Nursery Brochure

www.roehamptonfamilyhub.com / [email protected] / 020 8788 0910 / Ofsted Registration Number: EY410334

Chapel St Family Hub, The Cornerstone Building, Alton Road, Roehampton, SW15 4LGOpening doors of change, relationship and opportunity in Family Life

Day Nursery ServiceInformation Pack

Chapel St Family Hubwww.roehamptonfamilyhub.com

http://www.roehamptonfamilyhub.com


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Welcome to Chapel St

Hi! I’m Lucy Staveley - the Nursery Manager at the Chapel St Family Hub. Welcome and thank you for your interest in our service.

We’re a thriving, Ofsted registered day nursery in Roehampton, Wandsworth.

Rated by Ofsted as ‘Good’ (with ‘Outstanding’ in key areas), we’re proud of our nursery service and remain continually committed to driving our standards even higher.

Open from 8 am - 6 pm, Monday to Friday, our day nursery caters for children from 3 months to five years. We offer part-time, full-time and some flexible sessions.

We have a wonderful nursery team with a wealth and breadth of experience in child development and learning. At our nursery, your child will benefit from great child care and input in their early years.

At Chapel St, we are committed to opening doors of change, relationship and opportunity in family life.

We know that being a parent is one of the most important jobs you can have, so we want to do all that we can to help you support your child’s learning at home.

That’s why alongside our nursery service, we are also working to offer optional extra services to help families thrive.

From input on children’s learning, parenting seminars, training and advice, we want to support you in the vital role you play in your child’s development.

We hope you’ll find this information pack helpful. If you have any questions, please do give me a call or book in for a tour. We can’t wait to meet you!

Want to look round the nursery? We do regular ‘individual’ tours. Come for a coffee, have a chat and meet the team.

To book your tour:

Call Lucy: 020 8788 0910Email: [email protected]

Why not book in for a tour?








Our Nursery Team

We have a wonderful team of nursery practitioners at Chapel St.

With over 20 years experience in child development and Early Years Education, our staff work hard to support every child’s learning and growth.

When your child joins us, we will appoint them a key worker from our staff team. The key worker’s role is to observe your child’s playing and learning interests, and to plan activities and

experiences to support your child’s development.

Every day your key worker will provide you with a record of your child’s session, outlining their play, diet, sleep and toilet patterns.

You can speak to your key worker at any time about your child. We also hold open evenings for you to review their progress. We are committed to partnering with you and your child, in your child’s development.

“Excellent systems are in place to ensure equality and diversity are promoted effectively. Staff make admirable efforts to ensure any achievement gaps are minimised for all children. They do this by providing an excellent educational programme that is underpinned by their knowledge of children's individual learning and developmental needs. They show regard to working with parents and other professionals to ensure children's needs are catered for.”

Our Ofsted Report said...






Our Nursery Environment

Chapel St Family Hub is based in the Cornerstone Building - a wonderful venue for a day nursery. A spacious centre, with a great floor space and lots of natural daylight, the children play in a secure and stimulating environment.

We cater for children from 3 months to 5 years and have created vibrant spaces that are appropriate to each age group.

Our Baby Room

Our designated baby room is welcoming and comfortable, where babies can play safely and sleep peacefully. With colourful, soft rugs, a wide selection of toys, separate changing room and a sleep zone with cots, our popular baby room caters for babies from 3 months.

Red and Green Rooms

We have created two rooms for our toddlers and our pre-schoolers in our main hall. The Red Room is for toddlers from 12 months and our Green Room is for pre-schoolers.

Drawing from the practice and layout of school-based nurseries, both rooms have a ‘zone’ feel, with areas for different types of activities. The home corner, story mat, art zone and construction table all feature. This open-plan environment is conducive to peer-to-peer learning and helps children prepare for school.

Children in both rooms also have times where they can play and learn altogether.






Sleep Zones

For those toddlers and pre-schoolers requiring a day time nap, we have a special sleep area. The sleep zone is nice and quiet, with little pillows, blankets and soft sleeping mats. A member of staff looks after the children while they are sleeping. Babies have their own sleep area within the baby room.

Our Kitchen

Every day, our well equipped kitchen is busy with preparations for all of the children’s meals and snacks. Using fresh, healthy ingredients, all dietary requirements are supported by our on site cook.

Outside Play Areas

Whether it’s playing with ride on toys on our play patio, hearing a story in our wood-chipped ‘Story Tree’ area, or planting vegetables in our grassy garden patch, the children have various options for safe, secure, outdoor fun.

Outdoor excursions

Children also have the opportunity to go on various excursions to the local library, shops and parks. Our pre-schoolers also participate in our active Forest School programme, with nature trips out to Putney Heath.

Our Nursery Environment






Out and about with Forest School

Forest School Programme

Chapel St is proud to be running an active Forest School programme.

Forest School is a recognised child development programme that helps children learn and explore the great outdoors.

A programme encouraged by Local Education Authorities, the ethos of Forest School connects to the five outcomes of the Every Child Matters framework. It’s aim is to help children develop confidence and develop new skills by learning about nature.

Through play and personal contact, children learn about the

natural environment, sustainability, risk-taking, co-operation and using initiative to solve problems.

We have a trained Forest School leader at Chapel St, who involves the children (and parents if they wish!) on regular excursions.

Our intrepid little Forest Schoolers have already been on trips to Putney Heath and the windmill at Wimbledon Common. The children also tend their very own gardening patch in our outdoor play area.

We can’t wait for your child to join in the fun. Don’t forget your wellies!






The Family Hub Community

At Chapel St, we know that being a parent is a massively rewarding, yet busy and demanding role!

We want to do all that we can to support you and that’s why, alongside our nursery service, we aim to offer optional extra services and resources for parents too.

