📌PINNED NOTICES
📋 Welcome to the HPDN Noticeboard
This noticeboard is updated regularly with important information for families at both Hine Park and Humberstone Park Day Nurseries. Check back often for new notices, documents, and updates.
IMPORTANT
📅 Term Dates 2026–2027
Autumn Term 2026
1 Sep – 18 Dec 2026
Half term: 19–23 Oct 2026
15 weeks
Spring Term 2027
4 Jan – 19 Mar 2027
Half term: 15–19 Feb 2027
10 weeks
Summer Term 2027
5 Apr – 9 Jul 2027
Half term: 31 May – 4 Jun 2027
13 weeks
⚠️ Hine Park: term time only
🌳 Hine Park — Contact
📞 0116 319 6802
📧 info@hineparkdn.co.uk
📍 8 Highwood Drive, Leicester, LE5 0BW
🕐 Mon–Fri: 07:30–17:30
👶 Ages: 8 weeks – 5 years
🏡 Humberstone Park — Contact
📞 0116 319 7972
🌐 www.hpdn.co.uk
📍 301 Uppingham Rd, Rowlatts Hill, LE5 4DG
🕐 Mon–Fri: 07:45–18:00
👶 Ages: 8 weeks – 12 years
IMPORTANT
💰 Government Funding
Free hours available from 9 months! Eligible families can access 15 or 30 funded hours per week over 38 weeks per year. Contact your nursery to apply or visit beststartinlife.gov.uk
🍽️ Meal Prices
🥣 Breakfast£2.00
🍽️ Lunch£4.00
🥪 Tea£3.00
⏰ Extra hour£10.00
📸 Snapshots From Our Nurseries
A few of our favourite moments, pinned up just for you.
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Creative art
Hine Park
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Arts & crafts
Humberstone
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Outdoor play
Hine Park
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Small world
Humberstone
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Role-play fun
Hine Park
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Art & drawing
Humberstone
💰 Funding Guide
Government Childcare Funding
HPDN accepts all government-funded childcare entitlements. Here's what's available and how to apply.
Not sure what you're entitled to?
Speak to your nursery team — we'll help you navigate the funding options.
📎 Downloads
Documents & Resources
Download important documents, guides, and resources for HPDN families.
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Term Dates 2026–27
Full academic year calendar for both settings
PDF
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Sample Weekly Menu
Fresh, nutritious meals prepared on-site
PDF
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Government Funding Guide
How to apply for 15 & 30 funded hours
PDF
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Settling-In Policy
How we support children in their first weeks
PDF
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Parent Questions & Answers
Common questions from families, answered
PDF
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EYFS Curriculum Overview
How we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage
PDF
📌 Documents are updated regularly. Contact your nursery if you can't find what you need.
🔗 Useful Links
Helpful Resources for Families
Trusted external links for information on childcare, funding, and child development.
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Leicester City Council
Childcare & funding information
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Ofsted
Inspect nursery ratings & reports
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Best Start in Life
Check your funding eligibility
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HMRC Tax-Free Childcare
Save up to £2,000/year on childcare
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EYFS Framework
The Early Years Foundation Stage guidelines
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Funded Hours Checker
15 & 30 hours entitlement eligibility
Can't find what you're looking for?
Get in touch with your nursery directly and we'll be happy to help.





