Welcome to
Little Acorns
Evershot
Facilitating learning through play and exploration
A rural school in the heart of Dorset,
shaping young minds for two decades.
Little Acorns is a small rural setting. It has been running in Evershot village hall for over 20 years.
Our children love to get out and about. We have a large, private garden where they can play, and have a free flow system, (unless the weather is very poor). Children can choose to play indoors or out, and we have wellies and waterproofs available for all children to ensure that they are warm and dry in their play.
We go out into the village regularly, visiting the school, the shop, the church, the post box and the beautiful deer park which is right on our doorstep. We are passionate about books and story telling so we try to make good use of our story area both inside and out. We encourage the children to be creative and curious. They enjoy their freedom to explore their space and natural environment.
We offer regular Forest school sessions with Sticklands school, these are currently taking place on Wednesday afternoons. Little Acorns is what is known as a ‘pack away’ setting. This means we sometimes need to clear the hall completely for a party, or for a band to play at the weekend.
Our term dates are the same as Stickland’s School. You can find the up to date calendar here.
Fees
Our fees from September 2024 are £6.00 per hour.
Sessions are as follows:
Morning: 8.45am-11.45am - 3 hours for £18.00
Lunch: 11.45am-12.45pm - 1 hour for £6.00
Afternoon: 12.45pm-3.00pm - 2.25 hours for £13.50
All day: 8.45am-3.00pm - 6.25 hours for £37.50
2 year old funding
Funding for 2 year olds is available for eligible families. You can register and find out more information here.
3 year old funding
All children are eligible for 15 hours of free childcare from the term after their third birthday. Little Acorns can apply for this for you, as long as you give your consent.
Some families are eligible for 30 hours of free childcare. You need to apply for this yourself online with a Government gateway account which you can do here. It is quite straightforward to do, and you will get an instant decision. Please check this link to see if you are eligible, or ask a member of the team.
Additional costs
Little Acorns has not charged additional fees in the past, however from September 2022, a small additional charge will be made per hour. Please see our fee’s policy.
Fees are usually payable one half term in advance by BACS transfer, although cheques and cash are acceptable.
Term times
Little Acorns follows the same calendar as Sticklands school. Our term dates are the same, and the setting is closed if Sticklands school has a training day.
For up to date term dates please check the Sticklands calendar here.
Summer Term 2024 starts on Monday 15th April 2024.
Half term holiday is from Monday 27th May to Monday 3rd June 2024. Monday 3rd June - Inset Day.
Summer term ends on Tuesday 23rd July 2024.
Autumn Term 2024 starts Wednesday 5th September 2024
Half term Holiday is from Monday 28th October to Friday 1st November 2024.
Autumn Term ends on Friday 20th December 2024.