Childcare Funding
We offer funded places for eligible children, including 15 and 30 hour funding. This is taken Term Time Only
15 Hours = 3 days a week 9:00 - 14:00
30 Hours = 5 days a week 9:00 - 15:00
To check what funding you may be eligible for and how to apply, visit Childcare Choices.
Voluntary Consumables Fee
When accessing funded hours at Special Steps, we ask for a voluntary consumables fee of £10 per day.
This helps cover essential daily resources and experiences that enhance your child's learning and development. The breakdown of this charge is as follows:
| Item | Charge |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | £1.00 |
| Afternon Snack | £1.00 |
| Word Well curriculum / Eating as Learning/ Cherry Garden (SEN Curriculums) | £1.60 |
| Sensory Room/Sensory Equipment | £1.60 |
| Sun cream / barrier creams | £1.60 |
| Nappies / wipes | £1.60 |
| Celebrations / trips out | £1.60 |
| Total | £10.00 |
Daily Charge for Non-Funded Days
On days where a child is not accessing government funding, our standard daily rate is £75 per day.
This charge is all-inclusive and covers breakfast, afternoon snack, personal care items and enrichment activities throughout the day. Please note this charge also applies to the summer holidays, if you choose to send your child during the four weeks that we are open during this time.
Hourly Fee
We charge £10 per hour for additional hours on funded days.