Heirs and Graces Parent Page

Everything you need to know β€” all in one place.

At Heirs and Graces, we know how important it is for parents to feel informed, supported, and included. This page covers some of the most common questions we get, plus useful info about funding, school readiness, and how we stay in touch with you day-to-day.

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Meet the management team

Sue Dawe

Officer in Charge & Safeguarding Officer

Alan Dawe

Facilities Manager

Suzy Dawe

Deputy Manager, Quality Assurance & SENCO

Nicola Dawe

Deputy Manager & Administrations Manager

Katie Harris

Deputy Manager, Safeguarding Lead & Accounts

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions? We’ve answered some of the most common ones below to help make things easier.

We’re open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM, 51 weeks a year. Closed Bank Holidays.

We welcome children from 6 weeks up to school age (5 years).

Yes, we provide nutritious meals, snacks, and drinks throughout the day.

Yes β€” we offer flexible booking (subject to availability) including full and half days. Half days are only available for over 2 years old.

Absolutely. We offer short sessions before your child officially starts to help them get familiar and feel secure.

πŸ’· Funding Information

The UK government offer up to 30 hours of funded childcare per week for working parents in England, available for children 9 months to 4 years. Eligibility requires both parents to be working, earning at least the equivalent of 16 hours at the national minimum or living wage over the next three months, with individual incomes not exceeding Β£100,000 annually. To apply, parents must create an account on the government’s childcare service website, provide necessary details, and, upon approval, receive an 11 digit code to share with their childcare provider. Reconfirmation of eligibility is required every three months to maintain the entitlement. For more information or to apply please use the link below to visit the official government website.

Preschool children with a teacher engaging in educational activities in a bright classroom.

πŸŽ“ School Readiness

Our Pre-School room is designed to give children a confident, happy start to their school journey. We focus on:

  • Building independence
  • Encouraging strong communication
  • Supporting early literacy and maths through play
  • Helping children feel confident in group settings

We work closely with local schools to make the transition as smooth as possible.

πŸ“± Family App

We use a secure, easy-to-use app to keep you updated throughout the day.

  • See photos and updates from your child’s activities
  • Track meals, naps and nappy changes
  • Receive messages and reminders from our team
  • Share your own notes or questions with us

It’s a great way to stay connected and involved in your child’s day, even when you’re not there.

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πŸ₯— Healthy Meals & Snacks

We provide a variety of nutritious, home-style meals and snacks throughout the day β€” freshly prepared and designed to support growing bodies and busy minds. We cater for all dietary needs and work closely with families to ensure every child enjoys food that’s safe, balanced, and delicious.

Monday
AM Snack: Rice cake & pineapple
PM Snack: Cheese & apple
Lunch: Beef chilli & rice, Stewed apple & custard
Tea: Tuna sandwiches & cucumber, Fresh fruit
Tuesday
AM Snack: Toast & cherry tomatoes
PM Snack: Brioche & kiwi
Lunch: Chicken in tarragon sauce with roast potatoes & carrots, Arctic roll
Tea: Broccoli & cheese soup, Chocolate mousse
Wednesday
AM Snack: Teacake & fresh fruit
PM Snack: Pancakes & fresh fruit
Lunch: Beef hotpot with suet crust and sweetcorn, Jelly & fruit
Tea: Spaghetti hoops & toast, Homemade biscuit and fruit
Thursday
AM Snack: Biscuit & banana
PM Snack: Pitta bread & cucumber
Lunch: Salmon & veg pasta, Manchester tart
Tea: Cheese salad wrap, Melon
Friday
AM Snack: Chocolate crepe & fresh fruit
PM Snack: Naan bread & sultanas
Lunch: Lamb casserole with mustard mash potato, Natural yoghurt & peaches
Tea: Homemade sausage rolls, Ginger cake

