Funding and fees
Funding
The university's nurseries are registered as ‘providers’ of nursery education and all children are entitled to the Early Years Free Entitlement from the local authority. This funding is available from the term after your child's third birthday for up to 6 hours free per day, for up to 15 hours free per week, for up to 38 weeks of the year. The funding can be spread over up to 45 weeks if needed e.g. for staff parent/carers and for children attending less than 5 sessions per week (if your child does not claim the funding at another setting).
Find out more about EYF on the direct.gov.uk website.
Fees
Student parent/carers
Nursery fees for students depend on your household income and are subsidised by the university. You pay a non-refundable registration fee of £25 when you are offered a place.
| Status | Morning | Afternoon | All day | All week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Receiving Childcare Grant | £17.80 | £17.80 | £35.60 | £178 |
| Not receiving Childcare Grant | £17.50 | £17.50 | £35.60 | £170 |
New children of staff and local parent/carers
If you are a local parent or carer, you pay a non-refundable fee of £25 to join the waiting list and a registration fee of £25 when you are offered a place.
| Morning | Afternoon | All day | All week |
|---|---|---|---|
| £24 | £22 | £44.50 | £220 |
We also accept children on 6 hour contracts at £30 per day or £147 for a full week.
What do my fees cover?
- Mid-morning and mid-afternoon snacks.
- Lunch is available at £1.90 per meal per day (or children can bring a packed lunch).
- Nappies are not included - please bring your own supply.
Staff childcare voucher scheme
Edenred provide our staff childcare voucher scheme which helps our staff save money by paying for childcare through the voucher scheme. Contact the Personnel department to find out more.
Financial help
If you are a student experiencing hardship contact the Student Advice Service at studentadvice@brighton.ac.uk, +44 (0)1273 642888, or visit www.brighton.ac.uk/moneymatters.
Find out more
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