What it covers
The funding is paid to cover sessions over a total of 38 weeks during term time only. It is taken in three terms, starting in September for the Autumn Term, January for the Spring Term and April for the Summer Term.
Here at Bright Stars we offer the option to stretch the funding over the full 51 weeks that we are open. When stretching over the year, any additional hours are chargeable.
Parents not wanting to pay the food extras are free to bring in their own pre-prepared food in a clearly marked container. We are a NUT FREE nursery, NUT PRODUCTS ARE NOT TO BE PROVIDED in lunchboxes.
All funding codes need to be obtained by visiting www.childcarechoices.gov.uk and provided to the nursery along with the National Insurance number of the parent claiming the Funded code. Once a code is awarded to you, this code stays with you till your child goes off to school. The only thing you need to do is to re-validate the code every 3 months.
Registration fees are taken for all funded bookings. If you do not have any extra's, including meals or additional hours then the full registration fee is fully refundable within 1 month of your child starting here at Bright Stars.
Invoices will show free hours and then the extra charges are broken down on the itemised invoice.
Parent's are able to use their tax free childcare to pay for any additional charges that are incurred. You can apply for these also at www.childcarechoices.gov.uk