Our purpose designed building provides a safe, secure and caring environment for your child to gain self-esteem and confidence. We secured a ‘Good’ grade during a recent Ofsted inspection on 17th April 2024. 

While following the statutory Early Years Foundation Stages, Woodlands has maintained its private and independent status along with its unique qualities.

All children are entitled to 570 hours of free early education a year, once they turn 3 year old until they start full-time school. 

A child turns 3 year old between 1 April – 31 August, can start free early education on or after 1st September. 

A child turns 3 year old between 1 September – 31 December, can start free early education on or after 1st January. 

A child turns 3 year old between 1 January – 31 March, can start free early education on or after 1 April. 

We operate a waiting list for children not yet 2 years old. New entitlement for working parents is:

• From April 2024, we are offering 15 hour entitlement for children of eligible working parents from the age of 2

We offer both morning and afternoon sessions with combinations available to suit your childcare requirements.  

All 3 and 4 year olds can get 15 hours free early education. You can use these from the term after your child turns 3 year old. 

Some 3 and 4 year old can get extra 15 hours childcare, this is known as 30 hours free childcare. Based on your circumstances you may also be eligible for 30 hours  free early education. You can check if you are eligible for 30 hours on: www.childcarechoices.gov.uk.

Parent can continue to get tax credits, universal credits, childcare vouchers, salary sacrifice schemes, childcare grants or bursaries at the same time as 30 hours free early education.