We offer places for two year olds

Your two year old can start in our nursery the term after they turn two. - eligible for free 15 hours with the Golden Ticket - or we will invoice at £5 per hour. Five Morning sessions: 9.00 - 12.00 noon or Five Afternoon sessions: 12.30 - 3.30 pm It is best to apply sooner rather than later as these places go fast and we have a waiting list.

We offer places for three and four year olds

Every three and four year old is eligible for 15 hours free per week. We have two sessions: Five mornings Five afternoons

We offer 30 hours provision for three and four year olds

Five full days: 9.00 - 3.30 pm for those three and four year olds eligible.

The two year olds will work in a ratio of 1 adult to 4 children at all times so we are really able to concentrate on their needs as two year olds. We will echo the principles of our 3 and 4 year old provision, but taking into account fully the needs of children at the age of two. These children will be guaranteed a place in our Nursery when they turn 3 where their transition will be seamless having made excellent relationships with staff and their friends. We have a wonderfully caring team of teachers and teaching assistants who are experienced and trained to nurture, care for and inspire every child in their care, therefore providing the best start and education for your little ones.

We have cosy and warm areas as well as areas packed with educational resources and equipment. Our Nursery is spacious with a large private garden and access to the school yard, field and library. There is a brand new, outside play equipment structure with huge mark making boards with a tarmac track surrounding it. This provides children with exciting opportunities to explore, have fun and learn in a safe and secure environment. We offer the opportunity for your children to be inspired and, as a result, learn and develop on a daily basis.

Children who join our Nursery have a seamless transition into Reception with staff, friends and an environment familiar to them. Staff have full awareness of each child's strengths, needs and their learning styles so no time is lost for teaching and learning.

We'd love for your child to join our happy nursery community. Our children thrive in our spacious, engaging nursery and develop an excitement towards their learning. Just look at these happy smiles! (It was so hard to pick just a few photographs from the huge amount we have of smiling and happy children in our nursery!)

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Is your child eligible for a two-year old place?

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Your two year old can get free play and learn sessions if you live in England and get one of the following benefits:

Income Support

Jobseeker's Allowance

Support for a ‘Looked After’ child

Child Tax credits - income below £16,190

Guaranteed Element of State Pension Credit

Support under the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

Employment and Support Allowance – income related

Disability Living Allowance (child)

Working Tax Credits and earn no more than £16,190

Current Statement of Special Educational Needs or an Education, Health and Care Plan (child)

Left care through Special Guardianship, or an adoption, or Residence Order

How do you apply?

Check on the Play and Learn link above to see if you are eligible. If you are, you will receive a code. Bring this into the school office, call or email us and your child can get started with their Nursery sessions.

Places will be available at the start of the term after their second birthday. Application forms are available from school.

We can help you to to check your eligibility, so give us a call - 0191 3868416 or email on laurelavenue@durhamlearning.net

Three-and-four-year old places

Every three and four year old is eligible for fifteen hours of free Nursery provision.

We currently have some spaces available for three and four year olds. You can choose from one of four sessions:

five mornings - 9.00 am - 12.00 noon.

five afternoons - 12.30 am - 3.30 pm.

We take children in straight after their third birthday. Application forms are available from the school office or download here.

school nursery application form

Some sessions fill fast so please get in touch to be able to choose the session you would prefer.

If you are interested in any places for two, three or four year olds, please call in at the office, call school on 0191 3868416 or e mail laurelavenue@durhamlearning.net to arrange a visit or to check your eligibility code for your two year old. We’d love to hear from you.