Parkview Nursery School

Admissions
Children are entitled to 15 hours of free nursery education starting the term after their 3rd birthday . Please apply using the link below:

http://cms.barrowwebdesign.co.uk/temporary_uploads/291073/2025-2026 Nursery Application.docx

Working parents are able to claim additional free hours up to a maximum of 30 hours a week. At Parkview we can offer these extended places to be used in any combination over the week.

To check if you are eligible and to apply for the extended hours please go to the following website:

https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk

If you need more information please ask in the office. You can also download a factsheet by clicking here.

If you think you might be eligible please complete the following form and submit with your application.
Extended Entitlement for Working Parents

You can either print off the forms and drop them in or email them to admin@parkview-nur.cumbria.sch.uk.
We will also need your child's birth certificate and proof of your address.

If we are over subscribed we follow the County Council admissions policy which is available on the website below.

https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/schools-and-education/apply-school-place-or-change-schools/admission-process-and-appeal-decision/nursery-admissions-policies

A link to our own Admission Policy is below:

http://cms.barrowwebdesign.co.uk/temporary_uploads/291073/Allocation Policy 2025.docx

If you would like to come and look around nursery with your child please just give us a ring. New families are welcome anytime to come and see the exciting opportunities that we offer and have a play. Open days will be planned for intakes in September, January and April. All updates regarding these will be on our Facebook page.

The following are chargeable extras which will be charged as and when neccessary for each individual:

Hot school dinner - £2.20 per day
Wraparound costs per hour (over 15hrs if not 30 hour tax free childcare code and any hours over 30hours) - £5.45 per hour
Wraparound costs per 15 minutes - £1.35
Morning wraparound (8.45-11.45) - £16.35
Morning and lunch wraparound (8.45-12.30) - £20.45
Lunchtime wraparound (11.45-12.30) - £4.10
Lunchtime wrapround annd afternoon session (11.45-3.30) -£20.45
Full day wraparound (8.45-3.30) - £36.80
Snack is £1.50 per week for pupils who do15hrs or less and £3.00 per week for children who do over 15hrs

Parkview Aims:

To ensure all children are given equal opportunity to achieve their full potential through an education based on their individual needs

To scaffold and inspire children's learning with careful consideration given to their interests nurturing them in all areas of learning

To provide each and every child with a joyful, stimulating environment which includes rich outdoor learning

To celebrate each individual’s achievements through praise each and every day

To encourage each individual at Parkview to care for their community and environment

Parkview Values:

Happiness and Wellbeing – promoting a kind, positive and respectful environment

Health and Self-worth – promoting a healthy, mindful attitude towards life for children and families

Nurture - promoting a caring, considerate environment that supports our families

Environment – promoting curiosity, awe and wonder at the world through stimulating, challenging activities and resources

Parkview Vision:

We have a clear vision of what we want to achieve at Parkview Nursery School:

To provide a welcoming, nurturing environment in which children feel safe to take risks

To create an environment in which our children, families and staff feel respected and listened to

To help all children to prepare for a bright future

Parkview Nursery School – ‘Inspiring young hearts, bodies and minds’.

Opening times

8.45 to 3.30 Monday to Friday (term time only)