Little Owls (3-4 Years)

Summer Term 1 2026

This term, our topic is ‘Every Living Thing’. The children have been exploring what is growing in our garden and learning how to label the different parts of the plant, supported by Mr Clarke’s fun and engaging song to the tune of Heads, shoulder, knees and toes.

We have planted sunflower seeds and are very excited to see them grow. The children also created some beautiful sunflower paintings inspired by Vincent Van Gough.

We have loved making the most of the lovely sunshine, taking our learning outdoors and enjoying PE sessions with Coach Gemma.

Spring Term 2 2026

This half term, our favourite topic has been ‘People Who Help Us’. The children have loved learning about the different roles people have in helping our community. We were very lucky to welcome a range of visitors into school, including the police, a vet and a paramedic. The children enjoyed exploring real-life equipment, trying on uniforms and even looking inside the vehicles.

Alongside this, we took part in a range of Easter- themed activities. The highlight for many children was our Easter egg hunt in the garden, which was lots of fun and encouraged great teamwork and excitement.

Spring Term 1 2026

This half term, our topic has been ‘It’s Cold Outside’. The children have been exploring the season of winter, learning about what it looks like and how we can keep warm in the colder weather.

We enjoyed reading We’re Going on a Bear Hunt and created a sensory tray to explore the different elements the characters experience on their adventure.

We also learned about Valentine’s Day and took part in activities to celebrate kindness and friendship.

Provision

Please see below for our 3-4 year old school-time provision.

We also offer 50 weeks of wraparound care from 7.40 to 8.45 a.m. and 2.45 to 5.30 p.m. during term-time and from 8.00 to 4.30 p.m. during the holidays (We are closed between Christmas and New Year and for 5 training days). Please ask for further details.

Age provision

Morning session

(3 hours)

Lunch session

(30 minutes)

Afternoon session

(3 hours)

Non-funded Costs:

3-4 years olds

8.45 -11.45

11.45 – 12.15

12.15 -3.15

Morning: £15

Lunch Cover: £3.00

Afternoon £15

Full day: 8.45 to 2.45

Full Day: 8.45 to 3.15

Full Day £33.00

Full Day: £30.00

We run this provision in our Little Owls room. All food and snacks (including cows’ milk) are provided.

We ask you to provide nappies, changes of clothes and a pair of wellies.

Universal 15-hour funded childcare: you can use this flexibly to:

Pay for 5 mornings or afternoons a week during term time
Use it for 2 and a half days a week during term-time. A full day would be 8.45-2.45pm
You would pay for the lunch cover if you need your child to stay until 3.15pm
You can also ‘top up’ by paying for sessions at the above rate.

30 hours Working Parent Entitlement:

Use it for 5 full days 8.45am-2.45pm
You would pay for the lunch cover if you need your child to stay until 3.15pm

Working Parent Entitlement (30 Hours) – you can now receive funded childcare from 9 months old. You must apply the term before you wish your child to start nursery. The funding would then begin the term after. Please see the table below as a guide.

When your child is 9 months +	When you can get your hours from	When to apply
1 September to 31 December	Term starting on or after 1 January	The term before 1 January
1 January to 31 March	Term starting on or after 1 April	The term before 1 April
1 April to 31 August	Term starting on or after 1 September	The term before 1 September

To check if your child is eligible for any funding, go to www.childcarechoices.gov.uk.

There is help with childcare costs for parents. You can investigate the support available at: https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/childcare-support-available

2025 Little Owls Booking Form Timings and Costs

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