Fees and
Financial aid
‘’.. It was parents who created Nant-y-Cwm for their children over 45 years ago. Still today, Nant-Y-Cwm only exists through parents’ continued support’’
Fees per annum for 2024/2025
Subject to change: All of the fees and supplemental charges are exclusive of any taxes which may be added (where applicable)
Kindergarten 3 day
Ages 3-4
£3,186 per year
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Monday to Wednesday, 9am – 1pm
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Organic, homemade warm snack each day
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High quality natural art & craft materials
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Superb early years teachers that support the well-being & individuality of each child
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Classrooms filled with natural, high-quality Waldorf toys & books
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Purpose built Kindergarten classrooms with Waldorf architecture – designed for the small child.
Kindergarten 4 day
Ages 4-6
£4,211 per year
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Monday to Thursday, 9am – 1pm
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Organic, homemade warm snack Mon-Wed
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High quality natural art & craft materials
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Superb early years teachers that support the well-being & individuality of each child
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Classrooms filled with natural, high-quality Waldorf toys & books
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Purpose built Kindergarten classrooms with Waldorf architecture – designed for the small child.
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Thursday adventure day:
A magical walk to one of the many natural spots around the school. Natural craft or fire with snacks.
Main school 5 day
Ages 6-14
£7,800 per year
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Monday to Thursday, 9am – 3:30pm & Friday, 9am – 1pm
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Subsequent main school siblings 30% off
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Small class sizes
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Passionate, inspiring teachers dedicated to pupil welfare
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Stimulating and engaging curriculum accredited by Waldorf UK
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Mobile phone-free school that prioritises the social well-being of children
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Teachers dedicated to on-going professional development
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Supportive school parent community
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Fees are payable as one yearly payment, three termly payments, or a monthly payment plan.
Please find our fee policy here
Additional Services 2024/2025
Family Group session: £12 per single child family, £15 for two children
Kindergarten afternoon care: £18 per session or £23 ad hoc*
Breakfast club: £7 per session, or £8.50 ad hoc*
* To be booked and paid termly, via a booking form from info@nant-y-cwm.co.uk. Otherwise sessions charged at ad hoc rate.
Financial aid
We are a registered childcare provider with the Care Inspectorate Wales. This means that you may be able to claim 85% of childcare costs back if eligible, under the Universal Credit Childcare costs scheme. Find more information on this, here.
You may be eligible for Tax Free Childcare. Find out more information here.
You can also receive help with childcare through the Working Tax credits scheme. More information on this is here.
School bank accounts
Payment of fees (including Registration and Deposits)
Account name: Nant-Y-Cwm Steiner School Ltd
Bank: Natwest
Sort code: 52-21-11
Account number: 02336243
Please ensure that all payments carry the child’s name as reference, in order that they can be allocated correctly. Please also confirm by e-mail to finance@nant-y-cwm.co.uk, whenever a payment has been sent in respect of deposits, or when a standing order has been set up.
Notice of withdrawal
Notice of withdrawal has to be given to the school office in writing, dated and signed by the parent/s or guardian/s. We do not accept verbal notification of notice neither can a notice be backdated. Six weeks notice, or payment of six weeks fees in lieu of notice, is required when a child leaves the school. Where there is a possibility of a pupil leaving, parents or guardians should give provisional notice. You can find our full fee policy here.
Volunteer contribution
Nant-y-Cwm receives no state funding instead it relies solely on family contributions both financially and in volunteer roles.
When your child joins Nant-y-Cwm, you join a whole community of people working together to help to provide quality education for the children at Nant-y-Cwm.
There are many ways to support the school, from the supporting of annual festivals to work days. We have several teams made up of the wider school community who work to support the running of the school, such as marketing, communications & fundraising. If you have a skill you feel could benefit the school, then don’t hesitate to get in touch – Info@nant-y-cwm.co.uk