Information for Parents

Charnwood Nursery & Pre-School Thurmaston is an Ofsted Outstanding nursery offering high-quality childcare and early years education for children aged 0–5 in a safe, nurturing environment.

Our Family Platform

Our Family App platform for staff and families to collaborate and share knowledge. Communicate in seconds, find information and bills. Everyone has more time to dedicate to helping each child thrive.

Home Visits:

Our home visit is the first step in building a strong partnership with parents and carers. It helps children feel comfortable in their familiar home environment while giving families and practitioners the opportunity to get to know one another. By sharing knowledge about each child, we can provide the best possible start to their nursery journey.

Engaging with your child’s Learning:

We encourage parents to take an active role in their child’s learning through regular events and shared activities at the nursery. Families can join story sessions, forest school, breakfast mornings, and many other engaging experiences. We also provide home learning activities to help extend and support your child’s development beyond the setting.

Parent Workshops:

School Readiness
Phonics

Paediatric First Aid

Solihull – ‘Understanding Your Child’s Behaviour’

Intervention and Inclusion Specialist:

Inclusive practice offers equal access to opportunities and support to all children.
Our Intervention and inclusion specialist provides dedicated support to children, families and staff across all of our settings.

Early Education Entitlement

The following early years funding streams are available, the following early years funding streams are available:
  • All parents of 3 & 4-year-olds can access the universal entitlement of 15 hours of early education per week, during school term times only
  • Eligible working parents of children aged 9 months – 4-year-olds are entitled to 30 hours of early education per week, during school term times only
  • Parents of 2-year-olds who get extra support such those on Universal Credit or children with an Education, Health & Care plan are entitled to 15 hours of early education per week (term-time only)

Best Start in Life

Visit Best Start in Life to explore Government support with childcare costs, including funded childcare, Tax-Free Childcare, Universal Credit, and student support.

Leicestershire Holiday, Activities & Food Programme (HAF)

As an approved Leicestershire HAF provider, we offer free holiday childcare, fun activities, and nutritious meals for eligible children aged 4–11 who receive benefits-related free school meals.

Tax Free Childcare

Working parents can save on registered childcare with Tax-Free Childcare, where the Government adds £2 for every £8 you pay into your online account. You can receive up to £2,000 per child each year, or £4,000 for a disabled child.

Food Vouchers

We work with Leicestershire County Council to distribute food vouchers to ensure families of eligible children can purchase food over the school holidays.

Need help with your childcare fees?

We’re here to help you understand your childcare funding options. Our team can provide guidance on available schemes and support you in finding the best option for your family.

Online Safety

Keeping children safe online is not just a matter of protecting them but also teaching them how to navigate the online world safely themselves.

Keeping Children Safe in Education categorises online safety into three areas of risk:

  • Content: being exposed to illegal, inappropriate or harmful material
  • Contact: being subjected to harmful online interaction with other users; and
  • Contact: personal online behaviour that increases the likelihood of, or causes of harm.” Visit NSPCC website

What parents say about us

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Choosing the Right Nursery: A Parent's Guide

helps parents understand the key factors to consider when selecting a nursery for their child. It offers practical tips to ensure a safe, nurturing, and supportive early learning environment.