We are thrilled to announce that St Giles is now able to offer education for children from the age of three.

We can't wait to welcome the youngest members of our community to our wonderful school, where they will embark on a joyful and enriching learning journey. We are so excited to be a part of their early development and look forward to creating a warm, nurturing environment for them to thrive.

To register your child, please complete our registration form by following this link Registration of interest form - St Giles Nursery.  For those unable to complete the form online or who would like assistance, printed copies are available in the office. Once we receive your registration form, we will contact you with our application pack. 

If you have any further questions or would like to arrange a visit to see our provision, please don't hesitate to call our school office on 01629 56813.

We look forward to welcoming you and your little ones.

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When can your child start nursery?

All children are eligible to apply for a place at our Nursery from the term following their third birthday.

Please see the table below to find out when your child would be eligible to start:

Nursery Session Times

Please Note:
We are a school-based nursery, operating during term time only.
Nursery sessions are not available on INSET days. A list of INSET days will be provided at the beginning of each school year.

Nursery Fees

At St. Giles CE Primary and Nursery School, we are committed to offering an affordable, high-quality nursery experience that supports every child’s development and prepares them for a smooth transition into primary education.

We proudly support the government’s initiative to provide 15 hours of free early years education for all 3 and 4-year-olds. This entitlement begins from the term after a child’s third birthday and covers 15 hours per week (570 hours per year) over 38 weeks.

Extended 30-Hour Offer

Since September 2017, eligible families may access up to 30 hours of funded childcare per week (1,140 hours per year) for children aged 3 and 4.

To check your eligibility and apply for extended funding, please visit the Derbyshire County Council website.

Additional Sessions

If your family does not meet the criteria for the 30-hour offer, you may still access extra sessions beyond the universal 15 free hours. These are available at a cost of:

• £21.00 per session (3 hours at £7.00 per hour)

• This applies to either a morning or afternoon session.

We aim to be flexible and supportive of your childcare needs while maintaining our commitment to high standards of early years education. Please see our Nursery Fees Policy for more information st-giles-nursery-fees-policy.pdf