Welcome to our nursery, where your child’s early education is guided by expertise and professional excellence. Led by a Qualified Teacher and supported by a dedicated team of Early Years Educators, our setting is overseen by an experienced Early Years Coordinator to ensure the highest standards of care. We offer flexible session options tailored to fit your family’s needs, providing a nurturing environment where children truly thrive. Due to high demand, we currently operate a waiting list, so we encourage you to submit your application today to secure your child’s place in our community.

3 and 4-Year-Old Nursery Provision

The nursery for 3 and 4-year olds operates from Mondays to Fridays during the school term. Sessions are offered as either:

Full Time (30 hours per week)

• Mondays to Fridays 8:50am-3:20pm

Part Time (15 hours per week) as either:

• Early Week sessions: Mondays 8:50am-3:20pm, Tuesdays 8:50am-3:20pm & Wednesdays 8:50am - 11:50am
• Afternoon session: Wednesday 12:20 - 3:20pm, Thursdays 8:50pm - 3:20pm & Fridays 8:50pm - 3:20pm

Childcare Funding Options

Families can access government funded early education schemes that provide 15 hours of funded childcare during the school term

• 15 hours funded childcare for all 3 and 4 year olds

Tax-free Childcare

The government offers tax-free childcare to working families. Some working families are eligible for 30 hours of free childcare during term-time. We offer both 15 and 30 hour term-time places to children in the term after their third birthday.

To find out if you are eligible for 30 hours of free nursery funding, please check your eligibility for tax-free childcare. If you are eligible, you will be issued with an 'eligibility code' which you will need to bring into school to confirm your application.

Early Years Charging Policy

Thornhill Primary School adopts Islington Council's Early Years Charging Policy.

If you are entitled to 15 hours of funded childcare but would like your child to attend for 30 hours, you may be eligible to pay for the additional 15 hours. For full details of charges, including all the income bands, read the early years charging policy here.

Please contact our admissions team for any further information: admissions@thornhill.islington.sch.uk 

Other useful information

It is important that you choose the best option for your family. Better start in life website offers additional information on the best options available, along with a childcare support checker to help you find out how you can save money on your childcare.