Admissions
Admissions
Oaklands admits children as follows (subject to available places):
- our 2 year old room admits children from the age of 2
- our 3 and 4 year old room admits children from the term after your child turns 3 (we usually have intakes for this room every September and January).
To apply, please complete an application form - a link is at the top of this page. There is also a link to our Admissions policy.
Funding
You may be able to get free childcare for your child if you live in England.
The amount of free childcare you can get depends on:
- your child’s age and circumstances
- whether you’re working (employed, self-employed, or a director)
- your income (and your partner’s income, if you have one)
- your immigration status
2 year olds
Some families may be eligible for a funded childcare through either meeting the criteria as a working parent or if you claim certain benefits, you may be eligible for free education and childcare for 2-year-olds through the 'Think2' scheme.
3 and 4 year olds
All 3 and 4 year olds are entitled to 15 hours free nursery education per week in term time and some families will be eligible for a free 30 hours place, subject to criteria.
Please click on these links for more information:
Homepage | HMRC Childcare Choices
Funding available and help with childcare costs
Your child is eligible from the beginning of the term after their 2nd or 3rd birthday (if eligible):
Children born between / Free place starts
1st January – 31st March / Summer Term (from 1st April)
1st April – 31st October / Autumn Term (from 1st September)
1st September – 31st December / Spring Term (from 1st January)
The nursery will submit a claim on your behalf for the free childcare.
We can also offer additional hours at a reasonable price, see our Fees page :
https://www.oaklands.staffs.sch.uk/fees-funding-and-help-with-costs/
There is more information about funding and help with costs (e.g. Tax Free Childcare and Working Tax Credits) on this website:
https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Children-and-early-years/Childcare/Costs.aspx
What do I do next?
Call in and see us or contact us to book a visit : Telephone 01782 987075 or email office@oaklands.staffs.sch.uk
Admissions queries and general enquiries can be dealt with by either:
Mrs Sally Lynch (Headteacher)
Mrs Debbie Davies (Bursar)
Mrs Jane Barlow (Admin Assistant)