To all our families,
It was wonderful to see so many of you at the picnic on Friday – and how lucky were we with the sunshine?
Thank you so much for the kind words, cards and gifts. Your thoughtfulness reminds us how special our community is – it’s a real privilege to be part of your child’s journey.
FFANS News
Our Summer Fayre was a huge success – thank you!
We’re thrilled to share that we raised over £400, which we’ll be using to buy some new, inclusive books for our children.
Thanks, again, for your support – it was a fantastic day!
Leaver’s Survey
If your child is moving on to a new setting in September, we’d really appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to complete our questionnaire.
We’re always striving to improve, and your feedback helps us do just that. Please share your experience with us.
Thank you!
Maintained Nursery Schools – New Central Website!
Did you know we work closely with other Maintained Nursery Schools across the city? As part of this collaboration, we now have a brand-new website full of helpful information for families. You can explore it here.
Please take a look – and feel free to share it with family and friends, especially those looking for high-quality childcare and early education.
September 2025
For those returning in September, Filton Avenue Nursery School will reopen on Tuesday, 2nd September, for staff training and home visits.
Children who are returning are welcomed back from Monday, 8th September, and we look forward to meeting many new friends throughout the month!
Help with Childcare Fees – changes from September 2025
Final phase of childcare expansion: get 30 hours of childcare – Apply now
From this September, 15 hours of childcare for working families with children under three will expand to 30 hours, meaning eligible working families* can now apply for 30 hours of childcare from the term after their child turns 9 months until they reach school age.
This expansion is designed to support your child’s early education and help you better balance work and family life. It’s the final phase of the childcare expansion, which could save families up to £7,500 per year.
Apply for your childcare code by 31 August to start using the support from September
What you need to do:
- Check if you’re eligible here: Working parents in England may be entitled to up to 30 hours of childcare per week for children aged 9 months to school age, during term time (38 weeks per year).
- Apply online via GOV.UK: If you’re eligible, apply now for your childcare code – you’ll need this to access your hours.
- Apply by 31st August: To start using your hours from 1 September, make sure you apply before the deadline.
- Speak to your childcare provider: Check that they offer the hours and confirm their arrangements.
- Keep your code up to date: you’ll need to reconfirm your details every 3 months via your GOV.UK account. You’ll get a reminder when it’s time.
Already using 15 hours of childcare for working families? You don’t need to reapply for a new code. Simply continue to reconfirm your details every three months on your GOV.UK account and your existing code will update automatically to enable you to take up 30 hours from September.
For a step-by-step guide on how to apply, watch the video with Early Years Educator Steff explaining the process.
Get free childcare if you’re working: Apply for free childcare – GOV.UK
* This childcare offer of up to 30 funded hours per week is a fantastic support for many families.
However, some children aren’t eligible due to their family’s immigration status, which means they miss out on this vital early years education and support.
At our setting, we value inclusion, equity and respect. If you’re unsure about your eligibility or are affected by this, please speak to us in confidence. We’re here to help and advocate for fairness for all families.
Thank you,
Kate and everyone at FANS
