Welcome• We are looking forward to starting your child’s

education in our Early Years Unit.

• We provide a happy, caring, stimulating and safe environment where all children are encouraged to reach their full potential. Play is at the heart of our curriculum.

Entrance to Nursery• The entrance to our Nursery is in Harrold Road. Children

MUST be accompanied by an adult to the entrance and supported to hang up their coats and bags.

• Parents may stay briefly to settle and play with their children • We ask no dogs, scooters, bikes, dolls pushchairs etc in the

Nursery path/entrance for the children’s safety• A staff member is always on the door every morning to keep

the children safe• Children may only be collected by a known person over the

age of 16• If someone else collecting please inform adult on door in morning or phone the office.

The first few weeks -starting times and dates

• On your child’s first day they will start half hour later than the children already in the Nursery to enable us to settle them. (except for the children who are the first group to start!)

• Children’s first day is always a Tuesday or Thursday. • Children are allocated either a morning or afternoon

session. Although we do our very best to accommodate your preferences we are not always able to do so.

• Your child will attend for 2 hours initially and

then usually attend for the full three hours from

Monday 29th September 2015

• Initial 2 hour times are: am 8:30-10:30am

pm 1:25-3:25pm

Then 3 hours: am 8:30 -10:30am

pm 12:25 -3:25pm• Parents will be notified of their child’s start date

and time in writing.• This enables us to get to know your children on

an individual basis and to give them the best possible start to school and for them to make friends with other children in a smaller group initially.

Settling in• The majority of children settle well into Nursery. • We find saying goodbye quickly and telling your

child you will be back soon helps to settle the children. Don’t just leave! Our staff will look after your child and call if they have any concerns.

• If your child needs more time to settle the nursery staff will discuss a longer transition period leading up to attending for the whole session.

Home Visits• Children joining our school in Nursery will

have a home visit.

• We recognise parents are children’s first teachers and this is an opportunity for our staff to learn more about your child in the security of their own home.

• Each family will be allocated a day and time for their visit.

Key Worker Groups• There are three key worker groups. Children will

be divided into 3 groups, each group a different colour and with a different key worker/adult.

• Each group sits in a different area of the Nursery for their group sessions. You will collect your child from these groups at the end of the session.

• After settling children will do self-registration. This means they will get their name/photo card and put it on the wall in their colour area.

School Uniform• Uniforms can be purchased from the school

office• Trousers- elasticated are best to ensure your

child can change independently• Gives your child a sense of belonging • Flat, closed toe shoes • All clothing clearly named• We ask parents to provide a

spare change of clothes in a named bag and a

pair of Wellington boots.

Admission Forms

• If you have not already completed your child’s admission forms and provided a copy of:

-birth certificate and-proof of residency (preferably Council

Tax)You will need to complete these today.• Your child will be unable to start Nursery

without the completion of these forms.• Office staff are available to help

completing any forms.

Attendance and punctuality

• Please be prompt so your child is able to settle before our first lesson.

• Research shows child who are punctual and attend school every day do better socially, emotionally and academically. Please help us to ensure your child has the best possible start to their education.

Medical needs• Please ensure you tell us of any medical needs• If your child has any medical needs e.g. allergies (e.g.

milk, nuts, fish) asthma, eczema, sickle cell anaemia please write this clearly on admission forms and inform a staff member.

• Medical consent forms must be completed and prescription medicine e.g. asthma pump given to the school prior to or on your child’s first day

• Medication needs to be named and in date• Medicine must be prescribed by a GP.

Milk

• Children are provided with a fresh fruit snack and a carton of milk each day in Nursery.

• Please let us know if your child is allergic to milk.

Outdoor Play• All weather- coats, sun cream hats, shoes

• We provide a range of experiences for your children through messy play- porridge, hair gel etc

• We have a digging area that does get muddy

• Wellington Boots- named to stay at school.

School Nurse• Can be contacted through the office• Supports with hearing/vision/height/weight

checks• Drop-in clinic every 6 weeks for you to discuss

any concerns.

PSA

• Christine is our Parent Support Advisor.

• She is here to help you and your family.

Curriculum• We have 7 main areas of learning in out National

Curriculum:

- Personal, Social and Emotional Development- Communication and Language- Physical Development- Literacy- Maths- Understanding the World- Expressive Art and Design

We teach all these areas of learning through small, adult led sessions and play.

National expectations for the end of Nursery have risen. For example your children will need to:

-Write their name and begin to read and write simple words and sentences-recognise numbers to 10, count objects to 10-Name and talk about shapes.

Learning Journeys- A celebration of your child’s learning

•We value your learning at home. •Please bring photos of family celebrations, days out, paper samples so we can put them in your child’s folder.•Folders are inside the classroom doors. Please look at your child’s folder before or after school and write a comment..

Parents as teachers

• We welcome parents to talk about their own cultures, experiences and occupations (fire-fighters, nurses, cleaners etc)

• If you are interested please talk to your child’s class teacher.

How can you help your child and us?

• Junk modelling- clean recycled resources

• Spare clothes- change children

• Donation - £2.50 per term - baking, chicks, growing plants

• Parent Partnership Meetings.

Stay and Play

• Come and see your child’s Nursery

and meet their teacher and new classmates.

Date: Wednesday 17th and 18th June 2015

Time: 4:00 - 5:00 pm

Any questions?