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Provision

As part of our Hatchling’s provision we offer a large open classroom space with access our own sleeping and changing areas.

The Hatchling’s rooms has access to a secure outdoor space which has been created to stimulate learning and encourages exploration.

Attendance is offered daily from 8.00am-6.00pm. We offer attendance from 3-5 days per week but we do not offer part day attendance.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner][vc_separator type=”normal”][vc_column_text]

Submitting an Application

Applications for our preschool provision are made directly to the school, by completing the relevant application form below and returning this to the office or our dedicated admissions mailbox: admissions@gainsborough.hackney.sch.uk

Application Forms

Preschool Application Form – September 2025

Along with your completed application form, you will also need to provide the following original documents which will be copied and held on your child’s school record:

• Proof of child’s birth (Full Birth Certificate)
• Proof of Parental ID (Passport or Birth Certificate)
• Proof of address

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Preschool Information Leaflet

As you will be aware, the Governments Working Family Funding is now in place. Families that are eligible are able to access a set number of free childcare hours from the term after a child turns 9 months. This is currently 15 hours but will increase to 30 hours from September 2025.

Children will only be eligible for funding from the term after they turn 9 months. Which means that admissions will be set to September, January and April depending on your child’s birthday.

As we offer private childcare, families can choose to start their child before their funding eligibility date by agreeing to pay our private fees until your eligibility begins.

For more information please take a look at our Preschool flyer by clicking on the link below:

• September 2025 Preschool Flyer

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For more information

If you would like to find out more about the provision that we offer, you can contact us in one of the following ways:

• Telephone: 0208 985 4622
• Email: admissions@gainsborough.hackney.sch.uk
• Drop in to the office to speak with a member of our dedicated team

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Attendance Models & Costs

Sessions run Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 6.00pm.

Parents can choose sessions between 2 and 5 per week.

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What’s included in our fees?

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Fixed Closures

Preschool provision operates for 48 weeks of the year with compulsory closures* for:

• 2 weeks during the school Christmas break
• 1 week during the school Easter break
• 1 week during the school summer holidays

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