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10% Key Worker Discount

Thank you to nurses, paramedics, firefighters, police officers and all staff working across the NHS, Greater Manchester Police, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, and the ambulance service.

Eligible staff working for the NHS, GMP, GMFRS or the ambulance service can receive 10% off nursery fees until their child starts Reception. Thank you for everything you do for our community.

Who can claim?

The 10% discount is for you

Anyone who works for one of the services below can ask about our key worker discount. Your job title or the type of work you do doesn’t matter.

Clinical, office-based, operational and support roles are all included. You’ll just need to provide proof that you work for the service.

National Health Service

NHS staff can claim, whether they work directly with patients or support the service in another role.

Greater Manchester Police

The discount is available to staff working across Greater Manchester Police, including office-based and support roles.

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service

All staff working for GMFRS can ask about the discount, whatever their role.

Ambulance Service

Ambulance service staff can claim whether they work on the frontline or in an operational, office-based or support role.

Not sure if your role qualifies, or what proof to provide? Contact us and we’ll be happy to help.

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Claiming your discount

Three simple steps

Get in touch with us and we’ll guide you through claiming your key worker discount.

Get in touch

Contact your local Shooting Stars nursery and tell us you’d like to claim the key worker discount.

Show proof of employment

We’ll ask you to provide proof that you work for one of the eligible services. If you’re unsure what to provide, just ask us.

We’ll confirm your discount

Once we’ve confirmed your eligibility, we’ll explain how the 10% discount will be applied and how long it will last.

The offer details

Read our Terms and Conditions

Find out how the Key Worker Discount works, what fees it covers and how long it lasts.

View the Terms and Conditions
Parent Resources

Useful Information

Helpful information to keep you connected, informed and supported.

The Famly nursery app

Stay in Contact

Stay connected with your child’s day through the Famly app.

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Information about childcare fees and funded hours

Managing Fees & Funding

You could be eligible for 15 or 30 hours of funded childcare.

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