Our Childcare Offers

Breakfast Club

At our school, we believe a great morning sets the tone for a fantastic day of learning. Our Breakfast Club offers children a calm, welcoming environment to enjoy a nutritious meal, socialize with peers, and ease into a positive daily routine.

We offer two flexible options tailored to suit your family’s morning schedule:

Our Clubs

  • Early Risers Club
    • Start Time: 7:45 AM
    • Cost: £1.00 per session
    • Ideal for parents needing an earlier drop-off time. Children receive a selection of healthy breakfast options to fuel their morning.
  • Sunshine Breakfast Club
    • Start Time: 8:15 AM
    • Cost: FREE
    • A fantastic opportunity for children to grab a healthy bite to eat and settle in with friends before the school day begins.

How to Book & Pay

  • Weekly Sign-Up: A booking link is sent out weekly via ClassDojo. Please complete the sign-up form to secure your child’s place. for Early Risers, the later one children can simply turn up.
  • Payment: Payments for the Early Risers Club must be made in advance using Arbor.
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Nursery & 2-Year-Old Funding Provision

We are pleased to offer flexible, funded early education places for 2-year-olds and nursery children (ages 3–4). Early education gives children a foundation for learning, supporting their confidence, language, and social development before starting school.

Funded Places & Eligibility Overview

1. 2-Year-Old Provision (15 & 30 Hours)

Depending on your family’s circumstances or working status, your 2-year-old may be eligible for funded hours:

  • 15 Hours Funded (Working Families): Available for working parents who meet the government income criteria.
  • 15 Hours Funded (Targeted Support): Available for families receiving certain benefits or support (e.g., Income Support, Jobseeker's Allowance, Tax Credits).
  • 30 Hours Funded (Expanded Working Entitlement): Starting from January 2026, working parents of eligible 2-year-olds can access up to 30 hours of funded childcare per week.

2. Nursery Provision — Ages 3 & 4 (15 & 30 Hours)

  • 15 Hours Funded (Universal): Every 3 and 4-year-old child in England is entitled to 15 hours of free childcare per week, regardless of family income. No eligibility code is required.
  • 30 Hours Funded (Working Families): Available to working parents who meet the government earnings threshold.

Criteria for Working Family Funding (15 & 30 Hours)

To qualify for the working families funding (for eligible 2-year-olds and 3–4-year-olds), each parent living in the household usually needs to meet the following criteria:

  • Earnings: Expecting to earn at least the equivalent of 16 hours per week at the National Minimum Wage or Living Wage.
  • Income Limit: Earning less than £100,000 adjusted net income per year per parent.
  • Qualifying Circumstances: You can also apply if one parent is working and the other receives specific disability or caring benefits.

How to Apply & Check Eligibility

Because we are located in Sunderland, applications for working parents' funding codes are completed centrally through the UK Government portal, while targeted 2-year-old applications can also be processed via Sunderland Together for Children.

  1. Check Eligibility & Apply for a Code: Visit the official government gateway to check your eligibility and receive your 11-digit funding code:
  2. Local Sunderland Information: For local guidance on 2-year-old funded places and early years support across Sunderland, visit:
  3. Submit Your Code to the School: Once you receive your eligibility code and National Insurance number confirmation, please bring them to the school office along with your child's birth certificate so we can confirm your funded place.

Need Further Information?

Our school office team is on hand to help walk you through the application process or answer questions regarding session times and availability.

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