Dear Parents and Carers
On May 15th we have two events within the nursery. In the morning the mobile farm shall be visiting us giving the children the opportunity to see first hand sheep, goats, pigs, chickens and other farm animals. Also we shall be holding a school information evening on the same day (7.30pm – 8.30pm). This evening may be useful to parents whose children shall be starting school in September 2014. We have arranged a speaker from St Nicholas school and hopefully will be able to answer any questions parents may have on the processes of applying for schools for your children. This event has proven very popular in the past. If you would like to attend please advise a staff member.
We would like to welcome Stani to our Pre school. Stani comes from Slovakia and has a teaching degree.
We would also like to welcome two volunteers to the setting. Hannah will be working within the Bumblebees on a voluntary basis on Wednesdays and Thursdays until her 17th birthday in July when she shall come on board as an assistant practitioner. Hannah is currently studying for her NVQ 3.
Maria has started volunteering with us on a Friday. Maria originates from Spain and is currently working as an au pair for one of the children within the setting.
As volunteers, the ladies shall not be counted in staff ratio’s and are not left with the children. The usual police checks and references are sought as everyday practice. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Please can I remind parents that the setting shall close at 18.00 on Friday May 3rd and re – open at 8.00am on Tuesday May 7th.
NB: There has been a change of date for our Summer BBQ in August, from Saturday 24th to Saturday 17th August due to the 24th being the last Bank Holiday before older children go back to school and therefore a lot of parents may be away.
Please can I ask parents to return the parent surveys that went out a few weeks ago. We have had a lot of praise and a few items that have been highlighted which require improvement which shall be included in the analysis of the feedback which shall be included in the blog on Friday May 10th, however only a handful of surveys have been returned which means that the data collected really doesn’t paint a full picture of the service we provide. The surveys sent are also used during our OFSTED inspection and therefore the more we receive back, the bigger the picture OFSTED receive in how we evaluate our practice.
Please can we remind parents to provide their children with named sun cream as we prepare for the hot weather (hopefully!!) Please be aware that sun cream that has previously been used has a life span of one year before the SPF becomes unreliable and therefore the setting will be unable to use any sun cream which is older than this, which has been opened.
Could I ask parents to be aware of the settings policy surrounding the use of mobile phones. Calls must not be taken within the rooms where children are and parents are asked, when taking calls, to do so either, in the hallway or outside the building/in your car. This is following best practice with regards to safeguarding children. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Snails
The babies shall continue to follow their theme of families. Opportunities shall be made available for the babies to spend some time with the Caterpillars, whilst song times shall revolve around families and people who love us.
Jenni – Annual leave Monday & Tuesday Days Off Jenni – Thursday
Caterpillars
The Caterpillars shall be using the garden as the main environment for their planning this week. The children shall use the soft play, outside to climb and explore, large sheets of paper shall be put outside for the children to use their hands to paint with. The large blocks shall be used for building and balancing. Heuristic play shall take place in the garden and a relaxing reading area shall be constructed to allow the children some quiet time in a comfortable area, exploring books.
Days off Jamie – Friday Alisha annual Leave – Friday a.m
Ladybirds
The children shall continue their theme of ‘Animals’ this week by using the toys fish and other aquatic animals in the water tray, outside, whilst the desert animals shall be used in the sand tray. The children shall be encouraged to join in an animal matching game with support from the practitioners. Song times shall revolve around the animal theme whilst an example of the creative activities planned for this week, includes trying to replicate the patterns in different types of fur using paint and other decorating materials.
Days off Julie – Friday Abi – Wednesday
Bumblebees
From this week, Nikki shall be returning to a 5 day week, working Monday – Friday. The children shall continue their theme of ‘How we get to nursery’. Self help skills shall be a focus this week by encouraging the children to put on their own coats and shoes. Discussions shall continue surrounding how the children get to nursery and the possible different types of transport.
Days off Krissi – Monday Tash – Annual leave Monday & Tuesday, Day off, Wednesday
Princes and Princesses’ is the current interest within the pre school as it has been noted that the children have been drawing pictures of towers and castles in the art area.
This week the children shall be using large boxes to make a castle and will also design their own crowns and wands to wears at the tea party organised for Thursday May 2nd. The children are encouraged to come to the party in fancy dress. For the party the children shall also prepare a selection of crudités. Also the preschool would like to encourage the children to bring in a book from home surrounding the theme. (Please make sure that the book is named as the setting cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage to the items)
From the beginning of September Lee shall be working term time only, continuing on his existing hours. This shall not interfere with Forest School as this takes place during term time only.
Days off Jo – Tuesday Jo absent Thursday & Friday
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