Our Early Years Provision - Oldham
The Harmony Trust provides Pre-school and Nursery provision in eligible academies across Oldham and the North West. Applications for places are managed directly by each academy.
Provision operates inline with:
Government Early Years funding requirements
Local Authority guidance
The Harmony Trust Pre-School and Nursery Admissions Policy
Admissions to Pre-School and Nursery
Applications should be made directly to the academy office.
Places are allocated fairly and consistently inline with the Trust admissions criteria, including:
Children with an Education, Health and Care Plan naming the academy
Vulnerable children as identified by the Local Authority
Catchment and sibling considerations
A Pre-School or Nursery place does not guarantee admission to Reception.
Funded Early Education Entitlement
Two Year Old Funding
Some two year olds may be eligible for 15 funded hours per week. This is a targeted offer for eligible families and is available from the term after the child's second birthday.
Parents must apply via the Local Authority and provide a valid funding code. Funding cannot be confirmed without a valid code.
Three and Four Year Old Funding
All children are entitled to:
15 funded hours per week (universal entitlement)
Eligible working family may also access:
Up to 30 funded hours per week
Funding is term-time only and is available for the term after a child's third birthday. To register for a 30 hour funded place parents must register online at Apply for free childcare if you're working - GOV.UK Parents must provide and regularly reconfirm a valid funding code. The Academy cannot hold a place where eligibility is unconfirmed.
Session Times
Each Academy publishes its Pre-school and Nursery session timings on their own website. Session availability is subject to capacity.
Charges for Additional Hours
Families may choose to purchase additional hours beyond funded entitlement where available.
Charges:
Apply only to additional hours
Must be paid in advance via ParentPay
Are not refundable for absence or illness
Are reviewed annually
Details of charges are published on individual academy websites.
Meals and Snacks
Across the Trust :
Hot meals are available at a standard charge of £2.64 per day
Meals must be pre-booked and paid for in advance
Children receive a daily snack as part of their Nursery or Preschool session
Where applicable, families may make a voluntary contribution towards snack provision. This contribution is optional.
Pre-School and Nursery Admissions Policy
All Early Years provision in Oldham operates inline with The Harmony Trust Pre-School and Nursery Admissions Policy. Please download and read for further information.