Free Nursery Places
Nursery Education Fund (NEF)
Free nursery education is available for all 4 year olds and all 3 year olds living in the Bradford Metropolitan District area. All children should have access to a free nursery place from the start of the school term after their 3rd birthday.
- Every 3 and 4 year old child is eligible for a free part time nursery place, if they want one, in a Local Authority nursery school or nursery class or in a registered NEF setting.
The DCSF is clear that it is not possible to claim for more than one grant per child. In Bradford certain settings must be given priority for the claim, for example, if a child attends a maintained setting (primary school) for a number of sessions and a private nursery for a number of sessions, then the maintained session will attract the grant.
Nursery Schools and Nursery Classes in Primary Schools
Nursery education places are provided in the following LEA (Local Education Authority) settings:
- Nursery schools
- Nursery classes or units attached to primary schools
- Special schools, including community nurseries
LEA nursery provision is community provision and the available places are open to all children. (Please see our admission & attendance)
If you would like more information about Nursery Education Grant please follow the link below................
