We are delighted to be able to offer Little Learners Preschool at Richard Hill Primary School. Our preschool provides a fun and informal introduction to school life for children aged 3+. 

Our preschoolers are part of our school family from day one. We provide a nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued and confident, preparing them socially, emotionally and academically for school. 

We offer flexible, funded sessions, making us the ideal choice for busy families. 

To book an appointment to look around please email or call the school office: 

Tel: 0116 234 0212 
Email - [email protected]    

 

 

 

What can I expect from your Preschool? 

We will provide your child with the best start to their education via a teacher-led and play-based learning curriculum. They will be based within our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) unit alongside our Reception children. The Class will be lead by a qualified EYFS Teacher and supported by a Teaching Assistant. The classroom is bright and airy with its own secure, multipurpose playground. We also have lots of great, outdoor spaces where the children can explore, play and learn.   

What is the Preschool Provision / FEEE Offer? 

We offer places for children aged 3+ in our mixed Reception/Preschool class, with a qualified teacher.  Children are eligible to join in the term after their 3rd birthday.  

We offer free funded places (FEEE) of up to 15 hours (universal offer, for all 3 and 4 year olds) and 30 hours per week (known as the extended offer, for eligible parents), as well as paid hours on a flexible basis (subject to availability).  

Qualifying parents have an entitlement of 570 (ie 15 hours x 38 weeks) or 1,140 (ie 30 hours x 38 weeks) hours of funded provision in a year.  As much or as little of this as be taken, as you wish. 

Any parent using hours in excess of their free entitlement will be subject to the charges as detailed below. 

Our Preschool is open Monday to Friday, 38 weeks per year (term time only).  We are closed on Bank Holidays and do not charge for these days.  We do not offer stretched funding. 

What will the costs be? 

30 Hours Funding 

30 hours funding over 38 weeks (as a term time setting). You can check eligibility for 30 hours by visiting: https://www.gov.uk/free-childcare-if-working/check-youre-eligible  

Children accessing 30 hours funding can share with another provider as long as they are also delivering on a 38-week model. To validate and access the 30 hours funding we will need a Childs Dern code and parent’s national insurance number before the start of the term in which they become eligible. It is Parental responsibility to revalidate their Dern codes.  

Full day timings are: 8.45am- 11.45am then 1pm-3.15pm (school gates open at 8.35am) 

For any child that attends all day, unless they are taken home between sessions, there will be an additional charge for the lunchtime period staff (11.45am-1pm) = £5.00 per day 

Your child can have a school meal if you would like them to at a cost of £3.10 per day or they can bring a packed lunch. 

15 hours funding  

In the term after your child is 3 you will be entitled to 15 hours of government funded sessions. We will apply and access this funding for you. If you choose to take more than 15 hours you will be charged for extra sessions taken and the cost of this is outlined below.  

Additional Hours 

If your child is 3 at the time of starting but doesn’t receive the government funded hours until the following term or you would like to top up your funded sessions, the session costs will be as follows: - 

8.45am-11.45am = £21.00 per am session 

1pm-3.15pm = £21.00 per pm session 

Do you support families on low incomes? 

Yes, we are able to offer the following support -  

Early Years Pupil Premium: This provides additional funding to providers to support disadvantaged three and four year-olds in early years settings.  For further information on how to apply, please contact the school office. 

Government tax-free Childcare: We are registered for the Government Tax-Free Childcare scheme.  This scheme can be used for paid childcare hours.  For further information see: https://www.gov.uk/tax-free-childcare 

Childcare Vouchers: We accept Childcare vouchers for paid childcare hours - please contact the office to make arrangements. 

If my child is staying for a full day what will they have for lunch? 

Your child can have a school meal if you would like them to at a cost of £3.10 per day or they can bring a packed lunch. School lunches are booked through our online system, which you will be given a login for. 

For any child that attends all day, unless they are taken home between sessions, there will be an additional charge for the lunchtime period staff (11.45am-1pm) = £5.00 per day 

Do you offer wraparound care for preschool children? 

Yes we can offer wraparound care for preschool children. 

We run a Breakfast and After-School Club as follows: 

• Breakfast Club: Opens at 7.45am. Cost is £5.50 per session (£6 from August 2026) 

After-School Club: There are two options for this as follows: 

• Amazing After-School Club - activity only until 4.15pm = £5 per session (5.50 from August 2026)  

• Full After-School Club - activity then a snack and childcare until 5.45pm = £9 per session (£10 from August 2026) 

These sessions need to be booked 48 hours in advance so that there is adequate resourcing time.  

Does my child need to wear a school uniform? 

School uniform is optional for preschool children. However, if they would like to, items can be purchased from our uniform supplier - more info can be found here:  www.richardhillprimary.uk/school-life/school-life/school-uniform 

If we join preschool, does that mean my child will automatically be enroled in your Reception Class for the following year? 

Unfortunately not, the usual Admissions process still applies. Our School Admissions criteria can be found on our admissions page: www.richardhillprimary.uk/key-information/key-information/admissions 

To apply for a school place please visit  Apply for a primary school place | Leicestershire County Council