers additional information on the best options available, along with a childcare support
checker to help you find out how you can save money on your childcare.
Early Years Charging Policy
Grafton Primary School adopts Islington Council’s Early Years Charging Policy.
Please click here to see the Early Years Charging Policy.