Changes to Grant Funding Hours

In September 2010 the grant funding will be increased to 15 hours per week and there will be more flexibility regarding how the time is used.

All children qualify for the grant from the start of the new term after their third birthday.

If your son / daughter is entitled to the grant, you will be able to use this to cover the cost of half or full days at Helsby Playgroup.

New Openeing Hours Monday to Friday

Full Days will be 9.00 to 3.00

Half Days will be 9.00 to 12.00 or 12.00 to 3.00

Lunch Club will be 11.45 to 12.15

Examples of the options available

 Session Attending Funded Hours Fee to be Paid
3 Full days 15 £2 per day (lunch fees)
2 Full days and ½ day 15 No charge
5 (½ day) sessions (either 9-12 or 12-3) 15 No charge
5 sessions and lunch club (9-12.15) 15 £2 per day

Please Note: Grant funding can be shared across two settings.