Sun class is our Pre-school class for 3-4 year olds. Located adjacent to the Reception class, it is the perfect location for children as they continue their learning journey and prepare for life at ‘big school’. The fact that the Reception class is just next door makes transition straight forward as the children have frequent opportunities to meet, and learn and play together with the Reception children and staff.

With a large classroom and adjoining outside areas and access to the playground, field and forest our children have plenty of opportunities to learn in the way children learn best – through play. Our children continue to develop their social skills and confidence while also acquiring those school readiness skills that will help them flourish in Reception.

There are 16 places per session in Sun Class with an adult to child ratio of 1:8.

We accept the following funding - 

2 year 15 hrs funding- Some families are entitled to 2 year funding (income related). To check if you are eligible, please visit www.childcare.gov.uk , some examples of reasons your child may be eligible are Income support, Universal Credit, Tax Credits, Disability living allowance, Foster care, Adopted.

3 year 15 hrs funding- All children from the term after their third birthday (January, April & September) are entitled to Universal funding this equates to 15 hours per week.        

2-4 year 30hrs working entitlement funding- Some families are entitled to 30 hours funding due to how many hours parents are working and it is solely your responsibility to obtain a 30 hour code and revalidate it every 3 months as requested by the HMRC. Please ensure the school office has this before your child’s funded hours start or you will be liable to pay the full fees. To apply for 30 hours please visitgov.uk or telephone the HMRC helpline on 0300 123 4097.

Please note that BANES have also advised that children can only change the amount of funded hours claimed termly, if you need to change part way through a term, fees or loss of funding may apply. This also means that no ad hoc sessions or extra hours will be included within your funding, these will need to be charged at the hourly cost per hour.

From the 1st September 2025 our hourly rate for our Sunbeams Nursery is £5.60 per hour. These fees will only be charged for any additional hours above your child’s funding; your child’s funded hours will not be affected. 

For more information or to arrange to visit Sun class, please contact the school office: office@midsomernorton.msnp.org.uk

If you would like your child to join our pre-school please complete the application form below and return to the school office either hard copy or via office@midsomernorton.msnp.org.uk

Click Here to download an Application form