Term Dates 2025-2026
Autumn Term 2025 (14 weeks)
Monday 8th September – Friday 26th October
Half Term: 27th October - 31st October
Monday 3rd November – Friday 19th December
Spring Term 2026 (11 weeks)
Monday 5th January - Friday 13th February
Half Term: 16th February – 20th February
Monday 23rd February – Friday 27th March
Summer Term 2026 (13 weeks)
Monday 13th April - Friday 22nd May
Bank holiday - 4th May
Half Term: 25th May - 29th May
Monday 1st June - Wednesday 22nd July
GENERAL INFORMATION
Information
| Child Age Range | 18 months to 5 years |
|---|---|
| Class Size | No more than 22 during any session |
| Staff:Pupil Ratio | 1:4 to 1:8 depending on age |
| School Programme | Three terms each of 11 to 14 weeks |
School Hours
| Monday to Friday | Two sessions per day, am and pm |
|---|---|
| Morning Session | 09:00 to 12:00 |
| Lunch | 12:00 to 12:45 |
| Afternoon Session | 12:45 to 15:30 |
| Full Day | 09:00 to 15:30 |
| Breakfast Club (starting February 19th 2024) | 08:00 to 09:00 |
| After School Club (coming soon!) | 15:30 to 17:30 |
Please note:
Parents are required to enrol their children for a minimum of 3 sessions per week, e.g. 3 afternoons, 3 mornings, or a combination of am and pm sessions. Although every effort is made to allocate the days required, the days and sessions offered may vary depending on the vacancies available.
Lunch Time
All children are asked to bring a break time snack such as a piece of fruit. Children attending full day classes should be provided with a nutritious packed lunch. Milk and water are provided by the school.
Absenteeism
Please contact the school as soon as is possible if your child is unable to attend.
Children should NOT ATTEND school if they have a cold or infection which may be transmitted to other children.
Clothing and Articles Required
1. Soft soled shoes for indoor activities (no laces please.)
2. Wellington boots. These are kept at school during term time.
3. A set of spare clothes appropriate for the current term's weather.
4. A school t-shirt and sweatshirt (which can be purchased at school).
5. A bag suitable for the children's work.
IMPORTANT - Notice of Withdrawal - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
It is necessary to give ONE FULL TERM'S notice of withdrawal in writing or else ONE FULL TERM'S FEES WILL BE CHARGED in lieu of notice.
Please note that the school is VERY strict about this and there are NO EXCEPTIONS, so please ensure that you give the required one full term's notice - Thank You.
OFSTED INSPECTION
The school is inspected by OFSTED to ensure the school meets the National Standards for childcare - these include assessments of fire risk, classroom safety etc.
There is also a Nursery Education inspection conducted by OFSTED to determine the quality of education and assess the school's suitability for 'Nursery Grant Status'.
School Policies
Any parent wishing to review any of the updated school policies may request a hard copy at the school or by submitting an email request to egmos@outlook.com. You can also download an electronic section from our webpage from the 'NEWS' tab.