Latest News and Updates
School Applications Deadline fast approaching!
If your child was born between 1st September 2021 and 31st August 2022, you need to make sure you apply for a place at primary or a first school by 15th JANUARY 2026.
For more information on how to apply, please visit the Worcestershire County Council website at:
Childcare Funding is Expanding
Harvey Bears is proud to support our local families and provide quality childcare, including offering funded sessions for eligible children. We also accept payment from Tax-Free childcare accounts.
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From September 2025, the options for supported childcare costs provided by the UK Government are expanding. There is a range of offers that your family may be eligible for, from the existing funded 15 hours for all families and up to 30 hours for working parents, to Tax-Free Childcare and Universal Credit Childcare.
​Please check the Childcare Choices websites to check eligibility and read our Funding Information for more details.
Operation Encompass
Harvey Bears staff have now completed training in relation to this initiative that aims to enhance our safeguarding policies so that we can better support the children in our care and their families.
For further information about Operation Encompass or the safeguards we have in place, please our Safeguarding policies, or speak to our Designated Safeguarding Lead (Ryan) or our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (Sue S).
Early Years SENCO Certified
We are thrilled to announce that the setting has now completed its Level 3 Award for Early Years SEN Coordination and is now certified.
For further information about our SEN plans, please our Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs policy, or speak to a member of staff.
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