The Orchard Pre-school “Learning through play” Sessions The length of the Orchard’s school day is similar to that of local primary schools. Typically, smaller children start with just a few sessions each week and work up to longer hours when they feel ready. Term dates 2011-12 Autumn term 2011: Wednesday 7th September - back to school Friday 21st October - break up for half term Tuesday 1st November - back to school Friday 16th December - break up for Christmas holidays (school finishes at 1pm) Spring term 2012: Tuesday 3rd January - back to school Friday 10th February - break up for half term Monday 20th February - back to school Friday 30th March - break up for the Easter holidays (school finishes at 1pm) Summer Term 2012: Monday 16th April - back to school Friday 1st June - break up for half term Monday 11th June - back to school Thursday 19th July - break up for the Summer holidays (school finishes at 1pm) Autumn term 2012: Tuesday 4th September - back to school after the Summer Holidays Fees Morning session: £8.50 (9am to 12 noon) Lunch club: £2.50 (12 noon to 1pm) Afternoon session: £8.50 (12 noon to 2.45pm - includes lunch club) Free early education funding for 3 and 4 year olds All three and four year olds are entitled to 15 hours of free government funded education per week at the Orchard over 38 weeks of the year. This is offered flexibly over a minimum of three days and applies until the child reaches compulsory school age (the term following their fifth birthday). Sessions & Fees Ofsted Report 2010 - Good       Registered Charity Number - 1028227