Setting Your Child Up for Success
Early Years - Nursery
At Orwell Park, we aim to make our Early Years provision clear, transparent, and supportive for families. Nursery children benefit from our high‑quality Early Years curriculum, specialist teaching, and access to our beautiful grounds, all included within the core fees.
Each child is supported by an alocated Key Person, the main point of contact between Nurery and home. We work in close partnership with families to support every child to feel safe, secure and happy.
Our early focus on academics, with our accredited phonics scheme delivered by trained staff, ensures children are exceptionally well prepared for Reception. Our knowledgeable staff design rich learning opportunities to ensure children are developing the skills they need to become independent learners.
Each child is supported by an alocated Key Person, the main point of contact between Nurery and home. We work in close partnership with families to support every child to feel safe, secure and happy.
Our early focus on academics, with our accredited phonics scheme delivered by trained staff, ensures children are exceptionally well prepared for Reception. Our knowledgeable staff design rich learning opportunities to ensure children are developing the skills they need to become independent learners.
Government Funding
Orwell Park accepts Early Years Funding, available from the term after your child’s 3rd birthday, in line with current government guidance. Eligible families can use this funding to reduce Nursery fees (not available in Reception). We offer 15 hours funding. Further information can be found on the official GOV.UK website: https://www.gov.uk/help-with-childcare-costs/free-childcare-and-education-for-3-to-4-year-olds
Our admissions team is always on hand to explain available funding and help families understand how it may support them.
What’s Included in Early Years Fees?
Your child’s fees cover a comprehensive range of enriching experiences and essential elements of school life, including:
• Expert Early Years teaching delivered by experienced staff
• Daily phonics and age‑appropriate numeracy
• Specialist French, Music, PE and ballet (additional cost)
• Weekly Forest School sessions in our dedicated woodland area
• All curriculum resources, learning materials, and daily snacks
• Nutritious, freshly prepared lunch (in Nursery this is an additional charge)
• Access to our extensive outdoor spaces, gardens, and play areas
These inclusions ensure every child receives a broad, inspiring education from day one, without unexpected extras.
Wraparound Care & After‑School Opportunities
We understand the needs of busy families, which is why we offer flexible wraparound care throughout the week:
• Early 8am start providing a calm, welcoming start to the day
• After‑school care (Nursery children aged 3+ until 5pm), Reception children until 6.30pm), supporting families who need extended provision
• After‑school clubs and activities for children in Reception - Year 2, giving children the chance to explore new interests in a safe, nurturing environment
Wraparound care options are designed to support modern family life while enriching each child’s school experience.
Wraparound Care at Orwell Park
Orwell Park offers a flexible wraparound care programme for every year group, designed to support busy families and provide pupils with a safe, happy and engaging start and end to each school day, including Saturdays.
Nursery Sessions
Please see our table of fees and session times for each Nursery class.
Note: Areas marked in grey indicate those sessions that may be limited or unavailable due to your child’s age.
Nursery 0 - Dragonflies (2-2.5 years)
We are only able to offer Monday and Wednesday mornings to children aged 2-2.5 years.
Nursery 1 - Otters (2.5-3.5 years)
Any combinations of sessions can be booked across the week with a minimum weekly commitment of 3 sessions a week.
Nursery 2 - Kingfishers (3.5 years +)
Any combinations of sessions can be booked across the week with a minimum weekly commitment of 3 full days or 6 sessions.