Nursery Funding & Extra Costs
Starting January 2026, Early Education Providers must publish the costs of any optional, chargeable extras in accordance with the Department for Education’s Statutory Guidance. These costs should be transparent, current, and easily accessible to parents, helping them make informed decisions when choosing a provider. This page provides detailed cost* information for William Gilbert Endowed Primary School and Nursery.
| Description | Details | Unit Price |
| Additional Time Charged at an Hourly Rate | Where a free 15 or 30 hours of childcare is applicable, any hours beyond this will be invoiced to the parents on a term-by-term basis | £6.50 per hour |
| Free of charge: 15 hours of childcare | Available during Term Time over 38 weeks as either 5 mornings per week or 5 full days per week. Your child is eligible for this from the term after their 3rd Birthday. Starting on the 1st of January, 1st of April or the 1st of September. | Free |
| Free of charge: 30 hours of childcare – If you’re a working parent you may be eligible for 30 hours for free. | Available during Term Time over 38 weeks as either 5 mornings per week or 5 full days per week. Your child is eligible for this from the term after their 3rd Birthday. Starting on the 1st of January, 1st of April or the 1st of September. | Free |
| Free of charge: Fresh Fruit Snack | A fresh fruit snack (which can consist of banana, orange, apple, carrots) is provided by school as part of the Governments Fruit & Veg Scheme for Schools. The fruit and vegetables will be fresh and of good quality. The aim is for children to have a positive and enjoyable experience of fruit and vegetables. | Free |
| Free of charge: Milk | Every child is entitled to 189ml (one-third of a pint) of milk each day, free of charge. The school arranges this for all eligible pupils. The Nursery Milk Scheme, managed by the Nursery Milk Reimbursement Unit (NMRU) on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care and the Welsh Government, provides this entitlement. It ensures that children under five attending approved day care settings receive 189ml (one-third of a pint) of milk daily at no cost. | Free |
| Chargeable: Consumables to be used by the children, such as nappies or suncream | Parents should provide these items where applicable. | N/A |
| Chargeable: School Meals | Children that attend school for an entire day have the option to purchase a school meal. Charges are processed on ScoPay, Parents will have access to ScoPay to add funds to their child’s account | £3.20 per day, £16.00 a week or approx. £608.00 per academic year |
| Chargeable: Extracurricular Activities | Any and all Extracurricular activities will be charged at a rate that is appropriate for the activity to be undertaken e.g. School Trips. | Ad Hoc |
*Pricing is correct at the time of publishing (December, 2025)