Wrap Around Care
Times of Opening
The school opens at 8.00am during School term time only. Children may attend the 8 o’clock Club on a regular or emergency basis. The cost per session (from September 2025) is £6.80 or £7.80 respectively.
The Nursery is open during School term time only, with sessions available, between 8.50am – 5.50pm.
Nursery Fees
| Morning Nursery | 8.50am - 11.50am | £16.85 |
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| Lunchtime session | 11.50am - 12.30pm | £6.85 |
| Afternoon Nursery | 12.30pm - 3.30pm | £16.85 |
For the lunchtime sessions a school dinner is available at an additional cost of £2.70 per day, and this is payable separately, but all other drinks and snacks, such as fruit, juice and milk are included in the fees.
Please see our Admissions page for details how, and when, to apply for a Nursery place using your funded hours.
Out of School Club Fees:
| After School club - first session | First session until 4.20pm | £6.80 |
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| After School club - full session | Full session until 5.50pm | £13.00 |
Nursery Education Funding
Oakridge Primary School recognises that families may require flexible childcare arrangements beyond the standard Nursery hours. Our Little Oaks provision offers extended care for children aged 3 and above, supporting working families and providing continuity of care within a familiar and nurturing environment.
Children who do not attend the morning session in the School Nursery can access Little Oaks immediately after the morning Nursery session concludes. This option provides a smooth transition and enables children to remain on-site with experienced staff in a setting aligned with the school’s ethos and routines.
Age and Eligibility
Little Oaks is available as soon as your child turns 3 years old. However, funding through the government’s universal 15-hour entitlement is only available from the start of the term after their third birthday.
For example:
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If your child turns 3 in November, they may begin attending Little Oaks straight away.
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However, you would be required to pay for sessions privately until the end of that term.
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Government funding would commence in January, at the start of the spring term.
Families eligible for 2-year-old funding may be able to access funded places earlier. Please check eligibility criteria and ensure you apply in time to secure funding from the term in which your child turns 3.
Session Times
Little Oaks runs during term time only and offers the following after school care options:
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First session: until 4:20pm
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Full session: until 5:50pm
This structure gives parents the flexibility to choose a session that best suits their schedule.
Emergency Sessions
We understand that childcare needs can occasionally change at short notice. An ‘emergency session’ refers to a care session that is not part of a regular, pre-booked schedule.
Please note the following regarding emergency bookings:
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Emergency sessions must be agreed with a member of staff in advance — places cannot be guaranteed due to staffing ratios and space availability.
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A £1 surcharge will be added to the cost of an emergency session.
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Emergency before-school care (from 8:00am onwards) is available without prior booking through the 8 O’Clock Club; the £1 additional surcharge applies.
Telephone Numbers
8:30am – 4:30pm (01785) 337300
4:30pm – 5:50pm (01785) 337300 / (01785) 337304