Monday
AM Snack: Brioche & fresh fruit
PM Snack: Fruit loaf & fresh fruit
Lunch: Tuna & sweetcorn pasta, Peaches
Tea: Ham & tomato sandwiches, Strawberry mousse
Tuesday
AM Snack: Rice cake & pineapple
PM Snack: Naan bread & cherry tomatoes
Lunch: Sausage in onion gravy with celeriac mash and peas, Jelly & fresh fruit
Tea: Fish finger sandwich, Apples & raisins
Wednesday
AM Snack: Toast & egg
PM Snack: Pancakes & fruit
Lunch: Sweet & sour chicken with rice, Apple & rhubarb crumble with ice cream
Tea: Crumpet with cheese and chives, Fromage and fresh fruit
Thursday
AM Snack: Toasted muffin & fruit
PM Snack: Grapes & cheese
Lunch: Meat & potato pie with savoy cabbage, Lemon cake
Tea: Carrot and coriander soup, Homemade biscuit
Friday
AM Snack: Teacakes & fresh fruit
PM Snack: Pitta bread & cucumber
Lunch: Roast chicken dinner, Jam & coconut sponge with custard
Tea: Pilchard sandwiches, Fresh fruit

Monday
AM Snack: Pancake & fresh fruit
PM Snack: Fruit loaf & grapes
Lunch: Chicken & lentil curry with rice, Jelly & fresh fruit
Tea: Beans on toast, Homemade biscuit
Tuesday
AM Snack: Rice cake & pineapple
PM Snack: Pitta bread & cucumber
Lunch: Pork casserole with croquettes & broccoli, Chocolate sponge & custard
Tea: Ham & cheese toastie, Fresh fruit
Wednesday
AM Snack: Muffin & fresh fruit
PM Snack: Naan bread & sultanas
Lunch: Beef stew with mashed potato, carrots & peas, Natural yoghurt & fruit puree
Tea: Butternut squash soup, Swiss roll & fruit
Thursday
AM Snack: Toast & cherry tomatoes
PM Snack: Brioche & fresh fruit
Lunch: Shepherd’s pie & cauliflower, Banana & custard
Tea: Chicken & stuffing sandwiches, Chocolate mousse
Friday
AM Snack: Teacake & fresh fruit
PM Snack: Breadsticks & fresh fruit
Lunch: Quorn Spaghetti Bolognese with garlic bread, Arctic roll
Tea: Pizza, Homemade cake

Monday
AM Snack: Tea cake & fruit
PM Snack: Naan bread & tomatoes
Lunch: Sweet & sour pork with rice, Mandarins & cream
Tea: Pea & spinach soup, Jam tart
Tuesday
AM Snack: Brioche & fresh fruit
PM Snack: Pitta bread & cucumber
Lunch: Lancashire hotpot with green beans, Ice cream
Tea: Cheese & onion crumpets, Fresh fruit
Wednesday
AM Snack: Pancake & fresh fruit
PM Snack: Rice cake & jam
Lunch: Chicken goulash and garlic bread, Natural yoghurt & fresh fruit
Tea: Sardine pate on toast, Homemade cake
Thursday
AM Snack: Muffin & fresh fruit
PM Snack: Cheese & grapes
Lunch: Salmon casserole with broccoli, Apple fool
Tea: Ham & mustard sandwiches, Fromage & fruit
Friday
AM Snack: Toast & egg
PM Snack: Oatcakes & cheese
Lunch: Cottage pie with sprouts, Syrup sponge & custard
Tea: Pizza, Melon & biscuit

Monday
AM Snack: Pancakes and fruit
PM Snack: Teacake and fruit
Lunch: Beef chilli and rice, Peach fool
Tea: Potato and leek soup, Fromage
Tuesday
AM Snack: Rice cake with fruit
PM Snack: Naan and cucumber
Lunch: Pork and apple casserole with roasted garlic mash & broccoli, Rice pudding
Tea: Pilchards on toast, Homemade cake
Wednesday
AM Snack: Ritz crackers and fruit
PM Snack: Cheese and grapes
Lunch: Moroccan pasta & carrots, Ginger cake & custard
Tea: Filled wraps, Fresh fruit
Thursday
AM Snack: Brioche and fruit
PM Snack: Flatbread and celery
Lunch: Chicken casserole with carrots and peas, Ice cream & jelly
Tea: Cheesy crumpets, Homemade biscuit
Friday
AM Snack: Toast and jam
PM Snack: Breadsticks and peppers
Lunch: Full English breakfast, Lemon cheesecake
Tea: Tuna mayo sandwiches, Swiss roll & fruit

