Parents of children from the age of 2 to 11 can apply for Tax-Free Childcare to help pay for childcare costs.  

Here's how to apply.

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Any sessions which are not covered by funded hours will be charged at £6.50 per hour or £7.50 for wraparound hours.  

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​Snack Contributions 

We also suggest a voluntary contribution to cover the cost of providing the morning and afternoon snack. There is a donation box available in pre-school for either a monetary donation or snack items.

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Hot School Lunches 

Our hot school lunches are provided by Dolce and payment is made via their website directly. However, they charge Thames for the VAT element of lunches separately. We will invoice you termly for the VAT element of any hot lunches you have ordered. (Currently hot lunches are charged at £2.45 per meal, VAT is therefore 49p per meal) 

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Fees and Funding Policy

A detailed policy to provide clear information to parents on Thames Pre-school's charges and the Early Years Entitlement funding process.

Children are able to access funded hours only.  Hours are not dependent on parents paying for additional non-funded hours.

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Universal Entitlement:  15 Hours Free 

All 3 and 4 year olds are entitled to 15 hours of government funded pre-school provision per week (over 38 weeks per year). These funded sessions are available from the term after the child's 3rd birthday and the funding will be arranged on your behalf by pre-school. 

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Working Families Entitlement:  15 Hours Free​

Eligible working parents of 2-year-olds can apply for 15 hours of government funded pre-school provision per week.  Available from the term after the child's 2nd birthday.   Find out if you qualify here.​

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​Extended Entitlement:  An Additional 15 Hours Free 

Some working parents of 3 and 4 years olds can also apply for up to an additional 15 hours per week (up to a total of 30 funded hours per week, for 38 weeks per year).  Find out if you qualify here.

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​Funded 2 Year Olds

We also accept funded 2 year olds.  Please click on the link below to find out whether you are eligible.  In Wiltshire this funding is known as 'Better2gether funding'. 

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Disability Access Funding/Early Years Pupil Premium 

If your child is funded, Thames Pre-school could be eligible for extra funding to help support your child.  If your child receives Disability Living Allowance or your family is in receipt of other Government support, here's how to apply.

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