At Whaley Thorns Primary School, we are committed to providing a warm, nurturing and stimulating Early Years environment where children feel safe, happy and eager to learn. We believe that children learn best through a balance of play, exploration and structured activities, helping them to develop confidence, independence and a love of learning from an early age.

Our Early Years provision supports children from the age of three and provides engaging opportunities both indoors and outdoors to encourage children’s social, emotional and academic development. We work closely with families to ensure every child has the very best start to their school journey.

Admissions

Whaley Thorns Primary School has an agreed Published Admission Number (PAN) of 30 for Reception and admits pupils up to this limit.

We welcome children from the age of three years and above.

The school follows Derbyshire Local Authority admission procedures, with applications opening during the autumn term for admission the following September and a closing deadline in January.

Priority for admission is given to looked-after and previously looked-after children.

Early Years Sessions

15-Hour Provision

We offer 15-hour sessions across the week, which can be accessed as either:

• Morning sessions: 8:30am – 11:30am
  or
• Afternoon sessions: 12:10pm – 3:10pm

30-Hour Provision

We also offer 30-hour provision across the week:

• 8:30am – 3:10pm

The 30-hour provision is available to eligible families only, and an eligibility code must be provided.

Additional Information

We do not provide any optional extras.