Monday
AM Snack: Ricecake and pineapple
PM Snack: Cheese and grapes
Lunch: Chicken curry & rice with naan bread, Jelly and fruit
Tea: Pea and mint soup, Chocolate mousse and fruit
Tuesday
AM Snack: Ritz crackers and fruit
PM Snack: Naan and cucumber
Lunch: Lancashire hotpot with carrots, Peach fool
Tea: Cheese and chive sandwiches, Jam tart
Wednesday
AM Snack: Brioche and fruit
PM Snack: Pitta bread and sultanas
Lunch: Cod fish cakes, oven crunchies and mushy peas, Eve’s pudding and custard
Tea: Spanish omelette, Fruit
Thursday
AM Snack: Toast and cherry tomatoes
PM Snack: Breadsticks and peppers
Lunch: Quorn pasta bolognese with garlic bread, Natural yoghurt and fresh fruit
Tea: Roast cauliflower and cheese soup, Homemade cake
Friday
AM Snack: Pancakes and fruit
PM Snack: Malt loaf and fruit
Lunch: Salmon and broccoli casserole, Apple crumble with ice cream
Tea: Homemade sausage rolls, Fromage frais

Monday
AM Snack: Ritz crackers and fruit
PM Snack: Flatbread and celery
Lunch: Sausage & lentil curry with rice, Arctic roll
Tea: Cheesy muffins, Chocolate mousse
Tuesday
AM Snack: Brioche and fruit
PM Snack: Cheese and pineapple
Lunch: Corned beef hash & green beans, Jelly & cream
Tea: Pilchards on toast, Fresh fruit
Wednesday
AM Snack: Toast and jam
PM Snack: Breadsticks and peppers
Lunch: Steak and kidney pie with carrot & turnip mash, Apple fool
Tea: Egg mayonnaise sandwiches, Swiss roll
Thursday
AM Snack: Pancakes and fruit
PM Snack: Rice cakes and fruit
Lunch: Lamb & rice casserole with sprouts, Coffee cake & custard
Tea: Vegetable soup, Fromage frais
Friday
AM Snack: Teacake and fruit
PM Snack: Naan bread and cucumber
Lunch: Tuna pasta bake, Bread and butter pudding with custard
Tea: Ham & cheese sandwiches, Homemade cake

Monday
AM Snack: Brioche and fruit
PM Snack: Malt loaf and fruit
Lunch: Ham & mushroom carbonara with broccoli, Fruit cocktail
Tea: Carrot & coriander soup, Chocolate mousse
Tuesday
AM Snack: Toast and tomatoes
PM Snack: Breadsticks and sultanas
Lunch: Hungarian goulash with dumplings, Syrup sponge & custard
Tea: Cheese sandwiches and cucumber, Homemade biscuits
Wednesday
AM Snack: Pancakes and fruit
PM Snack: Ritz crackers and fruit
Lunch: Sweet & sour pork and rice, Stewed apple and natural yoghurt
Tea: Jam or cheese muffins, Fruit
Thursday
AM Snack: Teacakes and fruit
PM Snack: Naan bread and cucumber
Lunch: Corned beef hash with peas and gravy, Sultana sponge & custard
Tea: Quiche Lorraine with bread & butter, Melon & biscuit
Friday
AM Snack: Rice cake and fruit
PM Snack: Cheese and apples
Lunch: BBQ sausage, beans & potato wedges, Rice pudding & fruit
Tea: Smoked salmon sandwiches, Homemade cake

Monday
AM Snack: Pancakes and fruit
PM Snack: Breadsticks and cheese
Lunch: Beef chilli with rice, Stewed apples with custard
Tea: Tuna mayo sandwiches, Fresh fruit
Tuesday
AM Snack: Ricecake and fruit
PM Snack: Peppers, cucumber and Ritz
Lunch: Chicken and veg pie with mashed potatoes, Arctic roll and fruit
Tea: Potato, leek and barley soup, Rice Krispie cake and fruit
Wednesday
AM Snack: Toast and tomatoes
PM Snack: Tortilla and fruit
Lunch: Salmon and pepper pasta, Jelly, fruit and cream
Tea: Jacket potato with filling, Swiss roll and fruit
Thursday
AM Snack: Crackers with jam
PM Snack: Prawn crackers & cucumber
Lunch: Cottage pie with sweet potato and broccoli, Jam sponge & custard
Tea: Filled wraps, Chocolate mousse and fruit
Friday
AM Snack: Tea cake and fruit
PM Snack: Biscuit and fruit
Lunch: Lamb tagine with cous cous, Natural yoghurt and fruit
Tea: Bagels with salmon and cream cheese, Carrot cake

