Understanding Our Chargeable Extras & Supplements
At Sowing and Growing, we are dedicated to providing a full-service experience that goes beyond basic childcare. Our mission to provide all children with the greatest opportunities to learn, ensuring they have access to the best nutrition, resources, and learning opportunities.
Why we have "Chargeable Extras”.
The early years funding we receive from the Local Authority is designed to cover core "delivered childcare" only. Unfortunately, this funding is insufficient to cover the actual costs of the premium meals, resources, and specialist activities we provide. To bridge this gap and protect the quality of our provision, we apply a small supplementary charge to funded hours.
What is Included?
Our comprehensive "extras" package totals £1.66 per funded hour and is broken down as follows:
Monthly Calculations for Over 3s
Because funding is provided by the government for 38 weeks of the year, we annualise these costs over 12 months to provide you with a consistent monthly invoice.
15-Hour (Universal) Entitlement: This equates to 47.5 funded hours per month. The standard supplementary fee is £78.85 per month (£1.66 x 47.5 hours).
30-Hour (Extended) Entitlement: This equates to 95 funded hours per month. The standard supplementary fee is £157.70 per month (£1.66 x 95 hours).
Transitional Relief (Current Subsidy)
We recognise the current cost-of-living pressures facing our families. To support you, we have introduced a Transitional Relief subsidy of £1.10 per hour for the 2025/26 period.
This significantly reduces the actual amount you see on your invoice to:
15 Hours: £20.00 per month.
30 Hours: £40.00 per month.
Please note: This relief will be reviewed for the 2026/27 financial year.
Our Transparency Promise
All-Inclusive Quotes: The prices shown on our main fee table already include all applicable chargeable extras—there are no hidden surprises.
Flexibility: If you do not wish to access specific extras (for example, if you prefer to provide your own nappies or meals), please contact the Nursery Manager to discuss alternative arrangements.