Organisation and Key Information
Nursery Education at Monkspath School
At Monkspath School, our Early Years provision is thoughtfully organised across two well-equipped rooms: Little Chimps and Marmosets Nursery. We provide high-quality care and education for children aged 2 to 4, with a strong emphasis on play-based learning, positive relationships, and preparing children for the next stage of their journey.
Our Early Years Rooms
Little Chimps Room – for 2 - 3 year olds
Children can join us from their 2nd birthday. Little Chimps offers a calm, nurturing and stimulating environment, led by experienced Early Years professionals. Children remain in Little Chimps until either the September or Easter after they turn three, whichever is first.
Marmosets Nursery – for 3 - 4 year olds
Children move into our teacher-led Marmosets Nursery Room in either September or around Easter, following their third birthday. This allows them to join a peer group aligned with their academic year, which supports social development and a smoother transition into school life.
Daily Provision and Attendance Options
We offer flexible sessions between 7.45am and 6pm, with a range of patterns to meet the needs of working families, including options for funded 15 or 30 hours, and additional paid hours where required.
- Little Chimps: Year-round care for 2–3 year olds
- Marmosets: Term-time sessions with optional holiday care for 3–4 year olds
Our preferred attendance model for children aged 3+ (who will join Reception year group in the following academic year) is daily morning or afternoon sessions with any additional requirements booked around this. This supports routines, friendships, and learning continuity. However, we are happy to discuss and agree alternative patterns to suit individual needs.
Our morning session 'core' hours are 8.45am-11.45am.
Our afternoon session 'core' hours are 12.45pm-3.45pm
Uniform
A Strong Sense of Belonging
From the academic year before Reception, children in Marmosets Nursery wear a simple school uniform. This helps build a strong sense of identity and community and prepares children for their transition to school.
Uniform includes:
- Grey cardigan or jumper
- White polo shirt (plain or with logo)
- Grey jogging bottoms/leggings/trousers or pinafore
- Sensible, flat shoes or trainers
- Optional gingham dress in summer
- A small pump bag with a change of clothes
Children who will not be old enough to join Reception year in the upcoming September are not required to wear a school uniform.
Special Events
Children in this age group also take part in special school events such as Christmas singing, performances, Sports Day and school visits – just like the rest of our school community.
Admissions
Joining Little Chimps (2-year-olds)
Children can join at any point in the year, depending on availability. Apply via the school’s Childcare Office.
Joining Marmosets Nursery (3-year-olds)
Many children join us for ‘Nursery’ (the academic year before they begin full time education in Reception). Applications for these places close on 31st January each year, with offers made by the end of the spring term.
All children who have joined us at an earlier age will automatically transfer into our Marmosets Room.
To apply to join us at the in September after your child’s 3rd birthday:
- Complete the request form on our Admissions page
- Contact the school for individual tour opportunities
Children already in Little Chimps Room will automatically move to Marmosets when appropriate – there’s no need to reapply.
Funding and Fees
We accept 15 and 30-hour funded places and offer flexible top-up sessions. Additional hours are charged according to our current fee structure, reviewed annually in May. For children using 30-hour codes, please ensure applications are made by:
- 31 August for autumn term
- 31 December for spring term
- 31 March for summer term
Please see our admissions page for further information about funding.
Holiday childcare is also available for children in Marmosets Room during most school breaks (all half terms, Easter and the first 4 weeks of the summer break).
Fees for sessions beyond funded place entitlements and chargeable extras can be found on our fees and charges page. Fees are reviewed by governors annually and any updates are implemented at the start of May each year.
Fees (beyond funded hours) and Charges for 'Extras' not included in funded hours
Little Chimps session times and fees (May 2025-April 2026)
Below you'll find information about our session times and any fees for sessions booked beyond your funded hours. Fees are reviewed annually, with any changes taking effect from the beginning of May each year.
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Breakfast |
AM |
Lunchtime (includes meal) |
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7.45am–8.45am |
8.45am-11.45am |
11.45am-12.45pm |
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£7.50 |
£24.25 |
£9.00 |
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PM |
Teatime (short) |
Teatime (long) |
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12.45pm-3.45pm |
3.45pm-4.30pm |
3.45pm-6.00pm |
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£24.25 |
£7.10 |
£16.90 |
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MINI DAY |
FULL DAY |
HOURY RATE |
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8.45am-3.45pm |
7:45am-6.00pm |
Ad hoc additions |
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£55 |
£70 |
£8.50 |
Marmosets Nursery session times and fees (May 2025-April 2026)
Below you'll find information about our session times and any fees for sessions booked beyond your funded hours. Fees are reviewed annually, with any changes taking effect from the beginning of May each year.
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Breakfast |
AM |
Lunchtime (meal cost additional) |
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7.45am– 8.45am |
8.45am– 11.45am |
11.45am– 12.45pm |
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£6.60 |
£22.55 |
£7.30 |
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PM |
Teatime (short) |
Teatime (long) |
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12.45pm– 3.45pm |
3.45pm -4.30pm |
3.45pm -6.00pm |
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£22.55 |
£7.05 |
£12.80 |
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ALL DAY |
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8.45am– 3.45pm |
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£48.30 |
Chargeable Extras (May 2025-April 2026)
Below you'll find information about our session times and any fees for sessions booked beyond your funded hours. Fees are reviewed annually, with any changes taking effect from the beginning of May each year.
Parents/ Carers are able to use Tax Free Childcare vouchers – please contact our office for details.
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Little Chimps and Nursery charges for ‘extras’ in government funded sessions (included in ‘paid for’ sessions) |
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Description |
Unit |
Unit price |
Line total |
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Free entitlement hours –15 or 30 hours per week |
Weekly |
Free |
Free |
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Additional hours purchased – please see charges list below |
Charges as detailed below |
Charges as detailed above |
As above |
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Meals/snacks |
Per meal |
Daily Charges Lunchtime meal Breakfast Short Teatime session snack Long Teatime session food |
£2.10 £1.10 £0.55 £1.10 |
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Consumables (for example wipes) |
Included |
Free |
Free |
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Additional voluntary services (trips) |
Ad Hoc |
Cost of visit/ service split equally between number of children booked onto session |
Various depending on activity. |
If you do not wish to pay for specific consumables, for example because you wish to provide your own, please contact us to make us aware so next steps can be discussed.
Come and Visit Us
We strongly encourage families to visit and get a feel for our nurturing and vibrant Early Years environment. Please contact the school office to arrange a tour and discuss your child’s need.