Monday
AM Snack: Oat cake and cheese
PM Snack: Breadstick, celery and carrots
Lunch: Macaroni cheese with smokey bacon, Ice cream and fruit
Tea: Muffin with ham, Homemade cookie & fruit
Tuesday
AM Snack: Toast and egg
PM Snack: Cheese and grapes
Lunch: BBQ sausage, mash and peas, Angel delight
Tea: Egg mayo sandwich, Apple & raisins
Wednesday
AM Snack: Malt loaf and fruit
PM Snack: Naan and cucumber
Lunch: Sweet and sour chicken with rice, Apple crumble and custard
Tea: Crumpets with cheese or jam, Fromage
Thursday
AM Snack: Tea cake and fruit
PM Snack: Tortilla and fruit
Lunch: Meat and potato pie with green beans, Fruit cocktail
Tea: Carrot and coriander soup, Apple and biscuits
Friday
AM Snack: Brioche and fruit
PM Snack: Biscuit and fruit
Lunch: Frittata and herby potatoes, Cherry cake and custard
Tea: Pilchard sandwiches, Swiss roll

Monday
AM Snack: Crackers with jam and fruit
PM Snack: Prawn crackers and cucumber
Lunch: Chicken and lentil curry with rice, Fruit cocktail
Tea: Fajitas, Chocolate mousse
Tuesday
AM Snack: Pancake and fruit
PM Snack: Tortilla and fruit
Lunch: Beef casserole and dumplings, Jelly & cream
Tea: Pea and mint soup, Chocolate brownie
Wednesday
AM Snack: Tea cake and fruit
PM Snack: Breadsticks and cheese
Lunch: Vegetable lasagne with garlic bread, Pineapple sponge and custard
Tea: Ham toastie, Fresh fruit
Thursday
AM Snack: Rice cake with chocolate spread and fruit
PM Snack: Peppers, cucumber and Ritz
Lunch: Pork and apple casserole with roast potatoes, Arctic roll
Tea: Cheese and tomato sandwiches, Lemon cake
Friday
AM Snack: Toast and tomatoes
PM Snack: Biscuit and fruit
Lunch: Fish pie & broccoli, Banana and custard
Tea: Pizza, Fromage

Monday
AM Snack: Brioche and fruit
PM Snack: Cheese and grapes
Lunch: Spaghetti and meatballs with garlic bread, Jelly and cream
Tea: Veg soup, Fresh fruit
Tuesday
AM Snack: Tea cake and fruit
PM Snack: Naan and cucumber
Lunch: Sausage and bean casserole with mash, Honey cake & custard
Tea: Crackers, cheese and ham, Jam tart
Wednesday
AM Snack: Oat cake and cheese
PM Snack: Breadsticks with carrots and celery
Lunch: Sweet potato & chickpea curry with rice, Cheesecake
Tea: Cheesy muffins, Fromage
Thursday
AM Snack: Toast and egg
PM Snack: Biscuit and fruit
Lunch: Corned beef hash and beans, Chocolate sponge & mint custard
Tea: Smoked salmon & cream cheese sandwiches, Homemade cookie
Friday
AM Snack: Malt loaf and fruit
PM Snack: Tortilla and sultanas
Lunch: Chicken goulash and potato wedges, Ice cream
Tea: Fish finger sandwiches, Swiss roll

