Our Nursery is open to children aged two, three and four years and children are eligible to start from the term after their second or third birthday. Applications for nursery places are handled directly by the school and forms are available on the website below or in the school office.
You can apply at any point throughout the year as we accept children at the start of all 3 terms.
The nursery is led by qualified Early Years Educators. Each day runs from 8.30am to 3.00pm, with additional wrap around childcare available through our Extended Schools Service.
Places will be offered in accordance with the nursery admission’s policy.
Funding: There is free early education funding available for 2 year olds and all 3 & 4 year olds, with 30 hours available for eligible working families. You can check your eligibility for childcare support using the Childcare Support Checker *https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/childcare-early-years-education/15-and-30-hours-support/working-families/how-it-works/
Here at St Peter & St Paul there are four options depending on parental circumstances:
- Option A – 30 hours of free nursery education for working parents who meet the eligibility criteria*
- Option B – 15 hours of free nursery education plus 15 hours of paid nursery education for parents who do not meet the eligibility criteria, but who enter into a paid contract agreement with the nursery for an additional weekly cost of between £63-£151 for 2 year olds and £50-£120 per week for 3 & 4 year olds dependent on earnings, as per the Islington Charging Policy.
- Option C – 15 hours of free nursery education – Monday all day, Tuesday all day and Wednesday morning 8:45am – 11:45am.
- Option D – 15 hours of free nursery education and a paid top up for the additional half day so that your child attends 3 full days for an additional cost of £16.50 (£5.50 per hour).
You can arrange individual tours of the school by emailing admissions@stpetersandstpauls.islington.sch.uk
For more information about entitlements you may be entitled to (e.g. Tax-Free Childcare) please visit www.beststartinlife.gov.uk
St Peter and St Paul’s has close links to St Peter and St Paul’s parish church, St Peter’s Italian church and Church of St Joseph’s in Bunhill Row parish. Catholic life is at the heart of our school and our staff work hard to develop and support the faith of each child who attends.
If you are interested in learning more about St Peter and St Paul’s Nursery or require support throughout the admissions process, please do not hesitate to call our Admissions team on 0207 2530839 or email admissions@stpetersandstpauls.islington.sch.uk
The Admissions Process
Visit
We look forward to welcoming you to our Nursery to meet our staff and see the wonderful early years education your child will receive. You can arrange a visit by telephoning our Admissions team on 020 7253 0839 or email Maria Bennett or Katie Hankins on admin@stpetersandstpaul.islington.sch.uk
Register and Apply
You can register your interest in our Nursery and apply for a place by using our Supplementary Information Form, below. You can also get a hard copy from the office or download it using the link below, and then email it or hand it in to the school office.
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Offer
The school will send you an offer letter having agreed a suitable date with you and include a handbook and other useful information.
Frequently Asked Questions
When can my child start Nursery?
We welcome children from aged 2 upwards. Children are eligible for free funding the term after their second birthday, so if your child is born in September, they can start in January. Children who are already 3 can begin at any time during the school year.
What hours are available?
At St Peter and St Paul’s Nursery you can claim 30 free hours if you are working parents of 2 or 3 year olds. We also offer the choice of morning sessions or afternoon sessions, between 8.45am-11.45am or between 12.00pm – 3.00pm.
Do you accept children who are not Catholic?
We are a fully inclusive school and accept children from all faiths, or none.
