EYFS admissions
EYFS at Billinge Chapel End
At Chapel End we have recently opened up a two year old provision in addition to our Nursery and Reception classes.
Two year old provision
We are able to accept children the term after their second birthday into our new two year old provision. The provision operates between the hours of 9am and 3pm.
We have room for ten children in our two's provision and these children are supported by two members of staff.
Children can attend for anywhere between 15 and 30 hours (full days or morning or afternoon sessions - morning sessions are 9am-12pm and afternoon sessions are 12pm - 3pm).
You can find out if you are entitled to funding here https://www.gov.uk/help-with-childcare-costs/free-childcare-2-year-olds-claim-benefits or here https://www.gov.uk/apply-free-childcare-if-youre-working
If you would like your child to attend for more than 15 hours you may pay to top up your child's hours at a cost of £6 per hour.
Please contact the school office on 01744 678230 or email chapelendtwos@sthelensone.org.uk for more information.
Nursery
The term after your child's third birthday, they are able to join our Nursery class and there are a number of options for you to choose from.
Universal offer - 15 hour per week
All Nursery aged children are entitled to 15 hours free childcare each week. We offer this provision as five sessions Monday to Friday
(mornings for pre school children and afternoons for January and April starters).Our Nursery class is staffed by a teacher and a Level 3 Teaching Assistant.
30 hour funded places
If your child is eligible for a 30 hour place, they can attend between 8.40am and 3pm from Monday to Friday. They can choose to have either a packed lunch or you can pay for a school lunch.
Alternatively, you may wish to use your 30 hour funding over 2 or 3 longer days and include wrap around care (before and/or after school 7:30am-5:30pm) within this package.
With 30 hours funding we are able to accommodate flexible day options as long as days are specified in advance.
You can find out whether you are eligable for funding here https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/
Please contact the school office to discuss your needs on 01744 678230 or email chapelend@sthelens.org.uk
If you decide you would like to apply for a place then the following information will be useful.
Applying for a Nursery Place in a St Helens Local Authority – Maintained School
Children aged three on or before 31st August 2024 are eligible to be considered for a St Helens Local Authority nursery place beginning in September 2024. Children aged 3 after 31st August 2024 are eligible to be considered for a place from January 2025, and children aged 3 after 31st December 2025 are eligible to be considered for a place from April 2025. You can apply using this link https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/nurseryadmissions
Application booklets providing further information and explanation are available from the School Office.
Reception
If your child turns four between the 1st September and 31st August they will join our Reception class. You must apply for a place in Reception even if your child has attended our Nursery. Our Reception class is housed in our EYFS unit and is staffed by a teacher and a Teaching Assistant.
Applications for children to start in Reception in September 2025 should be submitted by 15th January. You can find out further information and make your application here
https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/article/2868/Applying-for-primary-school-for-September-2025
Wrap Around Care
We also offer places in Breakfast Club and After School club for Nursery and Reception children. Queries about availability should be made via the school office. For more information on prices and terms & conditions, click on the Parents tab on the Home page then follow the links to Breakfast and Buzz Club.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us on 01744 678230 or via email chapelend@sthelens.org.uk.