Monday
AM Snack: Ritz and apple
PM Snack: Naan and cucumber
Lunch: Beef chilli and rice, Fruit cocktail
Tea: Butternut squash soup, Chocolate mousse
Tuesday
AM Snack: Wholemeal toast with marmalade
PM Snack: Breadsticks and fruit
Lunch: Tuna pasta bake, Eve’s pudding and custard
Tea: Ham sandwiches, Rice Krispie cake
Wednesday
AM Snack: Oat cakes with cream cheese
PM Snack: Pitta bread and apple
Lunch: Chicken and vegetable pie with potato wedges, Natural yoghurt and fruit
Tea: Beans on toast, Homemade cake
Thursday
AM Snack: Toast and egg
PM Snack: Pancake and orange
Lunch: Pork fricassee and rice, Syrup sponge and custard
Tea: Cheese & onion crumpet, Fresh fruit
Friday
AM Snack: Cheese and grapes
PM Snack: Homemade tortilla and banana
Lunch: Irish stew and dumplings, Sticky toffee pudding and ice cream
Tea: Pizza, Swiss roll

Monday
AM Snack: Rice cake and pineapple
PM Snack: Breadsticks and peppers
Lunch: Chicken and lentil curry, Jelly
Tea: Fish finger sandwiches, Fresh fruit
Tuesday
AM Snack: Buttered crackers with fruit
PM Snack: Malt loaf and apple
Lunch: Sausage and apple bake with carrots and peas, Banana & custard
Tea: Carrot and coriander soup, Fromage
Wednesday
AM Snack: Toast and tomato
PM Snack: Tortilla and cucumber
Lunch: Cheese and onion pie with beans, Chocolate mint cake with custard
Tea: Cheese & ham muffin, Jam tart
Thursday
AM Snack: Brioche with chocolate spread and fruit
PM Snack: Pitta bread and sultanas
Lunch: Chicken goujons, mash & beans, Apple Fool
Tea: Crackers, grapes, ham and cheese, Homemade cake
Friday
AM Snack: Toast and jam
PM Snack: Chocolate pancakes with orange
Lunch: Meat and potato pie with cabbage, Arctic roll
Tea: Pilchard sandwiches, Chocolate cookie

Monday
AM Snack: Crackers with jam and fruit
PM Snack: Apple and celery
Lunch: Sweet and sour pork with rice, Natural yoghurt and fruit
Tea: Tuna sandwiches, Swiss roll
Tuesday
AM Snack: Fruit loaf and fruit
PM Snack: Crabsticks and cucumber
Lunch: Greek lamb stew with mash, Jam sponge and custard
Tea: Pizza, Fresh fruit
Wednesday
AM Snack: Rice cake and pineapple
PM Snack: Pitta bread with sultanas
Lunch: Hotpot with red cabbage, Peaches
Tea: Parsnip soup, Homemade cake
Thursday
AM Snack: Watermelon
PM Snack: Malt loaf and fruit
Lunch: Salmon pasta bake, Ice cream & jelly
Tea: Sausage balls, Chocolate mousse
Friday
AM Snack: Brioche and fruit
PM Snack: Ritz and fruit
Lunch: Corned beef hash with peas and gravy, Apple crumble & custard
Tea: Cheese and tomato crumpets, Rice Krispie cake

Monday
AM Snack: Oat cake with marmalade and fruit
PM Snack: Naan and cucumber
Lunch: Pork & chickpea curry with rice, Arctic roll
Tea: Pizza, Jam tarts
Tuesday
AM Snack: Banana and raisins
PM Snack: Biscuit and fruit
Lunch: Chicken chasseur, mash and green beans, Rice pudding with cinnamon
Tea: Salmon and cream cheese sandwiches, Homemade cake
Wednesday
AM Snack: Toast and fruit
PM Snack: Breadsticks and peppers
Lunch: Lamb tagine & cous cous, Angel delight
Tea: Toasted muffins with tuna and cheese, Fresh fruit
Thursday
AM Snack: Brioche and fruit
PM Snack: Cheese and pineapple
Lunch: BBQ sausage, mash and peas, Lemon and sultana cake with custard
Tea: Sweet potato and red pepper soup, Chocolate cookies
Friday
AM Snack: Malt loaf and fruit
PM Snack: Rice cake and fruit
Lunch: Pasta bolognaise and garlic bread, Homemade cake
Tea: Ham and cheese toasties, Fromage

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