So far, we’ve run workshops on how to help your child learn through play, cooking family friendly meals and our Forest School programme. We have many more planned for the future too.

Our Parent’s Forum

Parent involvement in all that we do is really important to us at the Family Hub.

Our Parents Forum is a group open to Family Hub parents. It’s aim is to help parents meet up, share experiences and feedback ideas to the Family Hub team.

It’s our goal to make our service the best it can possibly be and we want to involve our parents in helping us do that. Our Parent Forum is coordinated by volunteer Parent Reps, along with the Family Hub staff.

Parent Participation

Children learn in all sorts of ways, from all sorts of people. As well as our active nursery programme, we like to create learning opportunities for the children in which their parents can also participate. From Forest School trips, community visits from the Fire Brigade and Police service, Christmas plays or summer picnics in the park, we aim to create memorable moments for children and parents.

Signposting Services

There is a wealth of resources and expertise available for young families in Wandsworth. Chapel St is working to develop links with different services and specialists in the area. From the local library, the University, Local Authority and Community Health service, we hope to be a helpful signpost to the great resources that are around.

Supporting Student Parents

Chapel St is supporting the Roehampton Parent’s Club - a new initiative of Roehampton University’s Student Welfare Office. Balancing the demands of study and family life is challenging and this group is here to connect student parents and provide support and advice.

Partnering with Parents and the Community

Learning Through PlayChapel St Family Services Programme

When:5 - 6 p.m. 26th January

Where:Family Hub

We are hoping to provide day care for your child while the workshop is on. If you want to attend - even though it’s not the day your child usually comes - just speak to Lucy and we’ll endeavour to make it happen!

Join us for coffee ‘n cake and expert advice on the benefits of child play

Happy New Year everyone!We’re kicking off 2011 with our first Family Hub workshop on ‘Learning Through Play’.

Hosted by Liz Rook - an Early Year’s Specialist from Roehampton - the workshop will provide insights and ideas on how you can support your child’s learning through play.

Held as a relaxed and informal chat over coffee and biscuits, this is your chance to meet other parents, share ideas and answer any questions you may have about your child’s play.

Our first workshop at the Family Hub

Learning Through PlayChapel St Family Services Programme 2011

Happy New Year everyone!We’re kicking off 2011 with our first Family Hub workshop on ‘Learning Through Play’.

Hosted by Liz Rook - an Early Year’s Specialist from Roehampton - the workshop will provide insights and ideas on how you can support your child’s learning through play.

Held as a relaxed and informal chat over coffee and biscuits, this is your chance to meet other parents, share ideas and answer any questions you may have about your child’s play.

Our first workshop at the Family Hub

When: 5 - 6 pm on Weds 26th Jan.

Please let Lucy know if you are planning on coming.

See you there!






How can I register for my child’s place?It’s easy to reserve your child’s place at Chapel St. Simply send in a £50 (non refundable) deposit to Chapel St with the slip at the bottom of this page - or download a form from our web site. This deposit tells us you want your child to attend Chapel St. We’ll start planning for your place. Your child’s place is not guaranteed until we have received a full registration form (which we’ll send you) and the first month’s fees in advance.

What are your session times?Full day session: 8 am - 6 pmMorning session: 8 am - 12.30 pm (includes breakfast and lunch).Afternoon session: 12.30 pm - 6 pm(includes a light tea).

What are your session fees?Ages 0-3 Years:Full day: £65Half day: £35Full time week: £300

Discounts and special offersWe give a 15% discount on child care fees for siblings. We also offer a 10% discount for students and NHS staff.

Do you accept Childcare Vouchers?Chapel St accepts payment of fees using vouchers issued by any of the major childcare voucher providers (e.g. Edenred, Fideliti, etc).

Can I take up a Free Nursery Education Place at Chapel St?We are a registered provider of Free Nursery Education Places for children aged 3 and over. Your child is entitled to 15 hours per week during term time (or if you wish to spread your free hours over the whole year this can also be arranged). If you wish your child to have a meal provided during their free hours (lunch in the morning session; tea in the afternoon) there is a cost of £2 per session, which is paid at the start of each term.

How will you help my child settle in to nursery?Before your child’s start date, we’ll arrange some ‘settling in’ sessions for your child. At first, you’ll stay with your child to help them get used to the nursery environment and then we’ll invite you to leave your child for some sessions to get to know their key worker and other children. We’ll work hard to ensure that the transition to nursery life is a smooth one for both your child and for you.

Will you follow my child’s routine?

Our staff know that every child is different and will do all that they can to support your child’s routine and schedule. Whether its following the sleep or feeding pattern you set, supporting a baby’s weening or encouraging toilet training, we’ll do everything to ensure your child is well nourished, well rested and content.

Where are you located?We’re in the Cornerstone Building on Alton Road, off Roehampton Lane. Just off the A3, we are easily accessible from Roehampton, Putney, Wandsworth, Southfields and beyond. We are a short distance from Roehampton University, Queen Mary’s hospital and local residential areas.

Call us to book your

tour! 020 8788 0910

Want to know more?

Want to register for your child’s place? Please fill in this slip and post it to Chapel St with your £50 deposit payable to: ‘Chapel St Community Interest Company.’

You can also download a full registration form from our web site.

Parent’s details:First name:Surname:Email:Mobile:

Child’s details:First name:Surname:Date of birth:

PLEASE SEND THIS SLIP TO:Chapel St Family HubThe CornerstoneAlton RoadRoehamptonSW15 4LG

Sessions needed:Start date:Full-time / Part-timeDays/Sessions needed:* Filling this in helps us plan for your place, but don’t worry if you don’t yet know your session needs. Just give us a call.





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