--- title: "Nursery" description: "A nurturing Catholic nursery in Trimdon for children aged 3+. Little Wills offers flexible sessions, funded hours and a caring, faith‑filled learning environment." url: "https://stwilliams.bhcet.org.uk/nursery" school: "St William’s Catholic Academy" --- **Tel:** 01429 880 348 **Email:** admin@stwilliams.bhcet.org.uk # Nursery ## ![](https://stwilliams.bhcet.org.uk/images/St_William-s_Nursery.png) ## Welcome to St. William’s Nursery, Trimdon - 'Little Wills' ***“Sharing and being considerate… Safe in the arms of Christ.”*** Little Wills Nursery is a joyful and nurturing part of St William’s Catholic Academy, where our mission shapes everything we do. We believe that even our youngest children should experience a setting built on love, kindness, and encouragement - a place where they feel safe in the arms of Christ as they take their first steps in education. Our nursery is a warm, vibrant space where children learn to share and be considerate, work together as a team, and develop confidence through exploration and play. Every day, we aim to foster curiosity, independence and resilience - helping children to aim high and do their best, all within a caring family environment where many smiles are shared. [Embedded content](https://files.schudio.com/pdf/flipbook/?src=https%3A%2F%2Ffiles.schudio.com%2Fst-william-s-catholic-academy-2%2Ffiles%2Fflipbooks%2FSt._William-s_Nursery_Brochure_%28pages%29%281%29.pdf) **Our Nursery Offer** We welcome children from 3 years old, offering flexible provision to meet the needs of families. **Session Times** - **Morning:** 8:55am – 12:00pm - **Afternoon:** 12:00pm – 3:10pm - **Full Day:** 8:55am – 3:10pm (Children staying all day bring a packed lunch or purchase a school dinner.) **Funding** We offer: - **15 hours universal funding** - **30 hours extended entitlement** (for eligible families) - Additional paid sessions where available If you need support navigating funding, our team is happy to help. **A Nurturing and Inspiring Environment** At Little Wills Nursery, children are at the centre of everything we do. Our environment is designed so children can: - Explore freely and learn through listening, playing and talking - Grow in confidence as they develop independence - Experience a rich range of activities linked to their interests - Build friendships rooted in loving and forgiving one another Our indoor and outdoor areas are thoughtfully resourced to encourage imagination, problem‑solving and creativity. Whether children are role‑playing, building, creating, reading or discovering nature, we nurture their curiosity every step of the way. **How to Apply** Applications are accepted throughout the year. To register your interest or apply for a place at Little Wills Nursery: - Call the school office on 01429 880348 - Email admin@stwilliams.bhcet.org.uk - Visit us to collect an application form We are always delighted to welcome prospective families for a visit so you can experience our nursery in action. **We Look Forward to Welcoming You** Choosing a nursery is an important decision. 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