Pre-school

Thank you for your interest in Thrapston Primary Pre-School. We are very proud of the education and care that we provide in our safe, stimulating and nurturing environment. Our highly skilled and experienced staff will work with you and your child to make their time with us as fulfilling and rewarding as possible. The children in our Pre-School make many new friends and have lots of fun!

The Pre-School forms part of Thrapston Primary School. We are a highly successful and well-respected school. Pre-School children are an integral part of the school community with many of the children transferring into our Reception classes at the end of their Pre-School year.

If you would like a tour of our Pre-School, please email:

Funded hours provision

We offer 15 hours and 30 hours funded places and are currently open from:

  • Morning session – 8:45am-11:45pm
  • Afternoon session – 12:15am-3:15pm

30 hours places are 8.45am – 3.15pm with lunch club from 11.45am – 12.15pm charged at £3.00 per day, which includes a free hot meal.

All 3 to 4 years olds are entitled to 15 hours a week of free early education, for 38 weeks of the year. 

Eligible working families are entitled to 30 hours a week. Parents can check their eligibility and apply for 30 hours funding by visiting https://www.gov.uk/30-hours-free-childcare

Flexible sessions

Your child can attend morning, afternoon, day sessions or alternatively flexible sessions. This means that you can choose how you take your 15 hours entitlement. This can be indicated on the Register of Interest form. 

Day Sessions require a fee of £3.00 to cover the additional cost of Lunchtime Club.

Additional sessions

In addition to the 30-hour and 15-hour funded sessions, we also offer the option to book additional sessions and a Lunchtime Club at the following cost:

Morning Session (8.40 - 11.40) - £12.00

Lunchtime Club (11.40 - 12.15) - £3.00

Afternoon Session (12.15 - 3.15) - £12.00

Full Day Session 8.40 - 3.15 plus the cost of lunchtime club - £27.00

The Hive

During term time, Pre-School children can attend The Hive, our extended provision for breakfast club and after school club. 

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Attendance

If your child is unwell, please telephone the school office before your child’s session starts.

There is no Pre-School uniform however we suggest your child wears the following:

  • Elasticated trousers (i.e. leggings/joggers)
  • T-shirt/top
  • Jumper

Clothes must be practical and easy for the children to manage themselves. Dungarees, belts and buttoned trousers are not recommended. Please remember your child will be playing and they are very likely to get messy!

Your child must wear flat shoes or trainers with a closed toe. We suggest Velcro shoes as these help your child to be independent. Lace-up shoes are not suitable. Your child will also need a pair of wellies which will be kept at pre-school so they can play outside whatever the weather!

Please ensure that all clothing and shoes are named and that a full change of clothes is kept on your child’s peg.

If your child wears earrings they must only wear stud earrings at pre-school.

 

We will provide fruit as a healthy snack.

Children should bring a named water bottle so that they can access a drink whenever they are thirsty.

Children who attend the Lunchtime Club receive a free hot meal or if you would prefer, your child can bring in a named packed lunch. 

Please be aware of the following guidelines:

  • Fizzy drinks, sweets and chocolate are not allowed
  • Grapes should be cut lengthways to minimise the risk of choking
  • Shellfish, nuts or products containing nuts are not allowed.        

At Thrapston Primary School, we use Class Dojo which is the school’s online community and portfolio.

It allows parents to securely log in and view observations of their child engaged in learning within the setting. Parents are also able to share information about how their child is learning and developing at home by uploading photographs. Parents can also keep up to date with class news and school news on the class story page and main school feed. 

We will need your current email address to add you to the system. You will then receive an email with a link that you will need to click on to create your account.