Nursery News ! 2020
Warm welcome to session 2020/21
All children have had a positive start and are settling into the nursery routines and the longer days. We have 2 groups this session, Red and Green. Key Person for the Red Group is Lorna Cation (Depute) and Green Group Key Person is Cat Graham (Practitioner).
What Your Child Needs at Nursery
Soft shoes that are easy for your child to put on and off, Wellie boots and a spare change of clothes; including underwear and socks and all clothing must be labelled with your child’s name.
Absence
Please notify the nursery as soon as possible of your child’s absence from nursery. You can call or text 07984 554544. If we have not received confirmation of absence a member of staff will be in touch.
Learning and Interests
All about me – we will be getting to know everyone and learning about our families. Can you please bring in a family photo and we will use these as a talking point in getting to know each other and develop positive relationships.
Colours, Shapes, Numbers – We will be exploring these through various opportunities including games, songs, rhymes and stories.
Outdoor Learning – We will be in the garden in all weathers investigating the outdoor space and developing new skills.
Termly planning is displayed in the waiting area to give an overview of learning. Staff also plan responsively to incorporate current interests and meet individual needs.
Keeping up to date
You can keep up to date with nursery life through various methods, Facebook, Website and What’s App. If you don’t wish to be added to the What’s app group please speak to a member of staff.
Information and notices are also displayed in the waiting area. Newsletters are issued regularly with keys dates.
Dates for the diary
15th Sept Woodland Walk in Greenbank Gardens (information to follow)
September Weekend
Friday 25th – Monday 28th
Thank you
Michelle, Lorna, Cat & Rita
OCTOBER2020
Interests
The children are really enjoying being
out and about in the garden exploring the local
community. We are planning more
opportunities for the children to
participate in various outdoor learning
experiences. These will include;
Local walks and park visits.
Seasonal Interests – Autumn
We have been discussing and observing
the changes in our natural environment.
We will continue to further investigate
seasonal changes.
Book of the Month
We will be exploring a variety of books.
This will provide various learning opportunities to explore rhyme, numeracy, science and health and wellbeing in and out of the nursery.
Feedback
We really value your feedback and views on our service. This helps us to identify strengths within the establishment and areas for development. Please fill in the speech bubble attached answering the following question.
How has the transition experience been for you and your child starting nursery?
Getting Involved
We really value parents and families
getting involved in the life of the
nursery as we believe it makes a positive
impact on children’s experiences and
their learning. If you would like to
share a particular skill with the
children, read, bake, get creative or
just spend time in the nursery with your
child please speak to a member of staff
and we will happily make arrangements.
Spread the word
The nursery currently has self funded
places available for the remainder of
this session. If you know of anyone
requiring a place for their child please
let them know to get in touch and we
arrange a visit or provide further
information.
The waiting list is now
open for session 2021/2022
Keeping up to date
A nursery Whats App group is a great way to keep up to date with nursery life and provide reminders for upcoming events. Can you please confirm with a member of staff that you are happy to be added to the group.
Dates for your diary
31/10 Halloween Activities/Party
5/11 Mini Mudder- Fundraiser
13/11 Children in Need / Pyjama Day
29/11 St Andrews Celebration
Please look out for the notices in the waiting area, Facebook and website for up to date information.
Thank you! Michelle, Lorna ,Cat & Rita