What age can a pupil join Pre-Prep?
Two year olds may enter the term after their second birthday. Thereafter, children may enter at most times throughout the academic year, although joining at the start of term or after half-term are the preferred options. Tadpoles (2 year olds) must attend at least two sessions per week on separate days and Frogs (3-4 year olds) must attend at least three sessions per week on separate days, to provide continuity.
What session times do you offer?
We offer morning sessions, 8.30am-12noon (excludes lunch), morning sessions including lunch, 8.30am-1.30pm and full day sessions, 8.30am-3.15pm.
Do you offer Wrap-Around Care?
Before and after-school care is a valuable resource for our busy parents. Early drop-off from 8.00am and later collection up to 5.15pm for our youngest children and 6.00pm for those over three, is built into the school day. Crèche and a snack is available from 3.15pm-4.15pm and Late Club with a light tea from 4.15pm-5.15pm. Supper Club (for children aged over 3 years) from 5.15pm-6.00pm is an ideal time for older children to do their homework, read or practise times tables after their cooked meal. There are additional costs for after school care.
Do you accept childcare vouchers?
Child Care Vouchers can be accepted for fees and out-of-school care up to compulsory school age, subject to HMRC rules. Please find further details here.
How do I apply?
You can formally apply for a place by completing the online Registration Form (no fee applies for Pre-Prep). If applicable, we will then request a reference from your child’s current school/nursery; on receipt of this, we will invite you to bring your child for a taster day/session. Thereafter, we would hope to formally offer a place.
Can I visit Millfield Pre-Prep for an individual visit?
Parents can visit the Pre-Prep during one of our Open Days or arrange an individual visit to see the school in action (Monday-Friday) at a mutually convenient time. The Admissions staff will be delighted to arrange a visit for you.
Do you offer bursaries in the Pre-Prep?
Bursarial funding is usually available from Year 6.