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Welcome to our Nursery at St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School, Garforth, where children are supported to settle happily, grow in confidence and develop a love of learning from the very start.
Our Nursery is open to families across Garforth and nearby communities, such as Aberford, Swillington, Ledsham and Micklefield. We have places available now for children who are 3 years old to start straight away. Why not plan ahead? You can apply ahead of time to secure your child’s place in our wonderful Nursery.
Enquire via the form below or contact our school directly for more information.
Why choose our Nursery?
Children benefit from a warm, nurturing environment with an indoor free-flow classroom and a dedicated outdoor area with partial shelter, supporting learning through play, exploration and carefully planned activities. As a Catholic school, our values of kindness, respect and care are at the heart of daily life, and we warmly welcome families of all faiths and backgrounds.
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Expert-led teaching: setting strong foundations
Our experienced Early Years team provides high-quality teaching and care, helping children develop communication, confidence, independence and early learning skills that form strong foundations for future success.
A fabulous learning environment
A nurturing indoor and outdoor space where children build confidence and independence through play.
Supporting families: breakfast club and wrap-around care
We work closely with families and offer on-site Breakfast Club and Outstanding after-school care with Stepping Stones, including safe daily collection from school.
Developing independence and a smooth transition into Reception
We support children to become confident, capable learners, developing routines, resilience and independence that help ensure a smooth transition into Reception within our school community.
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We Offer
- Funded childcare places (15 and 30 hours, subject to eligibility – see Funding below for more details).
- Breakfast Club to support early drop-offs and working families.
- After-school provision with Stepping Stones Day Nursery & Out of School Club (see Wrap-Around Care below for more details).
- Tapestry online learning journal supporting strong parent partnerships.
- A daily warm, nutritious meal on site, plus snacks and milk (see School Meals below to check eligibility for a free meal).
Further Information
We currently offer up to 30 hours term-time only provision at our Nursery.
For the 15 Universal Hours provision, sessions are offered at the beginning or end of the week as follows:
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Beginning of the Week | End of the Week |
Monday 9:00 – 15:00 | Wednesday 12:00 – 15:00 |
Tuesday 9:00 – 15:00 | Thursday 9:00 – 15:00 |
Wednesday 9:00 – 15:00 | Friday 9:00 – 15:00 |
If your child is entitled to the extended entitlement, they may attend for 30 hours, Monday to Friday 9:00 – 15:00.
Find out more about eligibility for 30-hour provision by visiting the Free Childcare for Working Parents page on the GOV.UK website.
We also offer paid Nursery sessions, charged at £4.30 per hour.
We provide Breakfast Club and after-school provision for our pre-school children to support working families.
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If you require wrap-around care, please inform the school once you have applied.
Warm school lunches are available for pre-school children at a small cost, or children may bring a packed lunch.
Some pupils may be eligible for Free School Meals. Please visit Apply for free school meals page on the GOV.UK website more information.
Pre-school pupils are invited to wear the school uniform.
For details on uniform, including PE and seasonal options, please visit our School Uniform page.
For information about our full Early Years Curriculum and approach to early phonics, please visit our EYFS Curriculum page.
Please see our Policies page for policies relating to our nursery provision.
Start your Nursery application
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We welcome enquiries from families across Garforth and the surrounding areas.
To request a call back or arrange a visit, please complete the form below. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us directly on 0113 2869819 or admin@sbcps.bkcat.uk.
