Admissions

St Joseph's Playgroup Mornings

Children are eligible to attend St Joseph’s Playgroup once they turn 2 years old.  Playgroup operates a 3-term entry system which must be applied for by the closing date.  2-year-old children will be offered a minimum of 2 morning sessions per week. Funded 2 and 3-year-olds will be offered 15 hours per week, subject to availability. 

Children can remain in Playgroup until the end of the summer term after they have turned 3.

Applications for 2024-2025 are open and welcomed. The closing date for applications is 31st March 2024. Applications after this date will be accepted but will be considered late and may need to join our waiting list. Places will be offered by 3rd May 2024

Please see the link below to our application form.  This can be completed and returned via email to stjosephsplaygrouptheark@outlook.com alternatively they can be returned to the Playgroup or school office.

Please note, playgroup fees are £22.50 per 3 hour session. We accept 2 and 3 year old funded children. We also accept childcare vouchers and government childcare account transfers.

St Joseph's Playgroup The Ark Lunch Club & Afternoons

In partnership with St Joseph' School Nursery, we offer 30 hours free childcare.  Please see letter below for more information on lunch and afternoon sessions. Applications for September 2024 should be submitted by 31st March 2024. Please complete the application below which can be returned via email to stjosephsplaygrouptheark@outlook.com alternatively they can be handed to into playgroup or the school office.