30 Hours Nursery Provision
Nursery Provision at Torkington Primary School
We are pleased to offer up to 30 hours of high-quality nursery provision per week during term time, providing a supportive, nurturing start to your child's education.
We welcome children to our nursery the term after they turn three. While our main intake happens every September, we also offer smaller intakes in January and after Easter, depending on space availability.
Our Nursery Sessions
All children are eligible for 15 hours of free early education per week. At Torkington, this is delivered across five morning sessions. To ensure continuity in learning and routine, children are allocated morning spaces and are required to attend every day.
Morning Session: 8.50am – 11.50am
Extended 30-Hour Provision
For parents who qualify for the additional 15 hours of free childcare, or those who wish to pay for extra sessions, we offer afternoon provision. If you are not eligible for government funding, these afternoon sessions are chargeable.
Afternoon Session: 12.20pm – 3.20pm Children staying for the full days will need to either bring a packed lunch or pay for school dinners (currently £2.60 per day).
Please note that places are allocated based on the current Stockport Local Authority admissions criteria and spaces available. Link: Stockport admissions
How to Apply and Check Eligibility
Nursery applications must be made directly through the Stockport Council website at Nursery Application
To check if you are eligible for the additional 15 hours of free childcare, please visit the Government's Childcare Choices website at www.childcarechoices.gov.uk.
Please note: 30 hour codes must be re-confirmed every 3 months to continue receiving the funded additional hours. Sign in to your GOV.UK Childcare Account. Link: Childcare re-confirmation
Flexibility and Wraparound Care
We aim to support working families by offering flexible care options. You can use your additional 15 hours in conjunction with our on-site Before & After School Club.
Alternatively, you can split your care with local registered childminders. You can view approved local childminders on the Stockport Family Services Directory website. Link: Stockport Childcare Information Directory
For current session availability, fees, or further details, please contact the school office on 0161 483 2188 or email us directly schooladmin@torkington.stockport.sch.uk.
